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Author: MCGB Staff     Published: 11/4/2022    MCGB
See below for more details on the upcoming
Board of Directors Meeting. 
November 16, 2022 Board of Directors Meeting 

Date: November 16, 2022
Time: 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Location: 155 Gibbs Street, Rockville, MD 20874

The Montgomery County Green Bank will be holding an in-person Board of Directors Meeting on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 1:30 PM. The public may attend in person at 155 Gibbs Street, Rockville, MD; 4th Floor Conference Room. Please RSVP to info@mcgreenbank.org. View the meeting agenda.
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We’re expanding our business with new staff, partnerships, and projects. See below for updates. 
 Green Bank Issues Technical Assistance Program RFQ 

The Montgomery County Green Bank is launching a technical assistance (TA) program to help define the business case for energy conservation measures on commercial properties in Montgomery County.  Specifically, the Green Bank is subsidizing up to 100% of the cost of ASHRAE Level I, Level II, Level III/ Investment Grade Audits, and feasibility analyses designed to inform building improvement plans and encourage property owners to comply with Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) requirements. Energy audit service providers and qualified contractors interested respond to an RFQ for eligibility into the Contractor Pool.
View TA RFQ
Melvin J. Berman Hebrew Academy Uses SBESS Loan for Energy Efficiency Upgrades

The Melvin J. Berman Hebrew Academy will use a Small Business Energy Savings Support loan from the Green Bank and City First Enterprises to replace and upgrade the 59 rooftop HVAC units as well as the building automation system. The full replacement of all rooftop units is estimated to achieve at least 20% energy savings relative to current conditions, yielding an annual savings of $96,000 per year.
Read the Case Study
 Affordable Multifamily EV Charging Infrastructure Program Receiving Applications

In September, the Green Bank launched a no-out-of-pocket cost EV charger infrastructure program for affordable multifamily properties and has received two applications and interest from four more properties. This is a first-come, first-served program as the funding is limited and intended to support about 25 dual chargers with a limit of two per property. If interested, contact Rokas Beresniovas, Green Bank’s Director of Commercial Business.
Learn More About EV-CIP
      The Green Bank is committed to working collaboratively with partner organizations.              See below for more details on networking and outreach events.
The Green Bank at the 2022 Solar Focus Conference
The Solar Focus Conference, to be held November 16-18 in Baltimore, MD, is the region’s leading solar conference, bringing together industry professionals, government officials, and thought leaders. During this year’s Solar Focus Conference, Cindy McCabe and Jordan Taylor, the Green Bank’s Associate Directors of Renewable Energy Programs, will participate in two sessions.

Cindy’s Session
Session Title: Bringing Solar to Historically Underserved Communities
Session Date: November 18, 2022
Session Time: 1:20 PM – 2:20 PM
Session Description: Discussion of various programs in the region aimed at sharing the benefits of solar energy with historically underserved communities. How do they compare in scope, benefits, success, funding, etc. Plans for the future to expand reach/funding. Best practices in outreach/recruitment.

Jordan’s Session
Session Title: In this Economy? Building solar and storage against the headwinds of inflation and supply chain constraints
Session Date: November 17, 2022
Session Time: 10:50 AM – 11:40 AM
Session Description: This has been a pivotal roller-coaster year for the solar industry and the country. We faced high inflation, supply chain constraints, record prices at the pump, a Department of Commerce investigation surrounding an anti-circumvention petition, and the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act. This panel provides an opportunity to take inventory of all the volatility and perhaps provide a glimpse into what the future has in store for us across the country and within the region.
View Event Details
Held on Nov. 3: Virtual Panel Discussion on Commercial Solar Financing with the Inflation Reduction Act 
On November 3, the Green Bank, along with Aurora Energy, Amalgamated Bank, and Skyview Ventures, hosted a virtual panel style discussion on commercial solar financing with the Inflation Reduction Act. Panelists discussed how commercial financing has changed with the new incentives available and what trends we are seeing in commercial solar financing.
View the Event Recording
Held on Oct. 27 and Nov. 6: Webinar – Energy Efficiency Requirements and Opportunities for Common Ownership Communities  
On October 27 and November 6, the Green Bank, Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection, and the Office of Common Ownership Communities hosted webinars on energy efficiency requirements and opportunities for common ownership communities. The webinars covered requirements and timelines in the law, present resources to help with reporting and compliance, and incentives and programs that common-ownership communities can use to help assess and reduce energy use in their buildings.
View the Webinar Recording
Online Resources and Events
Take advantage of these resources and webinars:

Residential Sales Practices

Per Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) communication on October 24, 2022, the MEA offers the following resources to assist solar installation companies and sales representatives with providing information for potential Maryland residential solar consumers:
  • Federal ITC: https://news.maryland.gov/mea/2022/10/11/federal-investment-tax-credit/
  • SREC Pricing: https://news.maryland.gov/mea/2022/10/11/future-srec-prices/
  • Electricity Cost Increase:  https://news.maryland.gov/mea/2022/10/11/residential-electricity-costs-in-maryland/

Clean Energy Solutions Webinar Archive
View the library of Clean Energy Solutions webinars for topics ranging from home appliance efficiency and benchmarking to breakthrough information on achieving energy savings.

New Buildings Institute Webinar Archive
View NBI’s archive of on-demand webinar recordings on topics including codes and policies to advance net zero to zero net carbon schools.

ENERGY STAR Recorded Webinars 
Learn about the latest ENERGY STAR residential programs about advanced energy efficiency in homes, or revisit your contractor trainings for Home Performance with ENERGY STAR to refresh requirements, objectives, and strategies.

Home Energy Score Training Webinars
Brush up on your Home Energy Score understanding with these webinars from the U.S. DOE’s Better Buildings Challenge.
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