Property Manager and Building Owner Training

Abstract: Are you ready for Maryland’s new building performance standards under the Climate Solutions Act? Starting in 2025, owners of buildings 35,000 square feet and larger will report energy use to the Maryland Department of the Environment. In 2030, buildings will have to begin meeting interim standards, and in 2040, net-zero emissions will be required.

In this one-day course, learn about the new requirements for Building Owners under the Maryland Climate Solutions Act, as well as resources and tools available to meet them. Our certified and experienced instructors will walk you through the basics of energy management and strategies for limiting greenhouse gas emissions, including establishing building energy baselines and other performance metrics, developing facility benchmarks, low cost/no cost techniques for improving efficiency and performance, code compliance and more.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the new Maryland building performance standards
  • Walk through the schedule and goals for Building Owners under the Maryland Climate Solutions Act
  • Learn about building energy baselines and other metrics to help you manage your portfolio
  •  Explore low cost/no cost strategies and resources available to help Building Owners meet requirements while improving building efficiency

Course Content

  • Empower MD
  • Climate Solutions Now Act
  • Requirements for Owners
  • Schedule and Goals
  • What is benchmarking
  • Finding value for Property Managers and Owners
  • Focus shift from Energy Efficiency to controlling Green House Gas (GHG) Emissions
  • What are the standards
  • Energy Star Portfolio Manager
  • BGE Benchmarking Tools
  • Efficiency Measures
  • Maintenance Best Practices

Fees:

The total cost to attend is $950. If your company is a BGE, Delmarva Power, Pepco (MD) or SMECO Customer, you may be eligible to attend at no additional cost. Contact your utility to confirm.

BG&E
Email: Business@BGESmartEnergy.com
Call: 1-410-290-1202

Delmarva Power
Email: delmarvabusiness@icf.com
Call: 1-866-353-5799 and select #1, then #2

Pepco (MD)
Email: pepcobusiness@icf.com
Call: 1-866-353-5798 and select #1, then #2

SMECO
Email: SMECO.Business@icf.com
Call: 1-866-235-6044

Need Help? Unsure how to navigate reimbursement?
Email: info@energymgmt.org

Previous Attendee Feedback

“This training was important to prepare for the upcoming Climate Solutions Now Act requirements. You’re leading the way!”

Who Should Attend?

About Your Instructors

With 47 years of professional experience, Al has worked on a broad range of building types, including educational, healthcare, and commercial facilities. He is well versed in the design and analysis of HVAC systems and providing engineering services, including planning, analysis and construction observation from project inception through construction administration. His engineering expertise focuses on systems commissioning, energy analysis and energy auditing.

Charles is an experienced Project Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the facilities services industry. His areas of expertise are in Commissioning, Project Estimation, Electrical Wiring, Inspection, and Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP). Charles is a strong program and project management professional with an Electrical Engineering Degree focused in Power Systems and a Minor in Business Administration from Drexel University.