​​The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) keeps a list of Qualified Energy Professionals​ approved to perform energy efficiency and decarbonization evaluations for Multifamily Energy Efficiency and Housing Affordability (MEEHA) projects. To be included on the list, each professional must submit the Energy Professional Qualification Form annually.

Qualified Energy Professionals can participate in MEEHA projects by:

• Performing energy audits for rehabilitation projects.
• Conduct electrification assessments for rehabilitation projects.
• Verify compliance with energy efficiency certifications for new construction projects.

Apply to Become ​a Qualified Energy Professional

DHCD accepts new applications on a rolling basis. To join, energy professionals must submit:

• For Rehabilitation Projects
• Three ​comprehensive multifamily energy audit reports completed in the last 18 months.
• These will help DHCD evaluate applicants' qualifications and require certification.
• The reports must demonstrate applicant’s knowledge of building science and recommendations of energy efficiency measures.
• Certification documents showing:
• BPI Building Analyst Professional or BPI Multifamily Building Analyst.
• At least one additional building science certification.
• For New Construction Projects
• Certification documents showing proof of Energy Star New Construction rater or verifier status.