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Global Facility Solutions

Name: Global Facility Solutions
Address: 6310 Hillside Court, Suite 200, Columbia, MD, 21046, US
Telephone: (301) 829-1642

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Global Facility Solutions offers commercial building services with a focus on providing customers with energy and facility solutions.

Global Facility Solutions (GFS) consists of a team of engineering and building operations specialists with a combined industry experience of over 165 years of experience. Our team members have experience with mechanical HVAC system designs, energy auditing, building forensics, energy performance contracting, LEED consulting, utility bill analysis, energy modeling, utility commodities, energy secur

ity and building commissioning services. Our specialty is solving the problems that plague building owners/operators including energy efficiency and building performance

06/11/2026

We're halfway through 2026. How is your building performing against your annual energy and sustainability goals?

Mid-year is the perfect time to review your energy data and identify trends before they become year-end problems. The buildings that consistently hit their targets make mid-course corrections rather than waiting until December.

Compare your first-half 2026 energy usage against the same period in 2025. Are you seeing the improvements you expected? Check your ENERGY STAR score month by month. Sudden drops often signal that occupancy metrics need updating or that system overrides are disrupting automated controls.

Unexpected spikes may indicate equipment malfunctions or control system issues. Consistent underperformance suggests your energy conservation measures aren't delivering expected results—or haven't been implemented as planned.

Identifying and correcting issues now gives you six months to see results before year-end compliance submissions. Waiting until December means you're locked into whatever performance your building delivered.

Need help interpreting your 2026 data? GFS can conduct a mid-year performance review to identify opportunities for improvement before it's too late to act.

Your second-half strategy starts with understanding your first-half performance.

06/04/2026

Maryland's benchmarking deadline has been extended to June 30th! If you're still scrambling to finalize your submission, time is running out.

Your last-minute checklist for compliance:
● All 2025 utility bills entered (including December's late arrivals)
● Tenant-direct billed utility data collected and input
● Property use details updated to reflect current operations
● Occupancy metrics match actual building use
● Third-party verification secured

Missing tenant utility data remains the biggest submission killer. If you have directly-billed tenants and haven't collected their 2025 usage, you're at risk of non-compliance.

Outdated occupancy information is running a close second. Many buildings increased occupancy throughout 2025, but Portfolio Manager still shows 2024 headcount. This skews your energy performance metrics.

If you haven't secured third-party verification yet, prioritize this immediately. The verification process requires documentation review that can't be rushed in the final days.

GFS can assist with emergency benchmarking submissions, but the earlier you reach out, the better positioned we are to ensure accuracy and compliance.

The clock is ticking. Make sure your submission is complete and accurate today!

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice reminds us that the freedoms we experience every day are built on courage, commitment, and a willingness to serve something greater than oneself.

At Global Facility Solutions, we work in an industry that supports the spaces where people live, work, heal, and learn. Today, we reflect on the many service members whose dedication made those everyday moments possible. We are grateful for their sacrifice and extend our deepest respect to the families who carry their legacy forward.

05/21/2026

What’s the value of a top-performing building? It goes beyond recognition.

Buildings that achieve ENERGY STAR certification are positioned to deliver measurable benefits. On average, certified buildings:

• Use 35% less energy than similar buildings nationwide
• Generate 35% fewer emissions
• Reduce operating costs — ENERGY STAR certified office buildings average $0.50 less per square foot in operating costs than comparable properties
• Better position building owners to respond to evolving benchmarking and building performance requirements

As benchmarking mandates and performance standards continue to expand across jurisdictions, strong building performance today can create more flexibility and fewer challenges tomorrow.

At GFS, we help building owners turn data into action through:

✔ Benchmarking and ENERGY STAR support
✔ Energy audits and performance analysis
✔ Commissioning and retro-commissioning services
✔ Compliance planning and strategy

ENERGY STAR certification isn’t just about earning a label — it’s about understanding how your building is performing and identifying opportunities to improve.

Want to understand how your building stacks up? Let’s start the conversation.

05/14/2026

An HVAC controls upgrade is valuable. But maximizing the financial return? That’s where strategy matters.

