Join us April 28-29th, 2026, at the Silver Spring Civic Center

A transformative event focused on advancing building energy performance. Connect with building owners, property managers, developers, energy contractors, and sustainability professionals while exploring strategies that take your building performance beyond basic benchmarking.

Don’t miss this opportunity to network with industry leaders and gain practical insights for your building’s energy future. The summit starts in…

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Network & Nourish Throughout the Summit

We’ll keep you energized with fresh, locally sourced meals from Green Plate Catering, our sustainability-focused catering partner. Your registration includes breakfast and lunch on both days, along with a Day One networking reception designed for meaningful connections after the day’s programming.

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Learn Actionable Approaches For:

Exceeding performance standards
Implementing cost-effective energy improvements

GBCI CEUs available

Maximizing available financial incentives
Meeting compliance requirements

Let’s Decarbonize! A Hands-on Building Decarbonization Workshop!

Excited to decarbonize? Want to learn more about how to do it? This highly interactive session will provide a hands-on introduction to building decarbonization planning. First, it will introduce decarbonization fundamentals using core concepts from the ASHRAE/USGBC/NYSERDA Guide to Strategic Decarbonization Planning.

Then, in small groups, attendees will work together to develop a mock building decarbonization plan using information from an actual building. Each group will explore and evaluate strategies to reduce building GHG emissions while considering costs, trigger events, and other key contextual factors. Session attendees should come ready to engage with their peers and get to work!

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All roads (and trains, and buses) lead to Silver Spring – here’s your travel guide.

Location

Silver Spring Civic Center at Veterans Plaza
1 Veterans Place, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Street Parking

Metered parking is available on:
Fenton Street
Ellsworth Drive
Georgia Avenue
Rates: $2/hour
Enforced Monday-Saturday, 7 AM-10 PM

Public Parking Available at Rate
(Park Mobile app or Pay at Kiosk)

Garage 61: Town Square Garage
Garage 60: Wayne-Ellsworth Garage
Silver Spring Parking District Map
Rates: $1.25/hour
Enforced Monday-Saturday, 7 AM-10 PM

Surface lot next to the Civic Building is for retail customers only. Towing after 2 hours is enforced.

Directions to Veterans Place station (Montgomery County) with public transit

Ride On Bus: 12, 15, 21, 70
Metrobus: F4

Train: MARC

Metro: METRORAIL RED LINE.
Silver Spring Metro Station
(Red Line)
5-minute walk to Civic Building
Exit station toward Colesville Road
Walk south on Colesville to Veterans Plaza

FAQ

What’s included in my registration?
Full access to both days of programming, breakfast, lunch, and networking reception (Day One), all educational materials, and CEU credits (if applicable).

What is the cancellation policy?
Cancellations received before April 21, 2026, will receive a full refund. No refunds will be issued after April 21.

Can I transfer my registration?
Yes, registration transfers can be made up until April 21, 2025. Please email info@mcenergysummit.org with the new attendee’s information.

What should I wear?
Business or business casual attire is recommended.

Is WiFi available?
Complimentary WiFi will be available throughout the venue.

Will presentations be available after the event?
Yes, registered attendees will receive access to presentation materials after the Summit.

Is the venue ADA-accessible?
Yes, the Silver Spring Civic Building is fully ADA compliant. Please contact us if you need any specific accommodations.

Have More Questions? Reach out to info@mcenergysummit.org

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