Hospitality

4. The Hub YouTube Page Header Image & Logo (2).png Maryland’s hospitality industry is the gateway to tourism, which helps support the continued success of local businesses and drives economic growth. Lodging that operates efficiently and on clean energy sources reduces the cost of renting a room, and enables tourists to explore and spend more on other activities - making Maryland a more inviting destination while also outshining competition. 

The Maryland Clean Buildings Hub (the Hub), an initiative of the Maryland Energy Administration, aims to empower 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
​Maryland’s hospitality and lodging building owners and operators can tap into a range of state, federal, utility, and local incentives to help defray the costs of energy efficiency, electrification, or onsite renewable energy measures to existing or new buildings. The Maryland Clean Buildings Hub is committed to help building owners and operators understand the range of incentives for which they may qualify. 

State Programs:
Review State programs, such as from the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) and Maryland Clean Energy Center (MCEC) that help Maryland commercial buildings decarbonize.


Local Programs:
Explore local programs that help support the implementati​on 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.

Technical Assistance
Looking for technical assistance for your healthcare or hospital building upgrades? The Hub offers guidance and support to help Marylanders take the next step toward cleaner, more efficient energy solutions.​


Building Decarbonization 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.


Case Studies
Case studies offer examples for how property owners and operators can design their own decarbonization projects and serve as sources of inspiration to help motivate a transition to cleaner energy in facilities across Maryland. The Hub is dedicated to providing these types of materials in an effort to jumpstart project plans into action.

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