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Regulations

This section contains links to relevant regulatory programs, arranged by region and program.


Developed Member Resources

Did you miss some content? That’s okay. AOBA has archived any documentation provided through the Sustainability Committee. Access it below. All technical topics are recorded via Zoom and password protected. Each recording has a passcode associated with it. In addition, while Zoom recordings do not have automatic timestamps, AOBA has identified general timestamps below.
  • May 8, 2025: Maryland Benchmarking for Prince George's County Members
    • Watch the recording here. Passcode: =U4HyFWg
      • Introduction: 0:00 – 6:00
        • MDE Benchmarking Introduction: 6:00 – 17:00
        • MDE BEPS Portal Demonstration: 17:00 – 25:00
        • MDE Benchmarking Continuation: 25:00 – 30:00
        • AOBA Demonstration: Prince George’s Benchmarking Resource: 30:00 – 46:00
        • AOBA Demonstration: Sustainability Website: 46:00 - end
      • Download the Prince George's County Benchmarking Resource here
    • May 1, 2025: Updates on Montgomery County Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS)
      • Watch the recording here. Passcode: R2!1&qb?
        • Intro: 0:00 – 0:05
        • (AOBA) Montgomery County BEPS background, HB49 framing: 0:05 – 0:10
        • (DEP) Montgomery County BEPS Background, HB49: 0:10 – 0:18
          • mcbeps.org demonstration:  0:18 – 0:21
          • BEPS groupings, compliance milestones: 0:21 – 0:28
          • Performance Path: 0:28 – 0:33
          • Building Performance Improvement Plans: 0:33 – 0:39
          • Timeline: 0:39 – 0:51
        • Q&A: 0:51 – end
      • Download presentations here.
      • Download the Prince George's County Benchmarking Resource here. This resource is tailored toward people and companies newer to benchmarking but has expert-level tips as well.
    • April 29, 2025: Deep Dives on Maryland BEPS
      • Watch the recording here. Passcode: 6QnE5$JD
        • Intro and MD BEPS Background: 0:00 – 0:05
        • MD BEPS current regulations:  0:05 – 0:19
        • MD BEPS, HB 49 summary: 0:19 – 0:25
        • MD BEPS, 2025 actions: 0:25 – 0:30
        • Montgomery County BEPS: 0:30 – 0:42
        • Outreach and Q&A: 0:42- End
      • Download presentations here. 
      • Download Q&A here.
      • Download the Prince George's County Benchmarking Resource here. This resource is tailored toward people and companies newer to benchmarking but has expert-level tips as well.
    • February 7, 2025: Introduction to Maryland Benchmarking for Montgomery County Properties (note: webinar was recorded before Maryland HB49 was passed by the Maryland General Assembly. Some information may be out of date.)
      • Watch the recording here. Passcode: @zQ$I0E+
        • Introduction and stage setting: Start – 6:00
        • Program alignment and similarities: 6:00 – 34:00
        • Food service facilities discussion: 20:00 – 30:00
        • Data verification: 34:00 - 39:00
        • Unique Building IDs: 39:00 – 45:00
        • Exceptions, Exemptions, and Edge Cases: 45:00 - End
      • Download presentations here. 
      • Download Q&A here.
    • December 11, 2024: Introduction to Maryland Benchmarking and BEPS Requirements
      • Watch the recording here. Passcode: mr2BGAG%
        • Start of content: 2:00
        • Start of MDE presentation: 12:00
        • Overview of benchmarking and BEPS: 12:00 - 31:00
        • Financial resources: 31:00 - 33:00
        • Beginning of FAQs: 37:00
        • Garden-style properties: 37:00 - 43:00
        • Affordable Housing definition: 43:00 - 45:00
        • 1st Floor storefronts: 45:00 - 47:00
        • Questions on the covered buildings list: 47:00 – 50:00
        • Collecting aggregate utility data: 50:00 - 56:00
        • Q&A: 56:00
      • Download presentations here. 
    • November 19, 2024: AOBA-DOEE Webinar on DC BEPS Delays (note: webinar was recorded before the passage of the BEPS Amendment Act of 2024; some information may be out of date.)
      • Watch the recording here. Passcode: 88mxb.bF
        • Start of content: 3:00
        • Start of BEPS delays piece (Katie’s presentation): 12:45
        • Questions around financial distress: 37:45 - 48:00
        • Change of ownership: 48:00 - 52:00
        • Implementing measures: 52:00 – End
      • Download presentations here. 
      • Download Q&A here. 
    From time to time, AOBA will produce dedicated member resources as outreach documents. These documents are intended to provide either best practice recommendations or supplemental information on compliance programs in the area.
    • Washington, DC Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) Assistance. As part of AOBA’s ongoing efforts to help our member buildings succeed with Washington. DC’s Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS), AOBA provided portfolio-specific outreach to members who have buildings that need to take action to meet the BEPS. This outreach included a portfolio-specific e-mail as well as a supplemental resource. Please contact AOBA staff for portfolio-specific questions.
      • Download the BEPS Assistance Resource here.
    • Affordable Housing Retrofit Accelerator (AHRA) Resource. As part of AOBA’s ongoing efforts to help our member buildings succeed
      with Washington. DC’s Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS), AOBA is providing portfolio-specific outreach to members who have buildings that need to take action to meet the BEPS. This document is further tailored for buildings participating in the Affordable Housing Retrofit Accelerator (AHRA). This outreach included a portfolio-specific e-mail as well as a supplemental resource. Please contact AOBA staff for portfolio-specific questions.
      • Download the AHRA Resource here.
    • Maryland Benchmarking Guide. This guide is tailored toward Prince George's County member buildings and contains information on benchmarking for first-time benchmarkers and expert-level tips for experienced benchmarkers. It can be used for any property getting started with benchmarking, but certain aspects (such as navigating aggregate utility data processes) will be specific to Prince George's County.
      • Download the Prince George's County Benchmarking Resource here. 
    • How to Download Your ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager Data. Federal discussion around ending or privatizing the ENERGY STAR program has created uncertainty around the potential future of the ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager tool. While the outcomes of this announcement remain elusive, AOBA recommends that members get in the practice of keeping copies of their Portfolio Manager data on their company networks. This is the most practical and impactful thing members can do today to be prepared for potential disruptions to ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager.
      • Download the Manager Data Resource here.
    • Return to Office Guide for ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager. As some of your tenants begin engaging in Return to Office (RTO), we are sharing some best practices on managing its impact on your properties' ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager entries and thus compliance with DC's Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS). RTO policies may impact the number of occupants in your buildings, your property's energy use, and thus your property's ENERGY STAR rating.
      • Download the Return to Office ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager document here.
    As you embark on making your building stock more efficient (through both your drivers and for compliance), you may need help from outside staff. AOBA has a number of Associate and Professional Members with relevant experience. To help you in the effort of finding these members, AOBA has produced a few searches that may be of use. Note that all searches below will require you to be logged into the AOBA website, same as this webpage.