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PR26-0783
Net Zero Continuity Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2026
Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 4:28 AM
In one sentence
This law declares an emergency to fix timing gaps in energy rules for District-owned and funded buildings so that all projects follow the same standards at the same time.
What it does
- Declares an emergency regarding changes needed to net-zero-energy building rules.
- Aligns different temporary laws about green building requirements onto one timeline.
- Prepares for repealing two existing temporary bills that set energy standards.
Who it affects
- The Council of the District of Columbia
- Developers applying for District financing for affordable housing projects
Limits and unknowns
- This resolution declares an emergency but does not list the specific new energy numbers or rules.
- Future details on how standards will change depend on laws passed in the next Council period.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Net-zero-energy (NZE) standard
- A rule requiring buildings to produce as much energy as they use.
- Greener Government Buildings Amendment Act of 2022 (GGBA)
- The law that requires District-owned or financed projects to meet net-zero-energy standards.
Official record
Sources
Official summary
Net Zero Continuity Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2026
Official activity
Bill history
- Approved