NAIOP MD: Energy crunch: CRE owners tap new financial tools to manage electricity costs
November 12, 2025
Maryland’s rising electricity prices and tightening grid capacity are pushing commercial property owners to rethink how they buy and manage power. As Prologis’ Danielle Schline notes, “access to reliable, cost-effective energy will be top of mind in the coming years,” especially as demand from electrification and digital infrastructure accelerates.
Owners are responding by diversifying their energy portfolios. Flexible PPAs, community solar subscriptions, and active contract management are helping CRE teams hedge volatility and avoid costly floating rates.
Rooftop community solar, in particular, is seeing a surge. With Maryland’s permanent program and the federal ITC expiring in July 2026, industrial, self-storage, and logistics owners are moving quickly to lease roof space and secure long-term value. Battery incentives under consideration could add a second revenue stream for early adopters, further strengthening property resilience and energy certainty.
Read the full article on NAIOP Maryland’s blog to learn how CRE owners are turning rising electricity prices into a way to generate new revenue.
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