Carbon Reform announced today the launch of the Maryland BEPS Leadership Program, an exclusive opportunity for eight commercial buildings to lead the state’s next wave of Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) compliance. Eligible participants can apply for EmPOWER Maryland incentives with program assistance as they deploy Carbon Reform’s Carbon Reduction System (CRS), an engineered building-level system that cuts HVAC energy use by up to 60%, lowers operating costs, and enhances indoor air quality.
Following the state’s first BEPS deadline, Maryland buildings are entering a new phase of accountability that demands measurable progress, not just reports. The Leadership Program empowers participants to move decisively, combining verified performance data, energy savings, and financial incentives to make compliance both achievable and rewarding. Buildings that move early can turn savings, incentives, and grants into compliance funding. Those that wait will spend the same money on penalties and wasted utilities.
“Every building leader in Maryland is being asked for proof of progress,” said Jo Norris, Co-Founder and CEO of Carbon Reform. “By demonstrating significant, immediate energy savings with low CAPEX, we’re showing that compliance can also be a business advantage. It’s time to replace fear of fines with pride in results.”
The Program is designed to give a select group of buildings the focused support needed to demonstrate real progress toward Maryland’s BEPS targets. Each participant will receive a full-building installation of the Carbon Reduction System, along with personalized guidance to identify and secure available incentives and rebates. The Carbon Reduction System both reduces emissions and directly removes CO2 from indoor air, trapping it permanently as a limestone byproduct. The Leadership Program will also provide participants with assistance exploring carbon credit opportunities and other funding pathways tied to emissions reductions, and verified data for BEPS reporting.