Date & Time

Thursday, February 19, 2026

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT

Overview

Whether you’re trying to stay ahead of Maryland’s BEPS requirements, protect your capital plan, or simply stop wondering what “compliance” is going to cost, this webinar is for you.

Havtech is hosting Spectrum Energy and the Montgomery County Green Bank as they unpack how to be BEPS compliant and cost-effective while still meeting return-on-investment goals.

Get a clear view of the incentives and financing options available, plus real-world examples of how owners are using them to fund upgrades.

Spectrum President Chet Knaup will share a straightforward approach to prioritizing projects, avoiding common missteps, and turning BEPS from a looming deadline into a smart building performance strategy.

Montgomery County Green Bank Clean Energy Program Manager, Claudia Hirsekorn, will walk through available tools to help property owners move faster with less upfront burden.

Key takeaways

• How to prioritize BEPS upgrades based on impact, timing, and ROI
• The state and county incentives and financing options that can reduce upfront cost
• How Montgomery County Green Bank supports compliance projects across the county
• Examples of how owners structure upgrades to minimize disruption and maximize returns
• A simple next steps roadmap from assessment to funded project

 

Who should attend

• Commercial property owners and developers
• Directors of Property Management and Property Managers
• Asset and Portfolio Managers
• Facilities, Engineering, and Operations leaders
• Sustainability and ESG leaders
• Finance leaders involved in capex planning

 

Especially relevant for organizations with buildings in Montgomery County or across Maryland preparing for BEPS compliance.

 

This webinar follows our previous webinar: Navigating Maryland BEPS: What Property Owners Need to Know

 

Date and Time Don't Work?  Register anyway, and we will send the recording and slides.

 

 

Presented By

Chet Knaup,  President of Spectrum Energy and MSTB and Claudia Hirsekorn, Clean Energy Program Manager at Montgomery County Green Bank

Chet’s interest in energy efficiency began in 2000 while working for an HVAC manufacturer. Since then, Chet transitioned into consulting engineering, where his passion for energy efficiency blossomed and grew, as he practiced in one of the greenest cities in the US: Portland, OR. Over the past 20 years, Chet has had the unique opportunity to work on energy-efficient projects in numerous states and multiple countries across five continents.  His passion for developing unique methods of energy reduction has never wavered. Chet has worked with green building certification programs for the past 14 years and has been fortunate to have worked on LEED and Passive House (PHIUS) Certified projects as a Mechanical Engineer, Energy Engineer, Sustainability Consultant, and Project Manager. He is a Licensed Professional Mechanical Engineer in Virginia, a Member of ASHRAE, a Member of USGBC, USGBC LEED AP BD+C, and an ASHRAE Building Energy Modeling Professional.

 

Claudia Hirsekorn is the Clean Energy Program Manager at Montgomery County Green Bank. She graduated from the University of Maryland- Robert. H Smith School of Business with a degree in Finance and International Business. She has over 4 years of experience in the Mortgage Industry and earned her designation as a Certified Residential Underwriter through the Mortgage Banking Association. She comes to the Green Bank with experience from a VA Mortgage Lender where she gained experience in Loan Management, Risk Management, and Internal Auditing.