Land Use & Zoning

Maryland's Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) require large commercial buildings in certain jurisdictions to:

AInstall solar panels
BMeet energy efficiency benchmarks and make improvements if they don't comply✓ Correct
CObtain MREC approval for renovations
DUse only state-approved contractors

Explanation

BEPS programs in Maryland jurisdictions like Montgomery County require large commercial buildings to benchmark their energy use and meet performance standards, making improvements to non-compliant buildings.

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