Energy Benchmarking
Energy Benchmarking is the reporting of energy and water data to the city, county, or state government. The purpose is to give them a tool for diagnosing inefficient buildings. This will allow them to better tailor local policies to improve building performance like Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS). This is a critical step in creating a clean energy economy.
Honeydew Energy Advisors currently provides Energy Benchmarking services in Washington DC, Montgomery County in Maryland, and Miami, FL
DC Energy Benchmarking
As mandated under the Clean Energy DC Omnibus Act, DC buildings above 25,000 sq ft have been required to submit their benchmarking reports to the Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) by May 1st every year. By 2025, all buildings over 10,000 sq ft will be required to benchmark. The penalty for non-compliance in the District is $100 per day, from the deadline up until the report is submitted to DOEE.
Miami Energy Benchmarking
Our Miami Energy Benchmarking service is designed to streamline compliance with the city’s Building Efficiency 305 (BE305) requirements, ensuring your property not only meets but exceeds local standards for energy and water usage reporting.
Montgomery County Energy Benchmarking
Under Montgomery County’s (MoCo) Benchmarking and Performance Standards Law, Montgomery County Code Sections 18A-38A to 18A-43B, residential and non-residential buildings that are 25,000 gross square feet and greater must benchmark and report building profile and energy data to the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) each year using Energy Star Portfolio Manager (ESPM).
MD Energy Benchmarking
As required by the Climate Solutions Now Act of 2022, commercial and multifamily buildings in Maryland that are 35,000 square feet or larger must submit benchmarking reports to the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE). The first benchmarking report, covering data from January 1 to December 31, 2024, is due by June 1, 2025. Reports must be submitted annually thereafter, with the goal of tracking energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions to support Maryland’s long-term environmental targets.
Work with Us!
If you are a property manager, building owner, or association member who could use a hand with benchmarking requirements, Honeydew Energy Advisors is here to help by offering assistance with clear, competitive fees.
Testimonials
What Our Energy Benchmarking Clients Are Saying
“The Honeydew team deals with something on a daily basis that everyone wishes they had time to learn and understand: navigating the complex world of energy regulation and helping make properties more energy efficient. Benchmarking lies at the foundation of this process and they have streamlined these once daunting tasks greatly for the 50+ properties we manage that are subject to these requirements.”
“When it comes to energy and utility issues for our property management company, Honeydew are our go to guys. They currently provide benchmarking services for more than a hundred of the communities we manage. Despite some challenging cases, we have had no issues filing the reports in on time with 100% accuracy.”
“It is a pleasure working with the Honeydew Energy Advisors Team. They are excellent at all things benchmarking and very quick to respond to any concerns.”
“It is a pleasure working with the Honeydew Energy Advisors Team. They are excellent at all things benchmarking and very quick to respond to any concerns.”
“Easy to work with and always professional. They make the benchmarking process a walk in the park. Highly recommend them!”