By Raquel Guillory Director of Communications In Maryland, we’ve set the goal to improve the health of the Chesapeake Bay by 2025. While we still have a ways to go, through the process of BayStat and effective policies, we’re making significant progress. Read the article below to learn more about the Bay’s improving health. Key Read the Rest…
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ICYMI: Chesapeake Bay Improving, Green Group Says, January 3rd, 2013
A Brighter Future for Maryland, December 7th, 2012
In this “People Behind the Policies” blog, we hear from one of the founders of Maryland-based Astrum Solar and learn how their business relates to our goal to Increase Maryland’s In-State renewable generation 20% by 2022. “A Brighter Future for Maryland” You’ve probably driven past them and not even noticed. For the past five years, Read the Rest…
Bay Restoration Fund (2012), March 1st, 2012
Provides funding for upgrades to wastewater treatment plants that dramatically reduce levels of nitrogen and phosphorus entering the Atlantic Coastal Bays, the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries by doubling the Bay Restoration Fee. http://mlis.state.md.us/2012rs/chapters_noln/Ch_150_hb0446E.pdf
Sustainable Growth and Preservation Act of 2012, March 1st, 2012
Allows for sustainable growth by assisting local communities in moving septic growth away from areas where it will contribute to wasteful land development practices and pollution. Creates four tiers for inclusion in local comprehensive plans to guide growth on central sewer and septic systems. This legislation was crafted with the recognition that outdated wastewater technologies Read the Rest…
Family Farm Preservation Act of 2012, March 1st, 2012
Secures a sustainable future for Maryland’s family farms and protects and strengthens Maryland’s agricultural heritage and economy by increasing the exemption for agricultural properties and reducing the current estate tax rate. Maryland’s economic strength depends on our ability to strengthen, grow, and defend our family farms and family-owned businesses. This helps secure a more sustainable Read the Rest…
Measuring What Matters, September 21st, 2011
When it comes to measuring the economic progress we’re making as a State and as a nation, we usually rely on our nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), or here in Maryland, our Gross State Product (GSP). But what if we want to measure a broader kind of progress? The progress that comes from breathing cleaner Read the Rest…
Governor O’Malley Names Members to the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Council, August 4th, 2011
Council to coordinate integration of electric vehicles into Maryland communities Annapolis, MD (August 4, 2011) – Governor O’Malley today named representatives of automobile manufacturers and dealers, electrical vehicle (EV) charging manufacturers, utilities, electrical workers, State and local governments, and environmental and energy experts to plan and coordinate the successful integration of electric vehicles into Maryland’s Read the Rest…
Statement from Governor Martin O’Malley Following President Obama’s Announcement on New Fuel Standards, July 29th, 2011
Annapolis, MD (July 29, 2011) – Governor Martin O’Malley today released the following statement on new fuel standards announced by President Obama: “Maryland has become a national leader in the fight for clean air. Through initiatives such as the Healthy Air Act and the Clean Cars Act, we are reducing air pollution to improve 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…
