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DC Building Energy Performance Standards & Benchmarking

Establishes Building Energy Performance Standards program, which establishes energy reporting and data verification requirements on a 5-year compliance cycle. Outlines goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 60% by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2045. Includes reference to stormwater requirements.

Link:

  • Washington, DC City Code, Title 8 Ch. 17M-I Subchapter II

Policy Details:

Locale: Washington, District of Columbia [Southeast]
Climate zone: Zone 4A: Mixed Humid
Jurisdiction: Municipality [>150K]
Smart Surface(s): Green Stormwater Infrastructure
Policy Type(s): City Code

Citation:

Washington, DC City Code, Title 8 Ch. 17M-I Subchapter II

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