Honeydew Energy Advisors

12/17/2025

If you own or manage a commercial building in Maryland (35K SQF or more), you’re required to submit benchmarking data for 2024 under the state’s new energy performance rules (BEPS).

The 2025 deadline has already passed (September 30), but MDE is still accepting submissions.

Why it matters:
✅ It sets your building’s compliance baseline
✅ Helps avoid future penalties
✅ Gives you a clear picture of your energy performance
✅ Puts you ahead of upcoming MD BEPS deadlines

Don’t wait until you’re up against the clock.

👉 Need help? Honeydew Energy Advisors can take care of your benchmarking quickly and correctly.

Send us a message!

10/16/2025

Did you get one of these letters from the Maryland Department of the Environment?

If you own or manage a building over 35,000 sq. ft., you might soon receive a “Notice of Required Action” from MDE.
It’s part of the new Maryland Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) law — and it means you need to submit your building’s 2024 energy benchmarking report.

Don’t panic — this letter isn’t a fine. It’s just a reminder to act now.

✅ We can help you complete your BEPS benchmarking quickly and accurately

✅ We’ll handle ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager setup and data sharing with MDE

✅ You’ll stay compliant and avoid future penalties

If you received this letter or want to make sure your building is on track, we’re here to help.

💚 Get your free BEPS Compliance Report here https://bepsmd.honeydewadvisors.com/

09/08/2025

🌱 DC’s Building Energy Standards: No Pause, Deadlines Stay in Force 🌱

This summer’s budget debate had many property owners asking: Will BEPS deadlines be delayed?
The answer: No. The deadlines remain firm.

Here’s what matters for your building ⬇️

📅 Key Milestones
✅ Finish retrofits by Dec 31, 2025 (to get credit for 2026 savings)
✅ Dec 31, 2026 – Cycle 1 compliance deadline (buildings ≥50k sq ft)
✅ May 1, 2027 – DOEE reviews benchmarking data
✅ Jan 1, 2028 – Cycle 2 begins (≥25k sq ft)
✅ 2034 – Cycle 3 begins (≥10k sq ft)

🏢 What boards & owners should do now:

Keep energy projects on schedule

Explore deep retrofit options (EDER)

Prepare financials if seeking exemptions

Benchmark early and make sure your data is flowing

Act fast on solar incentives before late 2025

💡 At Honeydew Energy Advisors, we guide condos and co-ops through benchmarking, upgrades, incentives, and compliance.

📞 Ready to get your BEPS check-up? Reach out today — don’t wait until the last minute.

08/20/2025

⏰ MD BEPS compliance deadline is approaching: September 1, 2025
If you own or manage a commercial or multifamily building over 35,000 sq ft in Maryland, the new energy benchmarking law applies to you.

We’re here to make compliance simple, stress-free, and accurate.

✅ Get your FREE Maryland BEPS Compliance Report
✅ Know if your building is covered
✅ Get expert support every step of the way

With hundreds of buildings benchmarked and a track record of trusted service, Honeydew Energy Advisors is your go-to partner for BEPS compliance.

👉 https://bepsmd.honeydewadvisors.com/

09/05/2024

Maryland Legislative Update webinar happening now! Thank you to our session sponsor Honeydew Energy Advisors for their support and expertise today.

05/08/2024

Attention DC residents! Please take action now and tell your Councilmembers to halt Mayor Bowser's budget proposal that will kill DC solar incentives, terminate low to moderate-income solar and energy efficiency incentives, and damage DC's leadership in clean energy and energy equity.

We have a link in our blog that makes it easy for you to contact all D.C. Councilmembers with a prewritten email to stop these cuts to clean energy and energy equity programs. You’ll also send an email to D.C Mayor Bowser and the D.C. Chief Financial Officer.

Together, we can maintain Washington, DC's leadership in clean energy and ensure that our condos and coops continue to thrive in a green economy.

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03/04/2024

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06/23/2021

Happy 5th Honeyversary! It’s been an incredible experience over the last 5 years growing Honeydew and helping business / building owners throughout DC cut their energy expenses and fight climate change! Honeydew has been our passion for the last 5 years around the sun, and we can’t thank everyone enough for all the support you’ve given us since we started! 🖐 🍈 ⚡️ 🌎

02/25/2021

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