Nonprofits based in Montgomery County that own their buildings, may be subject to this benchmarking law, which requires the County and building owners to:

  • Benchmark the energy use of certain nonresidential buildings 50,000 square feet and greater in the county in ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager,
  • Have those data verified by a Recognized Data Verifier the first year and every three years thereafter, and
  • Report data to the County annually for public disclosure.

For more information visit the Department of Environmental Protection website.