DC has issued draft updated Green Building and Energy Codes. These updated codes are intended to support the District’s sustainability plans and commitment to carbon neutrality. Comments on draft code language are due by 5:00 p.m. November 12. Join us to learn what changes are proposed in the new codes and why.

This program has two components:

Part One: The DC Department of Energy & the Environment (DOEE) will review the policy framework shaping the codes, including Sustainable DC, Climate Ready DC and Clean Energy DC, as well as incentives to help finance high-performance buildings. The Department of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) will engage in discussion about current green and energy codes, lessons learned and suggestions for more efficient code reviews and permitting.

Part Two: Members of the Green and Energy Code development committee will highlight changes in the proposed codes, what motivated the changes and answer questions about the code content or process.

Presented by:

Anica Landreneau – HOK, TAG Member
Patrick A. Kunze – GHT Limited, TAG Member
Matt Jacobs, GHT Limited, TAG Member
Kim Pexton – Paladino & Co, TAG Member
Casey Studhalter – DOEE
Dave Epley – DCRA, TAG Member

The Green Construction and Energy-Commercial Technical Advisory Group (TAG) is a subcommittee of the Construction Codes Coordinating Board (CCCB) that assists the CCCB in evaluating changes, additions or deletions to the ICC Codes and the National Electrical Code adopted by the District of Columbia.

This event is co-hosted by USGBC-NCR, ULI, NAIOP DC|MD, DCBIA, & AIA|DC. It will be approved for 1.5 AIA LU/HSW/SD.

Register below to attend this event either in person or via Webex. Webex information will be provided via email prior to the event.

Proposed updates to DC’s Green Building & Energy Codes are now available for public comment. A copy of the proposed updates can be accessed via this page. The Public Comment period will run through Monday, November 12. To submit a comment, email Jill Stern at jill.stern@dc.gov.

WHAT:        PRESENTATION ON PROPOSED DC GREEN BUILDING & ENERGY CODES UPDATE

WHERE:      U.S. Green Building Council

2101 L Street Northwest #500

WHEN:       Monday, November 5, 2018

8:30 AM – 10:00 AM EST

REGISTER

For a copy of the proposed changes, click HERE.

To submit your comments to DCBIA for the record, email Liz DeBarros.