Mid-Atlantic Compliance & Programs
OUR EXPERTISE
Local Requirements Need Local Consultants
Evolving energy codes and emissions-reduction mandates can add a layer of complexity to your projects. We guide you through the requirements specific to Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia to achieve compliance, incentives, and long-term sustainability goals.
High-Performance New Construction
Energy Codes, Net Zero, and More.
Carbon and Energy Reduction
for Existing Buildings
BEPS, Benchmarking Verification, Portfolio Evaluation, and More.
Why Work With Us?
Mid-Atlantic Trusted
We work closely with DC DOEE, Montgomery County DEP, the Building Innovation Hub and local partners evaluating Building Performance Standards. This ongoing involvement offers our clients an unparalleled knowledge of regional requirements.
Established History
As industry veterans with 50+ years of experience, we have provided energy advisory services, sustainability consulting, and green building certification to over 150 million square feet of buildings throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.
Incentive Expertise
We can help you navigate local incentive and rebate programs to maximize your return, including those through DCSEU, PEPCO, EmPower MD, DC and Montgomery County Green Banks, and Dominion Energy.
Services
DC-Based Consulting Services
Sustainability Planning & Analysis
Translate your needs and goals into a holistic plan based on our long track record of success.
Green Building Certifications
Achieve certifications via industry-leading sustainability and wellness programs.
Energy Retrofits & Optimization
Maximize your building’s operational performance to its fullest potential.
Projects
What We’re Working On in the DMV
Knowledge Hub
Related Resources
High-Performance New Construction
Energy and Green Codes
We can help you put energy codes and net zero targets within reach.
For new construction and major renovations, each municipality in the DC-metro region is slightly different. Proposed new codes and policies could affect your design and permit application, as well as long-term operations. We can help you navigate requirements that apply today and understand what new policies could impact future projects.
SWA is deeply involved with the local design and construction community supporting code development, policy updates, and training for all of the region’s construction codes including:
2017 DC Energy Code, MD IECC 2018, and 2021 Virginia Energy Code
DC Green Building Act (GBA) and Greener Government Buildings Act (GGBA)
International Green Construction Code (IgCC)
Arlington Green Building Density Incentive Program
Alexandria Green Building Policy
Local Services for Local Compliance
- Sustainability planning and analysis to meet code, above code, or incentive requirements.
- Green building certification services for LEED, Passive House, Enterprise Green Communities (EGC), ENERGY STAR, Zero Energy Ready Homes, and National Green Building Standard (NGBS), and other alternative compliance pathway support for green building programs.
- Commissioning and enclosure consulting.
- Third-party performance testing and verification.
Decarbonization for Existing Buildings
DC-Metro’s Leading Energy and Carbon Compliance Partner
We make progress more practical.
Analyze
Ballpark Estimates Could Leave You with Peanuts
Faulty benchmarking data or low-quality energy audits are leaving building owners with incomplete or inaccurate data to measure building performance. An unknown margin of error could leave you with fines for non-compliance with BEPS.
Plan
Avoid the Procrastination Tax
If you wait until the last minute, you will end up paying more for a less-than-optimal solution. Invest in improvements that will maximize your ROI. Create a capital plan that leverages a mix of lower-cost, practical improvements with longer-term, future-proof building system upgrades – and offset these costs by exploring available financial incentive programs.
Improve
See the Forest and the Trees
Compliance with BEPS is not about checking a box, nor is it simple. You will need to partner with a knowledgeable, hands-on building consultant who understands the complexities of integrated building systems, and can provide options to meet your carbon emissions targets on-time and on-budget.
Related Services
- Third-Party Verification
- Energy Audits
- Retro-Commissioning
- Decarbonization Studies
- Retrofit Implementation Design and Oversight
- Operations and Maintenance Training
