Measuring Energy Efficiency and Building Performance Nationwide

To support BGE’s energy rebate program, MD Energy Advisors partnered with ICF to increase engagement among underserved small business customers using a peer-based proximity strategy. Their efforts expanded to large C&I and government customers—boosting program performance and delivering measurable value for Maryland’s largest utility.

Grander Capital Partners collaborated with MD Energy Advisors to tackle persistent overconsumption at a landmark downtown Baltimore property. By optimizing building systems and leveraging utility incentives, they implemented a low-cost tune-up—saving over 500,000 kWh and $60,000 annually, with a payback period under four months.

To address air leakage and outdated single-pane windows at 25 South Charles Street, Grander Capital Partners engaged MD Energy Advisors to design a cost-effective alternative to full replacement. A specialized window film solution improved insulation, reduced glare, and rejected 79% of the sun’s heat—cutting electricity bills and temperatures by 10% while enhancing tenant comfort and energy performance.

Normandy Real Estate Partners worked with our Energy Advisors to modernize energy billing across a 40-property portfolio. By integrating Aquicore software, we streamlined meter readings and enabled real-time data access—reducing paperwork, improving tenant satisfaction, and identifying up to $0.44/sq. ft. in annual energy savings.

To support the development of a new office building in Baltimore’s Riverside neighborhood, Goodier Properties worked with our Energy Advisors to reduce equity needs. We structured a $950,000 C-PACE loan to finance building envelope components—improving project returns and optimizing the capital stack.

With over 19 million square feet under management, Merritt Properties partnered with MD Energy Advisors to streamline energy performance tracking across their portfolio. By organizing and analyzing energy data and actively monitoring usage, MDEA enabled early improvements in efficiency and empowered more informed energy management decisions.

To improve lighting performance and reduce costs, JLL partnered with MD Energy Advisors to replace 130 metal halide fixtures with efficient LED technology. The upgrade delivered over $17,900 in annual savings, a 1.6-year payback period, and a 53.83% ROI—enhancing sustainability while minimizing disruption to property operations.

To reduce equity requirements and maintain full ownership of a 1,030-unit self-storage project in Easton, PA, the developer partnered with our Energy Advisors. We structured a $3.1MM C-PACE loan to fill a capital stack gap—funding envelope, HVAC, lighting, and plumbing improvements that cut energy use by 33% and reduced equity needs by over $2.6MM.

To support a 102-unit senior housing development in Simi Valley, CA, our Energy Advisors secured $13.16MM in retroactive C-PACE financing. The funds helped pay down senior debt, recap developer equity, and cover HVAC, lighting, and envelope upgrades—while mitigating interest rate risk and extending runway for agency refinancing.

To transform a long-vacant historic office building in downtown Baltimore into a vibrant mixed-use apartment community, MD Energy Advisors secured $13.1 million in C-PACE financing. This funding filled a critical gap in the $65 million capital stack—supporting HVAC, lighting, roofing, insulation, and envelope upgrades—while enabling project delivery in a challenging lending environment.

To support the ground-up construction of a 990-unit, climate-controlled self-storage facility in Harriman, NY, MD Energy Advisors structured $2.59MM in C-PACE financing. By meeting savings-to-investment ratio thresholds, MDEA funded energy-efficient upgrades—reducing the equity requirement and unlocking non-dilutive capital for envelope, windows, HVAC, and lighting.

To mitigate risk from volatile energy markets, Merritt Properties partnered with MD Energy Advisors to develop a strategic electricity and natural gas procurement plan. The result: significant cost savings, improved budget predictability, and ongoing support for energy acquisition and expansion due diligence across 70+ commercial properties.

To reposition a 76-unit apartment building in Baltimore, Equity Warehouse partnered with MD Energy Advisors to finance key capital improvements through a $735,000 C-PACE loan. The fixed-rate, long-term, non-recourse structure included 30 months of interest reserve, enabling project stabilization while significantly lowering the cost of capital and preserving ownership.

American Campus Communities partnered with MD Energy Advisors to modernize utility data management across 205 properties and 133,700 beds. By implementing a software solution to centralize invoice processing and utility analytics, they eliminated late fees, improved operational efficiency, and empowered data-driven energy strategies portfolio-wide.

Facing rising operating expenses, Nine East 33rd—a student-focused apartment community in Baltimore—turned to our Energy Advisors for help. A customized energy rate review and procurement strategy resulted in an estimated $38,000 annual energy cost reduction, enhancing value for both ownership and residents.

A legacy fruit spread manufacturer partnered with our Energy Advisors to support its corporate sustainability goals without disrupting production. By designing and installing an 867 kW on-site solar system, we helped reduce energy consumption by 36% and delivered $4 million in electricity savings across 27 locations.

A local developer worked with our Energy Advisors to finance the adaptive reuse of a historic department store into 109 apartments, 2 retail spaces, and 10 offices. We secured and structured $21.38MM in senior and C-PACE loans—covering 86.6% of the capital stack—and funded key improvements like roofing, insulation, and framing, enabling a high-performing, cash-flowing asset at stabilization.

To support its expansion and minimize upfront capital, VaLogic partnered with our Energy Advisors to purchase and reposition a 75,000 sq. ft. corporate headquarters. We structured a $2.4MM C-PACE loan covering HVAC, plumbing, and lighting, reducing VaLogic’s out-of-pocket cost to less than 12% while preserving capital for continued growth.

To upgrade a 206,000 sq. ft. Class-A office building in Dallas while minimizing equity outlay, the developer partnered with MD Energy Advisors. MDEA utilized retroactive C-PACE to recap $2.59MM in completed improvements—including HVAC, lighting, elevator, and cooling tower upgrades—freeing up capital to fund the project's next phase.

To support the ground-up construction of a 31,500 sq. ft. behavioral healthcare facility, MD Energy Advisors secured a $1.58 million C-PACE loan. The financing covered HVAC, building envelope, and lighting improvements—reducing operating costs and emissions while closing a key gap in the $11 million capital stack and ensuring long-term project stability.