Is Your Building BEPS Ready? A Step-by-Step Compliance Guide
The Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) in Washington, DC represent a major shift in how building owners manage energy. Properties that don’t meet performance thresholds face mandatory improvement plans—and potential penalties.
What is BEPS?
BEPS sets minimum energy performance targets for buildings over 10,000 SF. The threshold is based on ENERGY STAR scores or Energy Use Intensity (EUI), depending on building type. Cycle 1 targets are particularly ambitious, designed to push owners to adopt higher standards of energy efficiency.
Key Deadlines
- 2023–2026: Compliance Cycle 1 (current)
- 2027–2029: Cycle 2 will begin, with updated thresholds
4 Steps to Get Ahead
- Benchmark Your Building: Use ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager.
- Identify Shortfalls: Assess HVAC systems, lighting, insulation, and controls.
- Create a Strategic Energy Plan: Focus on low-cost, high-impact upgrades.
- Submit Your Compliance Pathway: Choose between performance, prescriptive, or custom—each with a unique set of requirements and deadlines.
Eluvial’s Support
We provide BEPS audits, pathway selection consulting, and partner with certified energy professionals to manage upgrades that align with LEED or CBE requirements. Our team also prepares BEPS action plans and can serve as the compliance liaison with the Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE).
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