DC BEPS Penalty Reinvestment: Turn Fines Into Upgrades

DC’s BEPS Guidebook v1.2 lets building owners redirect compliance penalties into energy upgrades. See how the Building Improvement Agreement math works.
5 things your 5-year CRE turnaround plan needs

So you just got assigned a new asset and the 5-year turnaround clock has started ticking. You can’t always deploy the same playbook across all assets. Sometimes it helps to ask questions with fresh eyes.
What we learned at Decarbonize DC

The AIA and Institute for Market Transformation hosted a one-day in-person summit at HOK’s DC HQ to discuss decarbonization struggles and successes. InSite was there to take it all in.
Optimizing Building Operations: More Than Just a BEPS Requirement

Regulatory requirements like BEPS give building owners an incentive to prioritize programs that optimize building operation as a whole. A comprehensive approach to compliance will enhance performance, reduce costs,
Maximizing Energy Efficiency: Fall ECM Strategies for HVAC Systems

As summer fades into fall, it’s crucial for building operators to optimize HVAC systems that may have been running in override mode. This article explores key strategies for enhancing energy efficiency, including adjusting overrides, leveraging economizer modes for free cooling, and
5 Things You Need to Know About Maryland BEPS

Buildings 35,000 square feet and larger, excluding parking garage areas, must comply with Maryland’s new standards. This applies to many warehouses, office buildings, multi-family housing buildings, and stores.
GREENBIZ: Compliance article published

In the realm of jurisdictional mandates for sustainable and energy-efficient operations, Building Performance Standards (BPS) and Benchmarking play pivotal roles in ensuring that buildings adhere to specified levels of performance.
BISNOW: BPS & Benchmarking Article Published

Bisnow spoke to building intelligence and technology company InSite’s director of sustainability, Kylie Ford, and Energy Analyst Kerren Segal to understand how regulations are evolving and what property owners must consider to stay ahead of the game.
Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) have arrived in Washington, DC. Is your building ready?

Washington D.C. has created rigorous goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption by 50% by 2032 in addition to reaching carbon neutrality by 2050.