Frequently Asked Questions

What is AOBA Alliance, Inc.?
What is AOBA?
How do I participate in AOBA Alliance, Inc. Offerings?
Do I have to become a member of AOBA to participate in the Alliance?
Can I participate in the Alliance without becoming a member of AOBA?
Is there an application/processing fee?
Is there an energy usage requirement qualification to join the Alliance?
Who can participate in the AOBA Alliance, Inc.?
Who within my company would need to complete the necessary paperwork to participate in the AOBA Alliance, Inc.?
In what geographic areas does the AOBA Alliance, Inc. offer services?
Why should my company participate in the Alliance offerings?
How can I learn about energy related issues as they relate to my company?
Who should I call for additional information?


What is AOBA Alliance, Inc., Inc?

AOBA Alliance, Inc. (the "Alliance"), is the wholly owned subsidiary of the Apartment and Office Building Association of Metropolitan Washington. AOBA Alliance is a licensed broker in energy services in Maryland the District of Columbia and Virginia. The AOBA Alliance uses its resources and expertise to streamline the procurement process for apartment and office building owners and managers.

What is AOBA?

The Apartment and Office Building Association of Metropolitan Washington, (AOBA) is the leading membership organization representing commercial and multi-family residential real estate in the region. AOBA is the local federated chapter of the Building Owners and Managers Association International (BOMA), the National Apartment Association (NAA) and the National Multi-Housing Council (NMHC).

How do I participate in AOBA Alliance, Inc. Offerings?

Your firm becomes a participant in AOBA Alliance, Inc. by signing a Master Energy services agreement. This agreement does not commit you to purchase anything, but provides a platform from which you may purchase a variety of energy and energy related services. For a copy of the Master Energy Service Agreement, please contact the AAI office at (202) 296-3390. Download the member contact form, complete it in its entirety and return the form via facsimile to (202) 296-6987.

Do I have to become a member of AOBA to participate in the Alliance?

No, you do not have to become a member of AOBA to participate in the Alliance.


Can I participate in the Alliance without becoming a member of AOBA?

Yes. However, participation is limited at this time to apartment and office buildings.

Is there an application/processing fee?

No.


Is there an energy usage requirement qualification to join the Alliance?

No. However, AOBA Alliance offerings are not available at this time to individually metered residential dwelling units.


Who can participate in the AOBA Alliance, Inc.?

All owners and managers of commercial and residential apartment buildings.


Who within my company would need to complete the necessary paperwork to participate in the AOBA Alliance, Inc.?

Anyone who is authorized to contractually commit the company in energy procurement savings.


In what geographic areas does the AOBA Alliance, Inc. offer services?

AOBA Alliance, Inc., offers electric service within the PEPCO and BGE service territories of Maryland, or the District of Columbia and will offer electric service in Virginia as soon as it is beneficial to participants to do so.

Why should my company participate in the Alliance offerings?

Many companies do not have the in-house expertise and resources to stay current with energy markets and evaluate offerings for competitive energy services. Even many larger national organizations do not have expertise in the parameters of the Washington Metropolitan markets to make well-informed determinations with respect to competitive supply alternatives. AOBA Alliance, Inc. fills this void without eroding energy cost savings for participants.


How can I learn about energy related issues as they relate to my company?

The Apartment and Office Building Association has an active Utility Committee that meets bi-monthly to discuss energy related issues. At these meetings you will learn how to budget for your energy usage. Special presentations are given upon request.


Who should I call for additional information?

Call or email Frann Francis at (202) 296-3390 or email address ffrancis@aoba-metro.org

AOBA Alliance, Inc.
1050 17th Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20036

Office:      (202) 296-3390
Facsimile: (202) 296-6987
Email:      
 info@aobaalliance.com