The Net Zero Continuity Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2026 aims to amend the Green Building Act of 2006 by exempting certain District-owned and -funded residential and nonresidential projects from net-zero-energy standards. The bill modifies compliance requirements for these projects, allowing for exceptions such as temporary buildings, smaller additions, and specific facilities like police and fire stations. Additionally, it updates the definition of net-zero-energy standards and the types of projects to which these standards apply, ensuring that certain projects are not required to meet energy conservation standards until final regulations are issued by the Mayor.

The bill also includes various amendments to the Clean Energy DC Building Code Amendment Act of 2022, such as redefining terms related to construction and energy standards. Notably, it introduces new definitions for "Level 3 alteration" and "natatorium," while also modifying existing definitions to align with the updated standards. The act is set to take effect following approval by the Mayor and will remain in effect for a maximum of 90 days, as is customary for emergency acts in the District of Columbia.