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Building Performance Standards Framework: A Framework for Equitable Policies to Address Existing Buildings

SWA worked with the Natural Resource Defense Council (NRDC) to create this policy framework that will help cities reach climate goals while integrating equity and economic inclusion. [Download]

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Building Innovation Hub: Decarbonization Resources for Washington DC

SWA has supported the Building Innovation Hub since its inception in 2019, and we continue to develop resources and share expertise to help break down local BEPS and net zero mandates and further building electrification.
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Oversizing VRF Systems Will Cost You in Equipment and Energy

In a DOE-sponsored study, SWA uncovered why one VRF system used six times less electricity per square foot than another across two similar high-rise apartment buildings in New York City.
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NYC Affordable Housing Retrofit Electrification Pilot

Through our work with these New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HUD) programs, SWA has provided technical assistance for the electrification of over 40 affordable housing buildings.
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