DC BEPS is a minimum threshold of energy performance standard by property type that is no lower than the local median ENERGY STAR score (or the equivalent metric of Source EUI). Set forth in Title III of the Clean Energy DC Omnibus Act of 2018, the Standards were created to drive energy performance in existing buildings to help meet the energy and climate goals of the Sustainable DC plan — to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption by 50% by 2032. Learn more…
Read MoreIs Your Building Ready for Summer? Top 6 Tips to Be Prepared. /
With a wintery February and March this 2021, it’s almost hard to believe that Spring and Summer are right around the corner! The Farmer’s Almanac predicts that this Summer in the DC Region “will be hotter than normal, with the hottest periods in early and mid-June, early to mid-July, and early to mid-August”. Here are our Top Tips to make sure your buildings are ready.
Read MoreCOVID-19 Puts Healthy Building Strategy in the Spotlight /
As buildings prepare for reopening and a flood of information enters the market surrounding Healthy Building strategies and technologies, it can often be difficult to separate the needs from the noise and determine where to start in any given building. With the new-found spotlight on Healthy Buildings…
Read MoreEra and Local Bagelry Team to Deliver 1,000 Bagels for Nurses Day /
When a local bakery was temporarily closed with an inoperable oven and HVAC system in the midst of the COVID crisis, the bakery operator reached out for help. Over the weeks that followed, the bakery was returned to service and the two companies teamed to feed 1,000 local Healthcare Heroes on National Nurse’s Day.
Read MoreCOVID-19 (Coronavirus) Update /
A COVID-19 Update message to our fantastic community, our invaluable clients, our strong partners, & our dear friends.
Read MoreTop 4 Ways to Improve Building Air Health /
In the modern era of pandemic and COVID concerns, building owners and occupants alike are becoming increasingly more aware of the need to create and maintain healthy buildings. Each building is different, but one similarity remains: most buildings—like most companies—are in the people business. Caring for building health means caring for the well-being of building occupants which—in turn—can reduce risk, improve productivity, increase occupant satisfaction, and even improve profitability.
Has your building been taking its “Vitamins”? What is your Building Health Strategy?
Era in the News: Washington Business Journal Highlights MD Gas Efficiency Incentives /
With the return of Natural Gas Energy Efficiency incentives to the Washington Metropolitan Region, many commercial building contractors, owners, and managers are discovering new ways to improve building stock and improve building profitability. Era Managing Director Mike C. Cain’s comments were featured in last weeks’ Washington Business Journal.
Read MoreCongratulations Washington Nationals! Coffee on us, DC. /
Congratulations Washington Nationals on your World Series Victory! Need a quick pick-me-up after staying up for Game 7, DC? How about a coffee on us to celebrate.
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