Capacity Price Hikes

Turn Rising Energy Costs into Strategic Savings

Starting June 2025, commercial properties across the mid-Atlantic and D.C. face dramatic electricity capacity price hikes—jumping from $28.92 to $269.92 per MW-day. Now is the time to strategically manage and mitigate your property's energy expenses.

Act Now to Beat Rising Energy Costs

All commercial property managers, building owners, and operators across the affected states—including office buildings, retail centers, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and government properties—will face significant cost increases. Taking proactive steps now will help you avoid these steep financial impacts.

Avoid Excess Costs

For a building with a 795 kW capacity tag, the increase means an extra $69,000 annually.

Immediate Impact

Your peak energy usage this summer sets next year’s capacity and transmission charges.

Strategic Advantage

Proactive action today means locked-in savings tomorrow.

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Let Us Calculate Your Savings Potential

Benchmarking Buildings, in partnership with MD Energy Advisors, offers you access to our advanced Capacity Calculator. Quickly quantify how specific energy efficiency measures reduce your peak demand and directly lower your annual energy costs.

Evaluate Your Current Tags

Input your building’s current capacity and transmission tags.

Select Efficiency Measures

Choose from tailored efficiency and operational improvements.

Get Immediate Insights

View your customized summary showing exact savings potential.

Proven Results with Building Tune-Ups

Take advantage of our proven Building Tune-Up program, designed specifically to reduce peak demand and related costs. Our tailored solutions include:

HVAC optimization
Smart operational practices
Comprehensive energy waste reduction
Lighting and equipment upgrades
Peak demand alert protocols and management

Property managers like Merritt Properties have already reduced annual consumption by 1.5 million kWh—translating into substantial savings and long-term cost avoidance.

Meet the Energy Advisors at Benchmarking Buildings

Don't wait to see how much your property can save. Connect with us and we'll provide you a personalized summary, clearly outlining your potential savings.

Christine Ciavardini

KC is Vice President of Operations at MD Energy Advisors, bringing deep expertise in finance, strategy, and operations management to support your energy advisory experience. She previously served in senior roles at Deloitte and Exelon, and is a CPA.

Steph

An Energy Engineer at MD Energy Advisors, Jared leverages extensive engineering and entrepreneurial expertise to deliver impactful energy-saving solutions. He is LEED AP certified and earned his Environmental Science degree from UMBC.

Dom

A Senior Mechanical Engineer at MD Energy Advisors, David brings deep expertise in HVAC systems, sustainability, and real estate development. He is a licensed Professional Engineer, LEED BD+C certified, and teaches at Georgetown University.

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