The Net Zero Modification and Preservation Emergency Amendment Act of 2026 modifies building energy standards in the District of Columbia.
The Net Zero Modification and Preservation Emergency Amendment Act of 2026 makes several changes to building energy standards in the District of Columbia. It repeals sections of the Housing Production Trust Fund Act of 1988 and the Green Housing Coordination Temporary Amendment Act of 2025. It modifies the definition of "Level 3 alterations" and requires buildings to obtain energy from renewable sources. It also exempts certain buildings from net zero energy compliance, including temporary buildings, additions under 10,000 square feet, and specific emergency response facilities.
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