Washington, D.C.

DC Building Energy Benchmarking and BEPS Compliance

We have been helping building owners in Washington, D.C. meet their energy benchmarking requirements since 2014. Whether you are filing for the first time under the new 10,000 sqft threshold or managing your BEPS trajectory, we handle the full process.

What DC Building Owners Need to Know

The 10k Wave (New for 2026)

2026 is the first-ever reporting year for buildings between 10,000 and 25,000 sq ft. If you own a medium to small commercial building or condo in this tier, you are now regulated. The deadline is May 1, 2026.

Aggressive Enforcement

DC enforces a $100/day fine for non-compliance. Over the life of the program, non-compliant buildings have faced tens of thousands of dollars in cumulative fines. We ensure your filing is accurate and submitted on time so you avoid unnecessary penalties.

BEPS Compliance (50,000+ sqft)

For larger buildings, DC has moved beyond reporting into Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS). BEPS sets mandatory energy performance targets that your building must meet over defined compliance cycles. Buildings that fail to meet their targets face a penalty of $10 per square foot, which for a 100,000 sq ft building means a potential $1 million exposure. We don't just file your data. We manage your trajectory against BEPS targets, identify efficiency opportunities, and help you build a plan to meet your performance goals.

Why Building Owners in DC Choose Alert Energy

  • Helping DC building owners with benchmarking since 2014
  • Full-service filing from utility data collection through submission
  • BEPS trajectory management to avoid performance penalties
  • M&V expertise backed by international advisory board experience

Beyond Compliance

We start with data, but we don't stop at filing. Our team provides holistic solutions to complex energy challenges: identifying inefficiencies, recommending energy conservation measures, monitoring your building's performance over time, and helping you build a long-term plan that saves money and reduces risk. Benchmarking is just the starting point.

Need help with DC benchmarking?

The May 1 deadline is approaching. Book a free 30-minute call and we will assess where you stand.

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