Registration is now open for the 10th Annual Montgomery County Energy Summit, which will take place in-person on March 28-29, at the Silver Spring Civic Building. Hosted by the County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), the Energy Summit brings the private sector, nonprofit groups and local governments together to collaborate on expanding high-performing, sustainable buildings.
The 2023 Energy Summit will focus on preparing the commercial building community for compliance with energy benchmarking, building energy performance standards and emerging building codes. It will explore requirements and opportunities in these areas and provide hands-on learning opportunities, as well as case studies from commercial and multifamily buildings.
“The Energy Summit is an opportunity for Montgomery County and the building community to come together to discuss climate and energy strategies that will get us to our goals,” said County Executive Marc Elrich. “If you are a professional or business committed to combating climate change and understanding the future of energy, please register to attend. I am proud of our collaboration with the commercial and multifamily building sector to develop a path forward to increase the minimum levels of building energy efficiency, to boost economic opportunities, and create jobs in Montgomery County.”
The summit’s target audience includes building owners; property managers; developers; energy contractors; residents interested in green building; and sustainability professionals working in Montgomery County and the Washington Metropolitan area.
“We are excited to be hosting our 10th Annual Energy Summit in Montgomery County and continuing to offer cutting-edge education focused on the latest trends in green building, energy efficiency, renewable energy and related commercial and multifamily topics,” said Adriana Hochberg, Montgomery County’s climate change officer and acting director for DEP. “The Energy Summit is an opportunity for Montgomery County and the building community to come together to discuss climate and energy strategies that will help us meet our ambitious goals.”
Registration for the two-day summit is $15 per day and includes keynote speakers, educational sessions, hands-on demonstrations, panel discussions and the opportunity for building owners to receive direct onsite technical support for new requirements.
The first day of the summit on Tuesday, March 28, is designed for building owners, managers and facilities staff. In the morning, attendees will cycle through five stations to learn about energy benchmarking and performance requirements for commercial buildings and available resources. In the afternoon, attendees will have the opportunity to receive hands-on support from subject matter experts. Energy audit demonstrations will take place throughout the day to get attendees thinking about opportunities in their buildings.
The second day of the summit on March 29 will be a more in-depth discussion about County energy regulations and strategies to meet them. The day is geared toward building and energy professionals and consultants. Following the morning plenary, learning sessions will focus on strategies and case studies from commercial and multifamily buildings, with an eye toward improving energy efficiency in buildings.
The Wednesday sessions will culminate with an exciting closing plenary panel featuring local, state, and federal incentives, followed by a networking event and reception from 4:30-6 p.m. at the Silver Spring Civic Building.
Both days will feature an Innovation Alley with exhibitors displaying innovative products and services available to the commercial and multifamily building sector. The exhibitors will have products and strategies to aid in building energy efficiency, renewable energy, electrification, building decarbonization, healthy buildings and zero-emission vehicles.
To register and view the full schedule, visit the event’s website at Montgomery County Energy Summit (mcenergysummit.org). Questions can be emailed to energy@montgomerycountymd.gov.
