§ 7-211.1. Energy efficiency and conservation programs and services; target annual incremental ...
West's Annotated Code of MarylandPublic UtilitiesEffective: July 1, 2023
Effective: July 1, 2023
MD Code, Public Utilities, § 7-211.1
§ 7-211.1. Energy efficiency and conservation programs and services; target annual incremental gross energy savings
(b)(1) For the 2024-2026 program cycle, the Department shall procure or provide for electricity customers energy efficiency and conservation programs and services.
(c) The weather-normalized gross retail sales against which the savings are measured shall:
(d) The target annual incremental gross energy savings shall be achieved based on the 3-year average of Department plans submitted in accordance with subsection (e) of this section.
(e)(1) On or before September 1, 2023, the Department shall submit a plan to the Commission that details proposals for achieving the electricity savings and demand reduction target under subsection (b) of this section for 2024.
(f) The Commission shall work with the Department to establish any procedures necessary to develop and implement a plan for achieving the electricity savings and demand reduction target under subsection (b) of this section, including securing cooperation from electric companies related to:
(g)(1) The Department shall coordinate with the Department of Budget and Management to identify additional funding sources to support a possible expansion of programs that support a whole-home approach by addressing:
(h)(1) The Department shall report to the Commission each year on:
(i) The Department, the Maryland Energy Administration, and other State agencies shall apply for all federal funding that may become available to carry out this section.
(j)(1) The Department shall collaborate with the members of the Task Force to develop a plan, including a budget, a timeline, and potential funding sources, to provide energy efficiency retrofits to all low-income households by 2031.
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Added by Acts 2023, c. 572, § 1, eff. July 1, 2023.
MD Code, Public Utilities, § 7-211.1, MD PUBLIC UTIL § 7-211.1
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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