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BEPS Compliance Cycle Coming to an End Ahead of 2027 Washington, D.C.’s Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) program is entering an important moment for apartment, condominium, and other large-building owners. The first BEPS compliance cycle ends December 31, 2026, meaning owners of covered properties need to be thinking beyond routine benchmarking and toward the actual energy performance of their buildings. For many property owners, this is not simply a regulatory issue. HVAC...

10 Energy Efficiency Trends in Multifamily Buildings Heading Into 2027 Energy efficiency is becoming an increasingly important consideration for owners and landlords of multifamily buildings. Apartments, condominiums, and townhomes all rely on HVAC, refrigeration, boilers, ventilation, pumps, controls, and other mechanical systems to keep residents comfortable and properties operating properly. As we head into 2027, building owners are facing a combination of rising operating costs, evolving...

Why Proper HVAC/R Maintenance Is Essential for Schools Schools are more than classrooms. They are complex buildings that must provide safe, comfortable and functional environments for students, teachers, administrators, staff and visitors every day. One of the most important systems supporting that environment is the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R) infrastructure. When HVAC/R systems work properly, they can be easy to overlook. Classrooms remain comfortable,...