Innovations in Climate Resilience
2024-04-22 08:00 - 2024-04-24 17:00 (America/New_York) | Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
ICR24’s mission is to bring together the world’s brightest minds to solve the greatest challenge of our time.
This year’s theme “Solutions For Scaling Change”, captures the urgency and the growing need for innovations at scale to meet the monumental task of addressing climate change. The focus areas of the conference include empowering action for rapid carbon neutrality, investing in climate resilient infrastructure, systems to fortify our future and advancing sustainability solutions for the next generation.
Join the community working to create a brighter, more climate resilient future. Share your climate innovations during our curated technical program featuring an opening session, platform talks, breakout sessions and an evening poster session.

Montgomery County GreenFest 2024
2024-04-27 11:00 - 16:00 | Blackrock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Dr, Germantown, MD, 20874, United States
The Montgomery County GreenFest is the largest annual environmental festival in Montgomery County, MD. GreenFest is organized by a coalition of public and non-profit partners.
Leap into action this 2024 and join us at GreenFest 2024 where people of all ages come together to celebrate, learn, and start or continue their journey to improving our community and the environment!

Celebrating Multifamily Housing Decarbonization
2024-05-08 12:00 - 14:00 | 7333 New Hampshire Avenue, Hampshire Tower Apartments, Takoma Park, MD, 20912, United States
Join us as we celebrate the launch of a major electrification project and first privately operated resiliency hub in Montgomery County at an affordable rental property, Hampshire Towers Apartments. Additionally, information will be provided comparing Hampshire Towers Apartments to its sister building, the Takoma Overlook Condominium, which launched its own aggressive decarbonization project in recent years but followed a very different path.
This event will provide community members, stakeholders, and partner organizations who made these projects possible with an opportunity to celebrate an important moment in Montgomery County’s history.
Guest speakers include:
•MCGB CEO, Stephen Morel
•MCGB Board Chair, Bonnie Norman
•Takoma Park Mayor, Talisha Searcy
•Montgomery County Council Member, Kate Stewart (Expected)
•Takoma Overlook Representative
•Hampshire Towers Representative
A light lunch and refreshments will be provided. This is an outdoor event.

13th annual Building Resilience Conference
2024-05-15 08:00 - 2024-05-17 17:00 | U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 1615 H St NW, Washington DC, DC, 20062, United States
Building Resilience Through Private-Public Partnerships Conference
Forging Trust Before, During, and After Disasters

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation will host its annual Building Resilience Conference on May 15-17, 2024, in Washington, D.C. The event will bring together leaders dedicated to shaping the future of resilience through partnership and action, held in collaboration with the Department of Homeland Security, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, Federal Emergency Management Agency, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Small Business Administration, and U.S. Agency for International Development.
Our Building Resilience Conference connects individuals from the highest levels of business, government, and nonprofits to share good ideas, plan for the unexpected, and solve problems together.

Resilience Hub Workshop
2024-05-21 08:30 - 15:30 | Silver Spring Civic Building, 1 VETERANS PL, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, United States
Resilience hubs are trusted gathering spaces that are enhanced to support and engage residents, distribute resources, and reduce carbon pollution while enhancing quality of life and assisting communities both during and after emergencies to minimize impacts and recover quickly.
Join us on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Silver Spring Civic Building for a dynamic, participatory workshop to learn more about the underlying concepts and framework for building out effective resilience hubs. The workshop will include examples of what a great resilience hub looks like; an exercise to facilitate connections, cooperation, and brainstorming with partner agencies and organizations; a panel with local practitioners already working on resilience hubs; and discussions with experts on how to maneuver logistical and financial hurdles in the development of resilience hubs to benefit your community.

