Water & Steam Management Systems

4. The Hub YouTube Page Header Image & Logo (2).png Water and steam system management generally refers to infrastructure, equipment, and processes used to control, monitor, and optimize the use of water and steam in industrial or commercial building systems, including steam trap maintenance, pipe wraps, and control systems. 

Water and steam systems are commonly found in the manufacturing sector or large building complexes where steam is used to power heating systems.

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 water and steam management systems. The Maryland Clean Buildings Hub (the Hub) is committed to help building owners or operators understand the variety of incentives that they may be eligible to receive.

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 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.


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.​

  • Better Buildings Initiative: Steam: Overview of top ten energy efficiency measures for steam systems, as well as access to additional tip sheets, publications, case studies, tools, and webinars.
Suggestions for additional resources can be directed to [email protected].​​​

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