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After heated debate, Council adopts net‑zero clarification with amendments to protect housing developers and public projects
Summary
Following hours of debate and competing amendments, the Council passed emergency and temporary changes to net-zero building standards that ease on-site renewable requirements for certain affordable housing projects while preserving other green-building standards for public facilities.
The Council adopted emergency and temporary legislation on Feb. 3 that modifies portions of the District’s net-zero building requirements to address implementation challenges and delivery delays in capital projects and affordable housing.
Council member Lewis George introduced the measure (PR26-519/Bill 26-577), saying it clarifies applicability and removes an on-site renewable requirement for affordable housing projects so those projects are…
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