Utility rates, compliance regulations, and benchmarking requirements for commercial real estate in Washington, D.C., District of Columbia.
$0.17/kWh
$1.25/therm
Rising
Up 7% YoY; Pepco grid modernization surcharges driving increases
DC Clean Energy DC Act mandates energy performance standards for large buildings with 6-year compliance cycles.
Threshold
10,000 sqft
Deadline
April 1 annually (benchmarking); first BEPS cycle 2021-2026
Penalty
Up to $10 per sqft for non-compliance
Annual energy benchmarking via ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager for privately-owned buildings.
Threshold
10,000 sqft
Deadline
April 1 annually
Penalty
Up to $100 per day
April 1 annually (benchmarking); first BEPS cycle 2021-2026
BEPS (Building Energy Performance Standards) — 10,000 sqft
April 1 annually
DC Benchmarking (Clean Energy DC Omnibus Act) — 10,000 sqft
Pepco
Electric
Washington Gas
Gas
Benchmarking is required
Building Threshold
10,000 sqft
Filing Deadline
April 1 annually
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