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The Net Zero Continuity Emergency Amendment Act of 2026 amends Washington, D.C.'s Green Building Act to temporarily exempt certain projects from strict net-zero energy requirements. This legislation specifically allows temporary buildings, small additions under 10,000 square feet, and critical facilities like police and fire stations to bypass energy standards until new regulations are finalized. It also clarifies definitions for specific structures, such as natatoriums and aquatic centers, and provides a grace period for projects with permits submitted before October 1, 2024. These changes aim to provide flexibility for ongoing construction while the city finalizes updated energy conservation rules.
This bill modifies the Green Building Act of 2006 to exempt specific projects from net zero energy compliance requirements. It exempts temporary buildings (like trailers), small additions under 10,000 sq ft, police/fire facilities, natatoriums (indoor pool complexes), and projects with permits submitted before October 1, 2024. The bill also updates definitions in the Clean Energy DC Building Code Act to clarify these exemptions and delays full compliance until new Mayor-issued regulations take effect. These changes directly affect developers and builders of qualifying residential and nonresidential projects in Washington, D.C. The amendments are framed as an emergency measure to address implementation challenges.
This resolution declares an emergency to modify District of Columbia building energy requirements. It would exempt certain residential and nonresidential projects from strict net zero energy compliance, adjust the definition of net-zero standards under the Clean Energy DC Building Code, and repeal a requirement for subsidized housing projects to meet additional net zero energy standards. These changes aim to provide budget certainty for the District's Executive in fiscal year 2027 and give affordable housing developers time to adjust to modified standards, addressing concerns about funding shortfalls for projects like the Congress Heights pool and Fort Davis Recreation Center. The resolution takes immediate effect without requiring a full legislative review process.
