Annapolis, MD As Prepared for Delivery Chairman Middleton, thank you for your hard work to move off-shore wind forward in our State. To you, to Vice Chair Astle, to all the Members of the Committee: It’s an honor to have the opportunity to speak in support of a bill that will give more Marylanders the Read the Rest…
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Testimony for Off-shore Wind, February 13th, 2013
National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners, November 13th, 2012
Annapolis, MD Doug Nazarian, thank you. I also want to acknowledge the presence here of Max Curran, my brother-in-law. Max used to serve on our Public Service Commission. He’s a great lawyer and a most outstanding regulator. Thank you all very much for your leadership, especially in these difficult and changing times. I know that Read the Rest…
Governor Martin O’Malley Announces Solutions to Improve the Reliability and Resiliency of Maryland’s Electric Distribution System, October 3rd, 2012
Grid Resiliency Task Force Report considers the impact of potential infrastructure investments ANNAPOLIS, MD —Governor Martin O’Malley today released findings and recommendations to improve the resiliency of Maryland’s electric distribution system. The report, “Weathering the Storm: Report of the Grid Resiliency Taskforce,” contains 11 recommendations, including a four-step implementation plan that would accelerate investment designed Read the Rest…
Governor Martin O’Malley Issues Executive Order to Study Ways to Strengthen Maryland’s Electric Distribution System, July 25th, 2012
State officials to consider the impact of potential infrastructure investments on the resiliency of Maryland’s electric distribution system ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Martin O’Malley today issued an Executive Order directing the Administration’s Energy Advisor, Abigail Hopper, to mobilize several key government agencies to solicit input and recommendations from experts throughout the State to improve and Read the Rest…
Statement from Governor Martin O’Malley on Public Service Commission’s Action to Construct New Natural Gas Plant in Charles County, April 13th, 2012
ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Martin O’Malley today issued the following statement on the Public Service Commission’s action to construct a new natural gas plant in Charles County: “The Public Service Commission is required to ensure an adequate supply of electricity so that Maryland families and businesses can live and prosper. In light of the fact that Read the Rest…
Earth Day Poll, April 3rd, 2012
Earth Day is April 22. Did you know that the Maryland Sustainability Network is a resource to help people, businesses and organizations coordinate and brainstorm green projects? You can learn more here.
National Association Ranks Maryland as One of Top 10 States in Energy Efficiency, October 21st, 2011
Maryland Also Ranks Among Most Improved States ANNAPOLIS, MD (October 21, 2011) – Governor Martin O’Malley today announced that the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) has ranked Maryland one of the nation’s most improved states for energy efficiency as well as 10th on a national energy scoreboard for 2011. “We have set Read the Rest…
Statement from Governor Martin O’Malley on the Proposed Merger Between Constellation Energy and Exelon, April 28th, 2011
ANNAPOLIS, MD (April 28, 2011) –Governor Martin O’Malley today issued the following statement on the proposed merger of Constellation Energy and Exelon: “The announcement today of Exelon and Constellation Energy’s intent to merge marks a significant development in the ever changing energy industry. “In addition to being the largest operator of nuclear plants in the Read the Rest…
Electric Companies – Pilot Program for Charging Electric Vehicles (2011), March 11th, 2011
Requires the Public Service Commission to implement a pilot program that permits utilities to offer homeowners and businesses incentives to recharge vehicle during off-peak hours as prescribed by their electric companies. Incentives may include time-of-day pricing of electricity, credits on electric distribution charges, or rebates on the purchase of EV charging systems. http://mlis.state.md.us/2011rs/chapters_noln/Ch_404_hb0164E.pdf
Income Tax – Tax Credits for Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment (2011), March 1st, 2011
Establishes a State income tax credit of 20% of the cost of an electric vehicle recharging equipment that, along with the federal tax credit, will incentivize individuals and companies to invest in electric vehicle technology. As a new generation of EVs enter the market, and General Motors announced a major expansion of its White Marsh Read the Rest…