Market Series: Climate-Resilient and Equitable Infrastructure
2024-06-13 16:00 - 18:00 | M&T Bank Corporate Office, 1350 I St NW, Suite 500, Washington DC, DC, 20005, United States
MCGB and M&T Bank would like to cordially invite you to a panel discussion on Climate-Resilient and Equitable Infrastructure: Understanding paths and opportunities on adapting the build environment to a changing climate
Event Details:
Climate change and extreme weather events pose significant challenges to our built environment, making it crucial to integrate climate considerations. The lack of climate risk management on the infrastructure of our cities is affecting our communities, mainly our most vulnerable ones. The cost-benefit of a proactive approach towards adapting the infrastructure to a changing climate is evident and tangible. The cost of adaptation is much lower than the cost of inaction. Our guest panelists will deep-dive into the world of climate-informed buildings, motivation on pursuing these types of projects and available financing mechanisms.
Moderator: Steve Morel, CEO at Montgomery County Green Bank
Expert Panelists:
Stacy Swann, CEO at Resilient Earth Capital and MCGB Board Member
Shalini Vajjhala, Executive Director, Pre Collective
Monika Serrano, Resilience Program Manager, Turner Construction Company
LaKendra McNair, Senior Vice President, Head of Community Climate Resiliency, M&T Bank
Guest Speaker:
Gabriela Kluzinski, Investment Manager, DC Green Bank
Check in required with receptionist at front desk.
Parking & Location Details:
The M&T Bank corporate office is located directly across from the McPherson Square Metro Station (orange, blue, silver lines).
Paid garage parking is available at the M&T Bank 14th Street entrance (next to the Hilton).
If you are parking in the garage below the building, take the elevator from the garage to Level One, follow signs ‘Main lobby/Carlyle room‘ to check in with the receptionist at the front desk main lobby.

10th Annual Wharton DC Innovation Summit
2024-06-20 08:00 - 20:00 | 10th Annual Wharton DC Innovation Summit, 7950 Jones Branch Drive, 1st Floor, McClean, VA, 22102, United States
Join us at the forefront of innovation as the Wharton Club of DC proudly presents the 10th annual Wharton DC Innovation Summit. With the support of our Sponsors and Strategic Partners, this landmark annual event is set to unfold at the state-of-the-art Valo Park Conference Center in Tysons Corner, VA, on Thursday, June 20, 2024.
All are welcome. Whether you attended Wharton or Penn, or elsewhere, everyone who wants to leverage the power of innovation should join us! Our Strategic Partners – top Ivy and other alumni clubs and business groups – are supporting the Summit to help their members move forward.
Our theme, Leverage an Innovation Ecosystem: Maximize Your Results, is based on the premise that “a rising tide raises all boats.” Amidst challenges like global economic upheaval, rising interest rates, and geopolitical strains, our summit stands as a beacon for collective advancement.

Bethesda Green: Summer Speaker Series
2024-08-21 15:00 - 17:00
Each summer Bethesda Green hosts our Summer Speaker Series, bringing together founders, industry experts, and policy makers for a series of conversations that will inspire, motivate, and educate all who attend.
Environmental justice ensures equitable distribution of environmental benefits and burdens, allowing all communities to thrive in a sustainable environment. This session explores how sustainable businesses and nonprofit organizations work with and advocate for underserved communities, educating them on environmentally-just practices. We’ll delve into community-driven approaches that promote inclusive decision-making for a sustainable future.
Light refreshments will be offered.
Speakers:
Larry Davis: Lead Consultant and Green Infrastructure Specialist,
Green Mechanics
Vanessa García Polanco: Government Relations Director, National Young Farmers Coalition
Ronnie Webb: Founder and Executive Director, The Green Scheme

BISNOW: Future of Montgomery County
2024-08-27 15:00 - 19:00 | 2 Bethesda Metro, 2 Bethesda Metro, Bethesda, MD, 20814, United States
MOCO’S 2024 TRENDS AND STRATEGIES TO CREATE VIBRANT LIVE-WORK-PLAY SPACES, DRIVEN BY TOP MULTIFAMILY, RETAIL, OFFICE AND ECONOMIC LEADERS
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

