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Navigating building performance standards at state and local levels

BERDO, BUEDO, LBER, oh my! The writing on the wall is clear: building performance standards for clean energy and emissions are taking shape nationwide. Here is a guide to the many acronyms cropping up in conversations about emissions reductions.

Zero-over-time means taking action now. What’s your plan?

Boston’s BERDO regulations can provide a model for building owners everywhere on how to approach the challenge of decarbonization using zero-over-time plans.

BERDO calculations changes could mean you are compliant

With Alternative Compliance Payments (ACPs) beginning this year for Boston building owners, it’s important to know your current and projected emissions when planning to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. New BERDO calculations changes may have changed your roadmap—here’s how to make sure your institution is prepared.

Looking ahead: beyond BERDO

Boston’s BERDO—the Building Energy Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance—was developed to help the city achieve its climate goals of all buildings reaching net zero emissions by 2050. Building owners need to reach significant reductions to meet five-year incremental goals or face fines.

But some building owners are finding BERDO requirements challenging to meet from a financial standpoint. How will building owners plan for updated standards as they become more stringent down the road? What is the best way to deal with deferred maintenance? What financing opportunities are available? What are the additional benefits that can help justify first costs?

Upcoming GreenerU webinars

From time to time, GreenerU hosts webinars and workshops on topics ranging from climate neutrality and energy efficiency measures to climate action planning and facilitation. Watch this space for upcoming GreenerU webinars featuring stories from your peers, lessons learned, and best practices in sustainability and climate change mitigation.

GreenerU helps building owners stay ahead of BERDO 2.0

A new requirement of BERDO 2.0 in 2022: third-party verification of buildings must be completed by a qualified energy professional. GreenerU is here to help you not only with verification, but with preparing your institutions, buildings, and facilities for a climate-neutral Boston.

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