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DC Building Energy Performance Standard (BEPS) Compliance
Global Facility Solutions (GFS) provided engineering consulting services for 600 13th Street in Washington, DC, guiding the building owner through their first compliance cycle with The District’s Building Energy Performance Standard (BEPS) Program. This program is part of DC’s initiative to achieve citywide energy and greenhouse gas reduction targets of 50% by 2032.
Project Objectives
- Assist building owner with DC BEPS pathway selection
- Provide engineering expertise focusing on building operations and energy conservation
- Identify Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs) to reduce energy consumption at the property
- Ensure compliance with DC BEPS Program requirements
Scope of Work
- ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager review to ensure accurate reporting
- Complete an ASHRAE Level 2 Energy Audit to identify ECMs at the property
- Review ECMs with building owner and property team and create an implementation plan
- Assist property owner with navigating DC BEPS Compliance Cycle
Solutions
Comprehensive engineering consulting services, including:
- ASHRAE Level 2 Energy Audit to determine cost-effective pathway for DC BEPS program compliance
- Development of tailored Energy Conservation Measures based on building features, tenant profiles, and systems setup
- Creation of implementation plan for identified ECMs
- Ongoing support for energy conservation project planning, funding, and execution
- Continued monitoring of energy savings project results in ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager
- Assistance with submitting energy benchmarking results to DC Government per program guidelines
The engineering consulting services provided by GFS are enabling the property at 600 13th Street to navigate the DC BEPS compliance process effectively, identifying significant energy-saving opportunities and setting the stage for improved energy performance and reduced environmental impact.
Results By the Numbers
- Opportunities to reduce property baseline Energy Use Intensity (EUI) by 21.1%
- ECM Implementation plan projected to save 1,149,500 kWh per year
- Over 10 Energy Conservation Measures identified, including Chiller Plant Optimization and Lighting Retrofits