What is in store for Montgomery County’s development pipeline, specifically for different asset classes including retail and mixed-use?
What projects are redefining MoCo into a live-work-play destination?
As multifamily developments continue to gain traction among many developers and investors, what types of affordability initiatives is the county putting in place for new and current residents?
Although the office market is still on the road to recovery, what achievements or milestones has the county seen throughout the year thus far? Has there been more activity in the sector?
How will the proposed permanent expansion of Montgomery County’s MOVE grant program address the county’s record office vacancy rate and shape the future of commercial real estate and economic development?
What are some current resident and tenant demands and how are developers meeting them while staying within budget?
What is drawing new tenants, tourists, residents and retailers into the area?
What is the area doing differently to stand out from other nearby counties and cities?

How You’ll Do More CRE Business:
Join us to explore Montgomery County’s evolving real estate landscape. In Q3 2023, the county saw office vacancies reach 17%, a small increase from the previous year. Additionally, multifamily rents rose by 2.6%, signaling growth in the sector. As developers continue to find creative ways to finance their projects, how is the region strategizing growth compared to other Mid-Atlantic regions? Join the area’s top leaders as they discuss the latest trends in office and retail activity as well as opportunities presented by the newest mixed-use and residential development projects to create vibrant spaces in these dynamic neighborhoods.
Who You’ll Meet: Maryland’s top influencers, investors, owners, developers, lenders, brokers, public sector companies, city officials, architects, contractors, engineers and property managers.
For questions, recommendations, comments, press inquiries, or interest in sponsoring, please email our Mid-Atlantic Event Producer, Katie Telder, at katie.telder@bisnow.com. To request disability-related accommodations, please contact lizzie.smith@bisnow.com no later than 7 business days prior to the event.

HBCU/MSI Chesapeake Bay Summit
2024-09-07 08:00 - 2024-09-08 15:30 | NorthBay, 11 Horseshoe Point Lane, North East, MD, 21901, United States
The HBCU/MSI Chesapeake Bay Summit is a 2-day event which brings together students and faculty members from HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) and MSIs (Minority Service Institutions) in Washington, DC and Maryland to discuss issues related to the Chesapeake Bay. It is free and open to any current HBCU/MSI students, regardless of major or degree program.

Day 2 will incorporate outdoor activities; however, attendees do not need to have any previous outdoor experience in order to participate.

The goals of this student-centered event are to:
1. Foster connections between students and faculty at HBCUs in the watershed
2. Build the capacity of students to pursue environmental careers and address environmental challenges in their communities
3. Highlight environmental initiatives on HBCU campuses in the watershed.

The Summit will be hosted September 7th & 8th at NorthBay in Northeast, MD. You can learn more about the event here.

Although this is a FREE event, space is limited so please be aware that completing an application does NOT guarantee you a spot at the Summit.

Drive Electric Poolesville Day
2024-09-21 10:00 - 16:00 | Town of Poolesville, 19939 Fisher Ave, Poolesville, MD, 20837, United States
Last year, Poolesville Green’s 2023 National Drive Electric Week (NDEW) Poolesville Day Electric Vehicle Show, despite the near hurricane weather, was still a huge success! We had nearly 200 vehicles registered and almost all showed up, we were the largest NDEW event worldwide (based on registered vehicles). We expect even more visitors, more highlights, more big sponsors, manufacturers, and dealerships, more rides and drives, more giveaways, and more FUN this coming year! Let’s make 2024 the biggest and best year ever. Come help us make it happen!

Adaptation and Mitigation: How Green Banks Address Twin Finance Goals
2024-09-25 14:30 - 17:00 | Zoom
Join us for a discussion on how green banks deliver both mitigation and adaptation finance. Panelists will discuss how green banks finance the electricity generation sector’s transition and the strategies green banks use to provide adaptation and resiliency finance to communities.

