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Businesses warn BEPS compliance is hitting Allegany County firms; state to assess mitigation
Allegany County Commissioners · November 20, 2025
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Summary
County staff said local businesses are receiving notices tied to Maryland's Business Energy Performance Standards (BEPS); staff reported about 184 buildings in the county could be affected and the Maryland Department of Environment is collecting benchmarking data and will assess mitigation options by 2026.
County staff raised concern that Maryland's Business Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) are beginning to affect local firms.
They said many county businesses have received notices as the Maryland Department of Environment required initial energy…
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