Building Automation & Controls

4. The Hub YouTube Page Header Image & Logo (2).png Building automation and controls systems consist of sensors, controllers, and software, which together monitor and control a building's mechanical and electrical systems like HVAC and lighting. These systems optimize energy efficiency and reduce operating costs.

The Maryland Clean Buildings Hub (the Hub), an initiative of the Maryland Energy Administration, empowers Maryland’s building owners to make well-informed energy investments in their properties by connecting them to financial, educational, and technical assistance. Sign-up for the Hub newsletter here. Have questions? Contact [email protected].

Incentives

​Building owners and operators can tap into a range of incentives to help defray the costs of building automation and controls. The Maryland Clean Buildings Hub (the Hub) is committed to help building owners or operators understand the range of incentives that they may be eligible to receive. 

State Programs:
Review State programs, such as from the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA), the Maryland Clean Energy Center (MCEC), and the Maryland Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD) that help Maryland commercial buildings decarbonize.


Local Programs:
Explore local programs that are available to help support the implementation of building decarbonization upgrades at commercial buildings.


Utility Programs:
EmPOWER Maryland: Ratepayers located in the following service territories can access energy efficiency-related incentives through their utility.


Resources

The Hub​ invites you to explore the materials below to help guide your next steps. Use these resources to help move your building decarbonization project forward with greater confidence.​


Suggestions for additional resource​s can be directed to [email protected].​​
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