2024 Clean Energy Summit
2024-10-07 08:00 - 2024-10-08 17:00 | College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, 3501 University Blvd East, Hyattsville, MD, 20783, United States
Hosted by MCEC and our partners, the 2024 Maryland Clean Energy Summit will convene forward thinkers in policy and research, business and utility sector leaders, capital providers, and finance partners for vibrant conversations and thought-provoking presentations. Mark your calendars to attend October 7-8 at the College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center.
Special Industry Roundtables and a Climate Tech Exchange will kick-off the conference that Monday, with a full day of robust programming planned for Tuesday, October 8.
Full details and schedule will be announced, soon, and sponsorship opportunities are available now.

OFN Conference
2024-10-21 08:00 - 2024-10-24 17:00 | JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE, 900 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90015, United States
OFN40 will convene 2,500 attendees to celebrate our industry’s past, reflect on four decades of growth, change, and impact, and prepare for the future. During four days, we’ll feature five plenaries with distinguished leaders from the public and private sectors; 90+ breakout sessions across 15 tracks; 20+ curated networking sessions by role and geography; nine interactive tours showcasing CDFI impact on the ground across LA; four hands-on training opportunities for deeper learning; an Expo offering 30+ exhibitors, and much more!
New this year: We’ll kick off activities the evening of Monday, October 21, with special 40th anniversary programming and a celebratory reception. Join us earlier in the day for optional pre-conference activities such as the Native Gathering, a new Research Symposium, trainings, and tours.

Verge 24
2024-10-29 - 2024-10-31 | San Jose Convention Center, 150 W San Carlos St, San Jose, 95113, United States
VERGE 24 is the center of gravity for professionals catalyzing transformative, profitable change through deploying climate tech at scale. Join more than 6,000 leaders from across the climate tech ecosystem to accelerate the speed and scale of your impact.

Power in the Park
2024-11-02 10:00 - 12:00 | white oak garden apartments, 11600 lockwood dr, Silver Spring, MD, 20904, United States
Join us and Delegate Lorig Charkoudian at the 4th Annual Power in the Park event where you will learn how to be more energy efficient, save money on your utility bills, and sign up for community solar.

Recognizing Women Leaders in Washington D.C. Commercial Real Estate
2024-11-14 16:00 - 19:00 | Grand Hyatt Washington, 1000 H Street NW, Washington DC, WA, 20001, United States
Bisnow is so excited to be hosting its annual DMV Women Leading Real Estate (WLRE) award program. This program celebrates the exceptional women who are transforming the commercial real estate industry with their innovative leadership, vision and commitment. The WLRE program also emphasizes the importance of fostering diversity in CRE, particularly by advocating for the employment and advancement of women.
Join Bisnow as it brings together a diverse group of professionals, including brokers, owners, developers, investors, construction experts, designers, architects, financial institutions and government officials, to honor the trailblazing women in D.C. commercial real estate. The event will highlight their accomplishments and provide valuable opportunities for learning, networking and career growth.
This is a great event to spotlight your company and its commitment to supporting a diverse workforce in CRE. Interested in reserving a table at the event or hearing about other fun sponsorship opportunities? Reach out to chase.goff@bisnow.com.
Grand Hyatt Washington
1000 H Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
Ballroom: Independence
Floor: Fifth Floor
Parking Information:
Valet fee is $44 for 2-8 hours and Self-Parking is $20 for 4-10 hours

CHESSA Solar Focus Conference 2024
2024-11-19 08:00 - 2024-11-20 17:00 | Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards, 110 South Eutaw Street, Baltimore, MD, 21201, United States
For over a decade, CHESSA has hosted the Solar Focus Conference, bringing together industry professionals, government officials, and thought leaders. As the region’s leading solar conference, Solar Focus is the best opportunity to boost your connections with solar professionals and promote your company’s brand.

