The bill amends building regulations to require new construction and alterations to comply with net-zero-energy standards and prohibits on-site fuel.
The Net Zero Continuity Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2026 amends the Clean Energy DC Building Code Act. It mandates that new construction and Level 3 alterations of covered buildings must comply with net-zero-energy standards. It also prohibits the use of on-site fuel combustion for thermal energy in new construction and additions greater than 10,000 square feet. The Mayor is required to issue final regulations by December 31, 2027, and December 31, 2026, respectively. The bill repeals previous temporary amendments and remains in effect for no longer than 90 days.
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