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Maryland Building Energy Performance Standards
Maryland’s statewide Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) law requires owners of large commercial, multifamily, and state-owned buildings to annually track their energy use and report results to the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) for public disclosure. The Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) were enacted in 2022 under the Climate Solutions Now Act.
Annual Energy Benchmarking
Currently, all buildings greater than 35,000 square feet (excluding parking garages) are required to submit their annual benchmarking reports via ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager by June 1.
Beginning in 2026, properties will need to begin having their energy data verified by a credentialed third-party.
Building Energy Performance - Interim Standards
Beginning in 2030, properties will be required to meet interim performance standards, which successively grow more and more stringent every 5-years before resolving at a final performance standard in 2040. Performance standards are set by property type and are based on greenhouse gas emissions equivalents.
Montgomery County
Montgomery County’s Energy Benchmarking Law requires owners of buildings 25,000 square feet and larger to track and report annual energy use. Reports must be submitted each year to the County’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) by June 1.
Properties who are compliant with Montgomery County’s ordinance are, by extension, in compliance with MD BEPS and do not need to submit to the state.
Montgomery County’s Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS), effective since 2022, sets long-term energy use intensity targets to help achieve net-zero emissions by 2035. Recent legislation passed in 2024exempts Montgomery County buildings from the State’s benchmarking requirements, making the County’s rules the primary standard for covered buildings within its jurisdiction.
Sheehan Engineering has been assisting clients throughout the state and Montgomery County, and has an expert level of understanding of the BEPS ordinance requirements. Additionally, we are a Benchmarking Ambassador and offer tailored and full-suite services described below.
Annual Reporting & Ongoing Benchmarking Support
Gather energy data from the local utilities; upload to EnergyStar Portfolio Manager; review property details; and report to the State on your behalf. We can manage your annual reporting to ensure you never miss a deadline again.
Verification
Provide third-party data verification services to fulfill the verification requirements.
Specialty Compliance Services
In special cases, your property may be exempt from the ordinance reporting requirements, or you may have a unique circumstance. Contact us to discuss your case and hear how we can help you.
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