Decarb DC: Financing the Future: Learn Strategies for Funding Decarbonization Projects at Scale and IRA Tax Benefits
2024-12-03 09:00 - 17:00 | Vienna, Vienna, VA, United States
​Get ready to dive into the future of decarbonization at Decarb DC! Join us on December 3rd in Washington, DC, for a day packed with electrifying discussions and innovative ideas.
​From 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM, we’ll be covering Data Center planning for 180 data centers in Loudoun County, 179D and GGRF education, AI Cooling Tech, Geothermal reservoir solutions and procurement best practices for large scale decarbonization projects and more.

DEPLOY24
2024-12-04 08:00 - 2024-12-05 17:00 | Walter E Washington Convention Center, 801 Allen Y. Yew Place, NW, Washington DC, DC, 20001, United States
Taking place in Washington D.C. on December 4 and 5, Deploy24 will bring together industry executives, investors, community leaders, and other public and private sector decision-makers from across the clean energy supply chain. Our focus: to accelerate the deployment of critical energy and decarbonization technologies in the United States.
As Deploy24 takes shape, check back for updates regarding programming, speakers, insights, and the 2024 agenda.
To learn more, visit About Deploy.

Bethesda Green Entrepreneur Showcase
2025-01-23 17:00 - 20:00 | KID Museum, 3 Bethesda Metro Center #140, Bethesda, MD, 20814, United States
Innovating for a Sustainable Future
Join us for Bethesda Green’s Entrepreneur Showcase, an inspiring event celebrating innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainability. This year’s Showcase highlights groundbreaking startups tackling some of today’s most pressing challenges in food systems, clean energy, climate resilience, and sustainable technology. The Entrepreneur Showcase will feature presentations from our current Incubator Members – Learn more about their businesses here!
Held at the KID Museum, the program features engaging startup presentations, feedback from an expert panel led by Seth Goldman, founder of Honest Tea and Just Ice Tea, and exhibitor tables showcasing transformative solutions shaping our future. With an expected audience of 150 attendees, including investors, business leaders, and community members, this event is a unique opportunity to connect, learn, and collaborate in building a sustainable economy.
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, an industry expert, or simply passionate about sustainability, this event promises inspiration, connection, and a shared vision for a thriving future.

Event Details:

Date: January 23, 2025
Time: 5pm – 8pm
Location: KID Museum: 3 Bethesda Metro Center #140, Bethesda, MD 20814
Contact: Emily Bernard, emily@bethesdagreen.org

Agenda:
5:00pm – 5:15pm: Check-in & Registration
5:15pm – 6:00pm: Pre-Event Networking & Refreshments
6:00pm – 7:15pm: Entrepreneur Pitches & Panel Feedback
7:15pm – 8:00pm: Networking & Exhibitor Tabling

Parking & Transportation:

We strongly encourage ridesharing. Additionally, please find metro directions and parking information below.
Metro: We are located directly above the Bethesda Metro stop on the red line.
Parking:
Montgomery County Metropolitan Parking Garage 49
Main entrance: 4817 Edgemoor Lane, cross street Bethesda Metro Center
When you exit the garage on Edgemoor, head towards the Metro Bus Bay. Follow wayfinding signs up the stairs onto the plaza level and continue to the museum entrance.
ADA Accessible Parking
3 Bethesda Metro Center Parking Garage (located below KID Museum)
Main Entrance: 7400 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814

Follow garage signage to the Office elevator

Take the elevator up to the plaza level and exit the building onto the plaza.

Proceed outside towards Wisconsin Avenue to the front of the building.

Bear left to KID Museum main entrance.

Washington Biz Journal 2025 Book of Lists: Envisioning our Future
2025-01-28 18:00 - 21:00 | Walter W Mellon Auditorium, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington Dc, DC, 20240, United States
Join us to kick-start your year and have unparalleled access to leaders from across the region representing every sector.
The Washington Business Journal will bring together Greater Washington’s business leaders in this must attend networking event.
This one-of-a-kind event is more than a party—it’s your chance to:
Expand Your Network

Meet key decision-makers from the region’s most successful companies.
Build relationships that can open doors for collaboration and growth in 2025.

