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 your building is on Maryland’s Covered Building List and you haven’t submitted your 2024 benchmarking yet, you may have already received a “Notice of Required Action” from the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE). Don’t stress – we’re your...
From the field: As we’re actively benchmarking many new Maryland buildings right now, we’ve received fresh updates from MDE that are too important not to keep to ourselves. If you still need help getting your properties benchmarked (or just want a second set of eyes),...
Big policy shifts are on the horizon — and if your community association is considering solar, managing energy compliance, or using ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager for benchmarking, now is the time to pay attention. Congress and DC Council are reviewing proposals that...
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...
