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Join us April 8-9th, 2025 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…

Network & Nourish For Both Days of the Summit

We’ll keep you energized with fresh, locally-sourced meals from Green Plate Catering, our sustainability-focused catering partner. Your registration includes daily breakfast to start your morning, a lunch to continue the conversations, and a networking reception to wrap up each day’s insights.

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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

Hands-On Learning Opportunity

Join us for the Energy Audit Treasure Hunt, an engaging, hands-on experience proudly sponsored by Pepco and led by the Clean Energy Center at Penn College. This unique event invites participants to explore real-world energy efficiency opportunities throughout the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center — from optimizing building envelopes to improving chiller and boiler systems.

The Energy Audit will be held on April 8 and 9th, from 12:45 – 2:15pm. Space is limited.

“The Energy Summit consistently provides actionable strategies that drive meaningful progress toward zero emission buildings. Building owners and managers looking to prepare their covered buildings for Building Energy Performance Standards will find the Energy Summit provides timely resources and connections to support successful compliance.”
– Sarah Kogel-Smucker, Montgomery County’s Climate Change Officer

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 each day, all educational materials, and CEU credits (if applicable).

What is the cancellation policy?
Cancellations received before April 1, 2025, will receive a full refund. No refunds will be issued after April 1.

Can I transfer my registration?
Yes, registration transfers can be made up until April 1, 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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