Celebrate Success

Join us in honoring the businesses and leaders who have made a mark in the Greater Washington region.
Gain inspiration and insights from those driving our region’s economic success.

Experience Excellence

Savor delicious food and exceptional drinks by Ridgewells while enjoying the iconic Mellon Auditorium’s stunning ambiance.
Take part in conversations that matter, surrounded by the movers and shakers shaping the region.

Attire: Cocktail
Entertainment provided by: Live band, The Fixe and tunes mixed by DJ Chris Stiles!
Bring a group to the event and capture the moment at our event photobooth, provided by Greater Washington Partnership and Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments.
Finally, stop by our tarot card readers and gain insight into the future!
We hope to see you at the Book of Lists celebration!
For event related questions, please contact Courtney Nakoneczny at cnakoneczny@bizjournals.com
For sponsorship opportunities, please contact David Walker at dwalker@bizjournals.com
*WBJ Event tickets are non-refundable* They are transferrable.

Market Series: Direct Pay/Elective Pay
2025-02-05 16:00 - 18:00 | Vis Arts, 155 Gibbs Street,, Rockville,, MD, 20850, United States
This panel discussion, co-hosted by Interfaith Power & Light, will explore the recently introduced “Direct Pay” or Elective Pay Solar PV Incentive, made available through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Historically, the significant tax credit (up to 30%) for solar system purchases was accessible only to taxpayers, excluding non-profits. With the IRA’s passage, non-profits can now apply for a federal reimbursement check covering 30% of the cost of a solar PV project.
The discussion will cover:

Steps non-profits can take to access this incentive.
Key considerations for deciding whether to rent or own a solar system.

Speakers:

Joelle Novey, Director, Interfaith Power & Light
A.C. Meyer, Senior Staff Attorney, Lawyers for Good Government (L4GG)
Jillian Blanchard, Director, Climate Change & Environmental Justice Program, Lawyers for Good Government (L4GG)
Cami Thompson, Director of Finance, RE-volv

Moderator:

Cindy McCabe, Director of Renewable Energy, Montgomery County Green Bank

Book your spot today!

2025 MCEC Legislative Reception
2025-02-20 11:00 - 14:00 | The Governor Calvert House, 58 State Cir, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Be among policymakers, industry thought leaders, utility managers, and community stakeholders at this special event hosted by the Maryland Clean Energy Center (MCEC)!
Attendees will hear from guest speakers on the climate and energy legislation, and related workforce, community, and investment priorities under consideration for policy and regulation by the Maryland General Assembly.

USGBC Building Transformation Forum
2025-02-20 14:00 - 18:00 | Daikin Sustainability & Innovation Center, 1700 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington DC, DC, 20006, United States
Hospitality is one of the strongest sectors in the DC region. In 2023, tourism soared beyond pre-pandemic levels, with nearly 26 million visitors. We celebrate this important industry at our final Building Transformation Forum of the year, along with this year’s local market leadership award winners!
The forum will feature a dynamic panels of industry leaders discussing the future of sustainable hospitality and its impact on our region. We will explore ESG commitments, best practices, and outcomes for sustainable operations across the hospitality sector. Through conversations with owners, brand representatives, suppliers, and green building professionals, this forum will offer a pragmatic and innovative look into the intersection of sustainability, health and profitability in the industry.

Mobilize Frederick’s 3rd Annual Climate Summit
2025-02-28 08:00 - 2025-03-01 17:00 | Hood College’s Martha E. Church Center for Community & Civic Engagement (118 N Market St Ste 202, Frederick, Md 21701), 118 N Market St Ste 202, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
​The board and staff of Mobilize Frederick are eagerly looking forward to our 3rd annual Climate Summit, co-sponsored by Hood College, on February 28–March 1, 2025. This year’s theme, “It’s All Connected! How Climate Solutions Work Together for a Better Future” underscores the potential of collective action in addressing the climate crisis.

