The proposed resolution, known as the Net Zero Continuity Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2026, aims to address the urgent need to amend the Green Building Act of 2006. It seeks to exempt certain District-owned and funded residential and non-residential projects from the net-zero-energy (NZE) standards and to modify compliance requirements for these projects. The resolution highlights the timeline of previous legislative actions, including the Greener Government Buildings Amendment Act of 2022 and the Green Housing Coordination Emergency Amendment Act of 2025, which have created gaps in the application of NZE standards for residential projects.

The Council emphasizes the necessity of acting promptly to ensure continuity and predictability for developers, particularly those involved in affordable housing projects. Without this resolution, there would be a significant risk of reverting to outdated NZE requirements that do not align with current definitions and standards. The resolution is deemed an emergency measure, allowing it to be adopted after a single reading, and it is intended to provide a unified timeline for the NZE standards across all relevant projects, thereby preventing uncertainty for developers seeking District financing.