Maryland
According to an IIJA progress report, allocations to Maryland now total about $1.7 billion, with more than 80% earmarked for transportation infrastructure.
Maryland’s greenhouse gas emissions in 2020 were 32% below 2006 levels, according to the state Department of the Environment, besting its goal of a 25% cut.
Maryland faces a steep climb to meet its new emissions-reduction goal of 60% below 2006 levels by 2031. A plan for reaching the goal is due next spring.
Maryland regulators approved changes to the state’s EV charging pilot, increasing incentives for chargers installed at underserved locations.
Community solar projects in Maryland could get bigger and get a break in property taxes thanks to two bills approved by the state’s General Assembly.
In a surprise move, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) allowed two key pieces of climate-related legislation to become law on Friday without his signature.
A legislative showdown is brewing over Maryland's Climate Solutions Now Act, which would require the state to cut greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2045.
With less than three weeks to go until the end of the session, Maryland legislators have advanced several significant clean energy bills.
The bipartisan infrastructure bill touted to address climate change could cause increased GHG emissions because of state discretion over highway spending.
The Maryland Senate approved legislation increasing the state’s GHG emission reduction goal to 60% below 2006 levels by 2030, up from the current 40% target.
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