World of Work (WOW)
2025-03-18 08:00 - 13:30 | Montgomery College, North Campus Drive, Rockville, MD, United States
Join the inaugural community Worlds of Work (WoW) event for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students and make careers come to life!
Employers need talent and we need to grow it — right here at home!
Interested in becoming a founding champion? Seize the opportunity to educate kids about your industry and help improve career outcomes for our region and the state of Maryland over March 17th, 18th and 20th 2025 at Montgomery College’s Rockville campus.
The connection between academics and occupations is currently integrated into the school system like never before. We’re taking it a step further by having employers introduce kids to their “world.” Be a part of this no-cost Pilot event for MCPS middle schoolers for one, two, or all three days.

Decarb DC Higher Education
2025-03-25 08:00 - 14:00 | Washington DC
Montgomery County Green Bank & Decarb Summits invite you to Decarb Higher Education at Catholic University in Washington, D.C., on March 25, 2025, from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM, where we’ll explore innovative strategies for decarbonizing campuses and higher education facilities.
This summit will bring together industry leaders, sustainability experts, and decision-makers to discuss cutting-edge solutions, including:
✅ Compliance with D.C.’s Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS)
✅ Financing sustainability initiatives for long-term impact
✅ Best practices in procurement for decarbonization projects
✅ Navigating policy changes under the new administration
Whether your institution is working to meet regulatory requirements or enhance its sustainability efforts, this Summit will provide actionable insights and collaboration opportunities across higher education, corporate leadership,government and nonprofit organizations.
Reserve your spot today and be part of the conversation shaping the future of sustainable campuses!
You can register here Decarb DC Higher Education · Luma or email scott.donachie@decarbsummits.com for approval for a complimentary ticket.

Montgomery County Energy Summit
2025-04-08 08:00 - 2025-04-09 17:00 | Silver Spring Civic Center, 1 Veteran's Pl, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, United States
The annual Montgomery County Energy Summit offers cutting-edge education focused on the latest trends in green building, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and related commercial, multifamily, and residential topics in Montgomery County.
The target audience includes building owners, property managers, developers, energy contractors, and other sustainability professionals working in Montgomery County and the larger DMV area. This event typically attracts 300+ attendees, speakers, and exhibitors.
Montgomery County DEP would like to thank the US Green Building Council National Capital Region for their years of partnership in making this event a success.
The 2025 Energy Summit will take place at the metro-accessible Silver Spring Civic Building in downtown Silver Spring, MD.
Montgomery County continues to adopt policies and programs that move the building sector to an energy efficient, low-carbon future in line with the County’s climate action goals. Such policies require additional buildings and types to benchmark and report energy use data each year, set a framework for building energy performance standards that require most existing buildings to become more energy efficient over time, require all-electric new construction, and continue to adopt progressive building codes.
The Summit focuses on preparing the commercial building community for compliance with energy benchmarking, building energy performance standards, and emerging building codes. We will explore requirements and opportunities in these areas and provide hands-on learning opportunities as well as case studies from commercial and multifamily buildings. The Summit will provide education sessions, hands-on Q&A and support, an “innovation alley” showcasing products and services, and a networking reception.

Montgomery County Green Fest - Celebrating 10 years
2025-04-26 11:00 - 16:00 | Marian Fryer Town Plaza, 2425 Reedie Drive, Wheaton, MD, 20902, United States
Celebrating 10 years! Montgomery County GreenFest is the largest countywide environmental celebration, drawing over 1,500 attendees who are passionate about sustainability, innovation, and green living. This event offers a unique opportunity to connect with families, businesses, and community leaders through educational activities, live entertainment, and an exciting electric vehicle showcase.
