What are Building Performance Standards (BPS) – Why Should I Care?

Live Webinar

Thursday, June 5th, 2025
11:00 am – 12:00 pm PDT

As cities and states implement climate action plans, energy policy is rapidly shifting to meet reduction targets. For existing buildings, the main strategy is through Benchmarking and Building Performance Standards (BPS).

Join us on Thursday, June 5th, at 11 AM PDT to hear actionable insights from industry experts Marika Erdely, CEO of Green Econome, and Tyler Stafford, Business Development Manager of Abraxas Energy. They will unpack the key components of BPS, how you can benefit from compliance, and the roadmap to get you there.

Key Takeaways

• What are Building Performance Standards and why you should care?
• Why you should act: benefits of compliance
• Getting it done: compliance roadmap
• Paying for it: incentives, tax credits & rebates
• Success stories from CA, CO, and MA.

Who Should Attend

• Commercial and multifamily property owners, managers, and tenants
• Commercial real estate brokers and asset managers
• Commercial real estate service providers

Speakers

Marika Erdely, MBA, CEA, LEED AP BD+C, Fitwel Ambassador

Founder & CEO, Green Econome

Marika Erdely is the founder and CEO of Green Econome, a Southern California-based, full-service Energy Consulting and Construction Company with over 20 years of combined experience in the energy and water efficiency industry.

Prior to founding Green Econome, Marika held the role of CFO/VP at New Millennium Homes, a major home builder and land developer of The Oaks of Calabasas and had previously worked as an accounting professional for nearly thirty years. Marika acquired her Contractors License B (#1001368) in 2007 and C-10 in 2018. Marika is a LEED AP BD+C (Building Design and Construction), a Certified Energy Auditor and a Fitwel Ambassador.

Marika holds an MBA from Pepperdine University and a BA in Business Economics from UCSB. Marika is currently participating as Advocacy Lead for the USGBC Regional Leadership Advisory Board for the LA region.

Tyler Stafford

Business Development Director, Abraxas Energy

Tyler Stafford is the Business Development Director at Abraxas Energy, a forward-thinking energy consulting firm that empowers clients with end-to-end solutions for energy and water efficiency. With a strong focus on sustainable energy management, Abraxas supports its clients from the initial identification of energy-saving opportunities all the way through to the implementation of energy efficiency projects.

With over 10 years of industry experience, Tyler has built a reputation for delivering tailored energy solutions across a wide range of sectors including commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, federal/local government, multifamily, and more.

Tyler holds a Bachelor of Science degree from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, and continues to leverage his technical and strategic knowledge to drive meaningful impact within the energy sector.  He is also active within the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) and the National Association of Energy Services Companies (NAESCO).