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The Cotocon Group offers end-to-end solutions to help you comply with Maryland’s Building Energy Performance Standards. Whether you manage one property or a portfolio, our process ensures accuracy, transparency, and cost-effectiveness at every stage.
We help you gather utility data, set up ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager profiles, and submit annual benchmarking reports to the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE). Our team ensures your data is verified, compliant, and ready for future reporting cycles.
Using your building’s data, we calculate baseline emissions and evaluate reduction strategies to meet 2030, 2035, and 2040 performance targets. We identify cost-effective measures including equipment upgrades, retro-commissioning, and electrification options
We manage your interaction with the MDE BEPS portal, handle data correction requests, and coordinate with qualified third-party verifiers. Our experts ensure your submissions meet Maryland’s standards for completeness and accuracy.
For buildings unable to fully meet the emissions targets, we help calculate and plan for the Alternative Compliance Payment (ACP), aligned with EPA’s social cost of carbon — starting at $230/ton CO₂e in 2030.
Through **The Carbon Shield™**, Cotocon’s proprietary compliance software, you gain access to real-time emissions tracking, violation alerts, and data insights to keep your building portfolio ahead of every future BEPS milestone.
The Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) are statewide regulations requiring large buildings to reduce energy use and emissions over time. BEPS aims to achieve Maryland’s climate goals of 60% GHG reduction by 2031 and net-zero by 2045.
All commercial and multifamily buildings 35,000 sq ft or larger must benchmark energy performance and meet phased reduction standards. Exemptions include historic properties, schools, manufacturing, agriculture, and federal buildings.
First benchmarking report: September 30, 2025
Annual reporting thereafter: June 1 each year
First emissions target period: 2030–2034
Final net-zero target: 2040+
Non-compliance may result in financial penalties through the Alternative Compliance Payment system, based on excess emissions over the standard. Benchmarking failures may also trigger enforcement actions and late fees.
Cotocon provides full-service BEPS compliance — from benchmarking and audits to emissions reduction strategy and automation via The Carbon Shield™ platform.
Stay informed with official Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) resources and compliance tools.
