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What is the BEPS Program?
Is my building subject to BEPS?
What is the timeline of the BEPS Program?
What are the Standards for BEPS Cycle 1?
Does my Building Meet the BEPS?
What do I need to do if my building did not meet the BEPS for BEPS Period 1?
Are historic buildings subject to BEPS?
What do I need to do if my building met the BEPS for BEPS Period 1?
What pathways are available for compliance?
How does the BEPS Program apply to new buildings?
What about buildings that change ownership during the Compliance Cycle?
What if my building is vacant or being demolished?
Will Electrification Lower My ENERGY STAR Score?
How does on-site solar and renewable energy credits factor into BEPS?
What is the difference between Exemptions, Delays, and Variances?
What types of enforcement actions might DOEE take on buildings that fail to comply with the BEPS Program?
How has DOEE accounted for COVID-19's impact?
How do I access the Owner Portal?
BEPS Compliance and Enforcement Guidebook
Which pathway should I choose to guarantee success in the Compliance Cycle?
What custom ACPs and other baseline adjustment circumstances has DOEE approved?
Can I switch to the Prescriptive Pathway during the Compliance Cycle?
How was the BEPS Program created?
How were the Standards for BEPS Period 1 created?
BEPS Task Force
BEPS Cost-Benefit Study
BEPS Greenhouse Gas Study
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