Energy benchmarking has become more than a regulatory checkbox. In today’s real estate market, where ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) commitments, financing requirements, and investor expectations continue to evolve, benchmarking reporting and BEPS...
If you’re paying a utility bill in Maryland, there’s a good chance you’re already funding energy efficiency upgrades and just haven’t claimed them yet. And here’s the best part: If you participate and get accepted into the program, not only could you receive free or...
Montgomery County, Maryland, has implemented Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) to improve energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions as part of its broader climate action goals. A key component is establishing a baseline energy performance, which...
Following in the footsteps of Washington, D.C. and many other Jurisdictions, Montgomery County and the State of Maryland are implementing Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) aimed at reducing energy use and carbon emissions in buildings. Here, we will examine...
Maryland Heatwave Highlights Urgent Need for Efficient Cooling in Multifamily Buildings Maryland has been experiencing an intense heatwave throughout the summer season, with temperatures consistently soaring above seasonal averages. This extreme heat has highlighted...
Background The blog post we published back in March entitled “How Ditching Natural Gas Service” generated quite a bit of buzz and we received a good deal of feedback, both supportive and critical. While we stand by the calculations as a way to better understand the...
