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Clean Energy DC Act

Clean Energy DC Omnibus Act of 2018 - Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS)

Overview

Applies To

Privately-owned buildings over 10,000 sqft (as of 2026); government buildings already covered

Building Size Threshold

10,000 sqft (starting 2026)

Building Types

Commercial, multifamily residential, institutional, government

Effective Date

2019 (original); BEPS phased implementation

Jurisdiction

District of Columbia

State

District of Columbia

Current Status

First mandatory BEPS in the U.S. Expanding to all buildings over 10,000 sqft in 2026 (delayed one year from original 2025 timeline). Multiple compliance pathways available.

Key Deadlines

May 1, 2026

Benchmarking required for all privately-owned buildings over 10,000 sqft (2025 calendar year data)

2026

BEPS compliance pathway selection deadline for first cycle buildings

2033

Carbon-neutral building operations target for District government buildings

Penalties & Enforcement

Penalty

$100/day; max $10/sqft

Up to $100/day for non-compliance; maximum penalty of $10/sqft of gross floor area

Compliance Requirements

Annual energy benchmarking via ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager

Meet BEPS minimum performance thresholds (median ENERGY STAR score by property type)

Select compliance pathway if below standard: performance, prescriptive, or alternative

20% energy use reduction through performance pathway if applicable

Data Required

12 months of utility bills (electricity, gas, oil, steam)

Building gross floor area

Building use type and ENERGY STAR score

Compliance pathway documentation and improvement plans

How to Submit

Submission Method

DOEE (Department of Energy and Environment) online portal

Submission Format

ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager with DOEE data sharing; compliance pathway forms

Official Resources

Official District of Columbia Resource

https://doee.dc.gov/service/building-energy-performance-standards-beps

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