Registration Now Open for the 2024 Montgomery County Energy Summit

For Immediate Release: Thursday, February 15, 2024

For Immediate Release: Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024 

Registration Now Open for the 2024 Montgomery County Energy Summit 

Registration is now open for the 11th Annual Montgomery County Energy Summit scheduled to take place on April 15-16 at the Silver Spring Civic Building. Hosted by the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), the summit will offer a platform for the commercial building community to engage with County staff, network with peers and actively prepare for compliance with energy benchmarking, building energy performance standards and emerging building codes. 

The Silver Spring Civic Building is located at 1 Veterans Place in Silver Spring, near the Silver Spring Metro Station on the Red Line. 

Online registration closes on April 9. Onsite, day-of registrations will be extremely limited, so it is advised for attendees to register in advance. To register and view the full schedule, visit the event’s website at: Montgomery County Energy Summit. 

"Now in its 11th year, the Annual Montgomery County Energy Summit stands as a milestone in our sustainability journey and reinforces our commitment to reducing Montgomery County’s carbon footprint,” said Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich. “Efficient building electrification will be one of the most effective ways to reduce energy demand and carbon pollution from the built environment. I want to thank the commercial building sector for collaborating with us and recognizing their pivotal role in achieving our County’s climate goals to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions 80 percent by 2027 and 100 percent by 2035.” 

Registration for the two-day summit is $75 ($40 for single-day access) and includes keynote speakers, educational sessions, hands-on demonstrations, panel discussions and the opportunity for building owners to receive technical support for new requirements. Both days of the Energy Summit will showcase Innovation Alley, where exhibitors will present inventive solutions covering building energy efficiency, renewable energy, electrification, building decarbonization, healthy building practices and zero-emission vehicles. 

"I look forward to hosting and participating in this year's summit in my inaugural year as the DEP director. I am inspired by the commitment of our building owners, industry and the nonprofit community to achieve Montgomery County’s sustainability goals,” said DEP Director Jon Monger. “I welcome all stakeholders in the commercial and multifamily building industries to join us at this year's summit as collaborative efforts with government, private, and non-profit sectors are essential to achieving our shared climate goals.” 

The 11th Annual Montgomery County Energy Summit schedule: 

Day 1. (8 a.m.-4 p.m. on Monday, April 15):  

• Tailored for building owners, managers, and facilities staff. 
• Six stations explore energy benchmarking and performance requirements as well as incentives and support for commercial buildings. 
• Subject matter experts provide hands-on energy benchmarking support. 
• Energy audit demonstrations throughout the day. 

Day 2 (8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16):  

• Designed for building and energy professionals and consultants. 
• Discussions about county energy regulations and compliance strategies. 
• Learning sessions highlight case studies from commercial and multifamily buildings. 
• Energy audit demonstrations throughout the day.  
• Networking event and reception from 3:30-5:30 p.m. 

Exhibitors interested in participating in the Energy Summit’s Innovation Alley should submit an Expression of Interest here by Feb 16. 

To request free entry to the Energy Summit due to financial hardship, contact energy@montgomerycountymd.gov with the nature of your request. 

For more information about Montgomery County DEP, visit MontgomeryCountyMD.gov. 

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Media Contact: Cindy Peña: Celinda.Peña@MontgomeryCountyMD.gov or 202-875-1563 

Release ID: 24-081
Media Contact: Cindy Peña
Categories: Environment