For the vast majority of cases, a building’s historic status does not interfere with its ability to meet the energy performance requirements of BEPS, as there is no correlation between building age and performance, as can be seen in an analysis of the District’s benchmarking data.
However, DOEE may approve a baseline adjustment or a delay for buildings with historic status. See the Building Energy Performance Standards Compliance Guidebook for more details.
Additionally, check out the District’s Office of Planning’s Sustainability Guidelines for Older and Historic Buildings for more information.