Energy Efficiency Policy in Maryland

Maryland recently enacted the EmPOWER Maryland Initiative, which aims to reduce statewide per capita electric use by 15 percent by 2015. The state's electric utilities must achieve 10 percent of this goal by providing energy efficiency services to residential and commercial customers. Program funding will come from demand-side management surcharges and fees by individual energy companies as well as auction proceeds from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).

In addition, Maryland has approved revenue decoupling measures for the state's investor-owned utilities, Baltimore Gas and Electric, Delmarva Power and Light, and PEPCO. More information about the utilities individual plans can be found through the Public Service Commission.

Maryland has also put in place strong building energy codes. Residential and commercial construction must comply with the newest version of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) starting one year after its publication.

Promoting Energy Efficiency In Maryland

NEEP Comments on 2012-2014 EmPOWER Maryland Plans (9/30/11)

Maryland PIRG Report on EmPower Maryland Programs: "Falling Behind on Energy Efficiency" (March 2011)

Staff from Maryland PIRG have found that Maryland is far behind on meeting its 15 percent energy efficiency target by 2015 set by the EmPower Maryland Act. Key reasons include delays and restricted created by the Public Service Commission (PSC), inconsistent statewide programs, and the lack of a stakeholder advisory board.

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Energy Efficiency Policy in Maryland

Promoting Energy Efficiency In Maryland

NEEP Comments on 2012-2014 EmPOWER Maryland Plans (9/30/11)

Maryland PIRG Report on EmPower Maryland Programs: "Falling Behind on Energy Efficiency" (March 2011)

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