2025 Energy Summit Recap & Session Resources

Thank you to everyone who attended the 2025 Montgomery County Energy Summit!

This year’s event focused on preparing the commercial building community for compliance with energy benchmarking, building energy performance standards, and evolving building codes. Attendees explored technical solutions, policy updates, and best practices through expert-led sessions and hands-on learning opportunities.

Whether you joined us in person or are revisiting the content, we’ve made it easy to access the session materials below.

Click on any session title to view and download the corresponding presentation slides.

View a list of sessions below:

Tuesday, April 8

TIMELOCATIONSESSION
8:00 am – 8:45 amLOBBYRegistration & breakfast
8:45 am – 9:30 amGREAT HALLWelcome & Introduction
– Emily Curley
– Sarah Kogel-Smucker
– Rabbiah Sabbakhan
9:30 am – 10:00 amGREAT HALLLaying the Groundwork: Overview of County and State Energy Policy
10:15 am – 10:45 amSPRINGBeyond the Basics: Advanced BEPS Discussion with State and County Officials
10:15 am – 10:45 amELLSWORTHBEPS Fundamentals: Introduction to County and State Requirements
11:00 am – 11:30GREAT HALLGetting a Hand: Overview of Technical Support and Financing on Your Energy Efficiency and Decarbonization Journey 
11:45 am – 12:15 amFENTONHubs and Help, Local One-Stop Shops for Technical Assistance 
11:45 am – 12:15 amSPRINGHitting the Road: Electric Vehicle Infrastructure and Planning Assistance
11:45 am – 12:15 amELLSWORTHRewarding Reduction: Energy Efficient Buildings Property Tax Credits for New and Existing Buildings
12:15 pm – 1:15 pmGREAT HALLLunch & Innovation Alley
1:15 pm – 1:45 pmGREAT HALLCashing In: Overview of Incentives and Tax Credits to Help Pay for Projects
2:00 am – 2:30 pmFENTONEnergy Savings for Businesses through the EmPOWER Maryland 
2:00 am – 2:30 pmSPRINGMultifamily Energy Efficiency Programs  
2:00 am – 2:30 pmELLSWORTHFederal Tax Credits and Direct Pay, Incentives for Renewable Energy Projects
2:45 pm – 3:15 pm GREAT HALLDoing the Work: Case Studies from Local Building Owners Going Beyond Benchmarking
3:30 pm – 4:00 pmFENTONPracticing What You Preach: Worship Facility Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
3:30 pm – 4:00 pmSPRINGBeyond Benchmarking: How a 70-Year-Old Condominium Achieved Energy Excellence
3:30 pm – 4:00 pmELLSWORTHGetting to Work: 7101 Wisconsin Avenue Office Building Energy Improvements
4:00 pm – 5:30 pmLOBBYNetworking Reception

Wednesday, April 9

TIMELOCATIONSESSION
8:00 am – 8:45 amLOBBYRegistration & breakfast
8:45 am – 9:30 amGREAT HALLOpening Plenary and Keynote
– Lindsey Shaw
– Jon Monger
– Marc Elrich, Montgomery County Executive
– Kate Stewart
– Carl Elefante
– Marcene Mitchell
10:15 am – 11:05 amSPRINGElectrifying Fleets: Financing Strategies for Montgomery County Businesses
10:15 am – 11:05 amFENTONIntegrating High-Performance Design in Multifamily Design
10:15 am – 11:05 amELLSWORTHSuccessful Building Decarbonization Pilot
11:45 am – 12:15 amFENTONAdvancing Montgomery County’s Energy Code
11:45 am – 12:15 amSPRING12 Steps to Net Zero Energy
11:45 am – 12:15 amELLSWORTHEnergy Performance in Action – Crafting a BEPS Compliance Strategy
12:15 pm – 1:15 pmGREAT HALLLunch & Innovation Alley
1:15 am – 2:05 pmFENTONSustainability at Scale: Portfolio Planning with LEED and PERFORM
1:15 am – 2:05 pmSPRINGSolutions and Technologies for Affordable Electrification
1:15 am – 2:05 pmELLSWORTHHow to Help Houses of Worship Do Energy Upgrades
2:20 pm – 3:10 pmFENTONProtecting the Path to Net Zero
2:20 pm – 3:10 pmSPRINGNext Steps in Building Decarbonization Policies: Maryland’s Clean Heat Rules
2:20 pm – 3:10 pmELLSWORTHFinancing and Project Support for BEPS Readiness
3:25 pm – 4:10 pmGREAT HALLMunicipalities Leading the Way
4:15 pm – 5:30 pmLOBBYNetworking Reception