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Building Decarbonization Service Providers

MD Clean Buildings Hub (1).pngBuilding electrification and decarbonization may require owners to rely on a new set of contractors and other energy service providers to help them scope, fund, and implement projects. ​​

The Maryland Clean Buildings H​ub (the Hub) is developing a systematic and equitable process for collecting vendor information for contractors and other energy service providers who conduct building decarbonization services in Maryland, such as benchmarking assistance, energy audits, decarbonization planning, energy service performance contracting, and more. Until then, please reference the following resources for reviewing potential vendors and service providers. Want to stay in the loop? Sign-up for the Hub's monthly newsletter here.

Note: the Hub cannot endorse specific vendors. Building owners and operators are responsible for ensuring that any chosen vendor or service provider meets the necessary qualifications and certifications required for any projects.

Searching for a Project Service Provider? Follow These Tips:
  1. Determine your budget, timeline, and project goals before connecting with prospective vendors
  2. Look for companies with experience completing similar projects in comparable buildings and sizes
  3. Ask for at least three different quotes before selecting a vendor 
  4. Confirm all appropriate licenses, certifications, and insurance documentation is up to date
  5. Ask for multiple current references that you can contact about work the company performed 
​​​Building Decarbonization Service Provider Lists

​Benchmarking:
Review the following resources to find a service provider for your benchmarking project.

Department of General Services (DGS) Third-party Verification Contract: Maryland State and local government agencies, as well as not-for-profit organizations within the State, can access benchmarking third-party verification support through a firm currently under contract with DGS.
ENERGY STAR Service and Product Provider List​: The federal government maintains a list of service providers that have demonstrated a minimum level of past and ongoing experience working with Portfolio Manager and earning ENERGY STAR certification for their client buildings.
IMT Building Innovation Hub Vendor Library: The Building Innovation Hub maintains a library of contractors and service providers who conduct work in the DC metro area (including parts of Maryland) with a dedicated vendor matchmaking system for building owners.
Montgomery County Benchmarking Ambassadors: Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection maintains a list of energy companies that have completed an orientation on the County’s Benchmarking Law and have demonstrated that they know how to properly benchmark in Portfolio Manager.
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Energy Audits:
Review the following resources to find a service provider for your energy audit project.

Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD) Qualified Energy Professionals: Maryland DHCD maintains a list of Qualified Energy Professionals​ approved to perform energy efficiency and decarbonization evaluations for Multifamily Energy Efficiency and Housing Affordability (MEEHA) projects. ​

Energy Service Companies (ESCOs)
Review the following resources to find an ESCO for your project.​

Department of Energy Qualified List of ESCOs: The federal Department of Energy manages a list of over 120 approved firms eligible to compete for ESPCs with federal agencies.
Department of General Services ESCo List: Maryland DGS maintains a list of ESCos that are qualified to complete energy savings performance contracting for State government facilities.
Building Performance Institute (BPI)-certified Contractor Locate Tool: Find BPI-certified professionals in Maryland trained in the "house-as-a-system" approach for energy efficiency retrofits.

Mechanical Insulation:
Review the following resources to find a service provider for your mechanical insulation project.​

National Insulation Association Certified Insulation Energy Appraisers: The NIA curates a list of professionals who have attended a two-day training program on how to conduct an energy appraisal for mechanical insulation.
National Insulation Association Certified Thermal Insulation Inspectors: The NIA curates a list of professionals who have attended a four-day course on how to verify that the materials and insulation systems have been installed in accordance with mechanical insulation specifications.
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Decarbonization Planning & Feasibility Studies:
Review the following resources to find a service provider for your decarbonization planning and feasibility study projects.

Department of General Services (DGS) Decarbonization Contract: Maryland State and local agencies, as well as not-for-profit organizations within the State, can access expert decarbonization support through three consulting firms currently under contract with DGS. The firms are engaged on a rotating basis through Work Orders.
Maryland Clean Energy Center (MCEC) Procurement & Technical Assistance Program: As part of its Procurement & Technical Assistance Program, MCEC maintains a list of vendors that it has entered into master service agreements.
Montgomery County Green Bank Technical Assistance Program: As part of its Technical Assistance Program, the Montgomery County Green Bank maintains a list of prequalified service providers.
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Energy Efficiency:
Review the following resources to find a service provider for your energy efficiency project.
BGE Energy Solutions for Business Service Provider Directory: BGE maintains a list of vendors who are ready to help Maryland commercial and industrial customers plan and implement energy efficiency projects.
Delmarva Power Medium & Large Business Program Service Provider Directory: Delmarva Power maintains a list of vendors who are ready to help Maryland commercial and industrial customers plan and implement energy efficiency projects.
Pepco Medium & Large Business Program Service Provider Directory: Pepco maintains a list of vendors who are ready to help Maryland commercial and industrial customers plan and implement energy efficiency projects.
Potomac Edison Program Allies: Potomac Edison maintains a list of vendors who are ready to help Maryland commercial and industrial customers plan and implement energy efficiency projects.
SMECO Service Provider Directory: SMECO maintains a list of vendors who are ready to help Maryland commercial and industrial customers plan and implement energy efficiency projects.
Washington Gas EmPOWER Contractor Network: Maryland customers must work with a participating contractor in the EmPOWER Contractor Network to qualify for rebates.
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Building Operations & Maintenance:
Review the following resources to find a service provider for your building operations and maintenance project.

ASHRAE Certified Professional: ASHRAE maintains a list of professionals who have completed an ASHRAE course, demonstrating knowledge and expertise in the HVAC and refrigeration industry.
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Solar:
Review the following resources to find a service provider for your solar project.

Maryland Solar Access Program (MSAP) Participating Contractors List: The Maryland Energy Administration manages a list of contractors participating in the MSAP program.
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​Suggestions for additional vendor or service provider lists and resources can be emailed to [email protected]. ​
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The Maryland Clean Buildings Hub does not endorse any specific resources and does not provide tax or legal advice. 
Consult with appropriate professionals for specific guidance.​​