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What Is DC BEPS (Building Energy Performance Standard)? by Mike Cain

DC BEPS is a minimum threshold of energy performance standard by property type that is no lower than the local median ENERGY STAR score (or the equivalent metric of Source EUI). Set forth in Title III of the Clean Energy DC Omnibus Act of 2018, the Standards were created to drive energy performance in existing buildings to help meet the energy and climate goals of the Sustainable DC plan — to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption by 50% by 2032. Learn more…

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Top 4 Ways to Improve Building Air Health by Mike Cain

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In the modern era of pandemic and COVID concerns, building owners and occupants alike are becoming increasingly more aware of the need to create and maintain healthy buildings. Each building is different, but one similarity remains: most buildings—like most companies—are in the people business. Caring for building health means caring for the well-being of building occupants which—in turn—can reduce risk, improve productivity, increase occupant satisfaction, and even improve profitability.

Has your building been taking its “Vitamins”? What is your Building Health Strategy?