At 200 St. Paul Plaza in Baltimore, ownership had already planned a controls modernization. The opportunity was clear — but so was the complexity of navigating BGE’s Custom Incentive Program.

GFS stepped in to:
• Perform detailed energy modeling
• Quantify projected savings
• Manage the Custom Incentive application
• Coordinate directly with BGE and project partners
• Ensure documentation aligned with program requirements

The result:
• 550,000 kWh in projected annual energy savings
• $54,000 in annual cost savings
• $154,000 secured in one-time incentive funding

By combining engineering analysis with proactive program management, we helped turn a planned upgrade into a stronger financial investment. When incentives are available, the right strategy makes all the difference.

05/08/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗴𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁.

Global Facility Solutions was proud to participate in this year’s event, which brought together building owners, property managers, sustainability leaders, and energy professionals to share practical strategies for advancing building performance.

A special thank you to Carol Parker and Emily Wallace for representing GFS and connecting with attendees throughout the day. From benchmarking and BEPS compliance to commissioning and energy engineering, it was great to have so many meaningful conversations about turning data into action.

Events like this play an important role in supporting regional progress toward energy efficiency and climate goals—and we’re always glad to be part of the conversation.

Missed us at the Summit or want to continue the discussion?
We’d be happy to connect!

04/30/2026

How does Maryland’s BEPS program compare to DC’s existing requirements?

At a high level, the two jurisdictions are aligned in purpose — improving building performance and reducing emissions. But their frameworks differ.

DC’s BEPS program currently focuses on Energy Use Intensity (EUI) targets.

Maryland’s BEPS program is structured around net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, which shifts the compliance conversation toward carbon impact rather than energy use alone.

Another key difference is implementation style. Maryland’s rollout has emphasized communication and flexibility during early reporting cycles, helping building owners navigate data corrections and extensions when necessary.

Regardless of jurisdiction, the lesson is the same:

Early planning, accurate benchmarking, and a defined compliance strategy make all the difference.

Each program has its nuances. The key is understanding how they apply to your portfolio — and acting early.

04/22/2026

Earth Month is a reminder that small changes can drive meaningful impact.

For building owners and operators, improving energy performance isn’t just about compliance—it’s about reducing costs, increasing efficiency, and supporting a more sustainable future.

At Global Facility Solutions, we work with clients year-round to:
• Benchmark and track energy performance
• Identify opportunities for efficiency improvements
• Support compliance with BEPS and ENERGY STAR requirements
• Implement practical strategies that deliver measurable results

Sustainability doesn’t happen all at once—it’s built through informed decisions and consistent action.

This Earth Month, take the next step toward a more efficient building. Contact GFS to learn how we can support your energy and sustainability goals.

04/16/2026

What’s the difference between buildings that successfully navigate BEPS… and those that struggle?

It’s rarely about building size. It’s rarely about budget.

It’s about timing.

The buildings that succeed are the ones that take benchmarking seriously from the start. They review their data early, identify their compliance pathway, and begin implementing improvements before deadlines loom.

The buildings that struggle?

Many assumed the ordinance might “blow over.” They waited. Now they’re facing fines and lost time that could have been used to improve operations and reduce energy use.

BEPS compliance isn’t a last-minute project. It’s a strategy.

The earlier you start, the more options you have.

04/09/2026

Received a BEPS or benchmarking compliance notice?

First: don’t panic.
Second: don’t ignore it.

When clients come to us after receiving a violation notice, we move quickly and methodically.

Step one is reviewing every notice from the jurisdiction to understand exactly what’s being flagged. No assumptions. No guesswork.

Then we:

• Notify the jurisdiction that the owner is taking action
• Confirm GFS has been engaged to support compliance
• Request extensions where appropriate
• Systematically correct benchmarking or reporting gaps

Most jurisdictions want to see that progress is being made. Early communication buys valuable time, and gives us space to get the building back on track properly.

Non-compliance doesn’t have to mean penalties. It just means action needs to start now.

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6310 Hillside Court, Suite 200
Columbia, MD
21046

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

(301) 829-1642

Website

http://gfsolutionsllc.com/

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