MARYLAND BEPS + MONTGOMERY COUNTY DEP
Expert Compliance Strategies for Maryland Buildings
Navigate Compliance for State and County Regulations
Starting in 2026, self-reported data is no longer sufficient. Energy data must be verified by a credentialed third-party (PE or CEM) before submission.
Sheehan Engineering is an engineering firm qualified to perform these verifications for both the state and county programs.
Annual Energy Benchmarking
Regardless of your jurisdiction, all covered buildings must submit an annual benchmarking report via EnergyStar Portfolio Manager. This establishes your energy baseline and determines your future BEPS targets.
County Ordinance
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Enforcement: $500/day fines actively issued for non-compliance.
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Verification: Required starting with CY2025 reports.
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Platform: MoCo Benchmarking Portal
Group 1-4 Deadlines
Targets are based on your Historical Baseline. Failure to meet targets requires a Building Performance Improvement Plan (BPIP).
- Group 1: Commercial >250k sf
- Group 2: Commercial 50k-250k sf
- Group 3: Commercial 25k-50k sf
- Group 4: Multifamily >250k sf & Others
Statewide MD BEPS
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Enforcement: Civil penalties apply for failure to report.
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Verification: Required starting in 2026.
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Platform: MD BEPS Portal
The Path to Net Zero
State targets are Fixed EUI Standards that increase in stringency every 5 years until resolving at a final performance standard (Net Zero) in 2040.
Sheehan Engineering | Your Unified Maryland Compliance Partner
Navigating the complex overlap between Maryland’s statewide BEPS and Montgomery County’s local ordinance requires precision. Don't risk compliance gaps with a generalist.
As national experts in energy compliance, Sheehan Engineering turns regulatory burdens into financial opportunities. We don't just help you measure your building’s performance—we help you monetize it through efficiency and increased asset value.
Why Choose Us? We are a licensed Professional Engineering firm fully qualified to Benchmark and Verify data for both jurisdictions.
Partner with a dedicated expert who leverages national experience to maximize your local ROI. One vendor. Total compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Clarifying the overlap between Montgomery County ordinances, Statewide MD BEPS regulations, and our fee structure.
1. Full Compliance Bundle (Recommended):
Includes annual data collection, Portfolio Manager updates, AND the required Professional Engineer (PE) Verification stamp.
Fee: Starting at $795 per building.
2. Third-Party Verification Only:
For clients who manage their own data but require a PE license to sign off on the submission.
Fee: Starting at $500 per building.
3. Standard Benchmarking (Non-Verification Years):
For initial setup or maintenance years where a PE stamp is not required.
Fee: Starting at $450 per building.
If in Montgomery County: You must report to the County. Their threshold is stricter (25,000 sq. ft. and up).
If elsewhere in Maryland: You do not need to report. The State (MDE) threshold currently begins at 35,000 sq. ft., so a 30,000 sq. ft. building outside of Montgomery County is exempt from statewide benchmarking requirements.
Montgomery County Exemptions:
- Buildings with < 50% occupancy (Annual Waiver).
- Financial distress (tax lien, foreclosure, etc.).
- New construction (Certificate of Occupancy received in reporting year).
- Demolition scheduled.
- Majority (>50%) of floor area used for manufacturing, public assembly without walls, or warehousing may qualify.
- Designated Historic Buildings.
- Manufacturing or Agricultural buildings.
- Federal buildings.
Sheehan Engineering is fully licensed to provide this required verification stamp for your property.
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