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2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 17 - Maryland State Employees Surety Bond Committee › Section 9-1707 - Approval and Filing of Bonds; Record Kept by State Comptroller

(a)    Each bond required by §§ 9-1704 and 9-1705 of this subtitle shall be approved as to form by the Attorney General and filed in the Office of the State Comptroller.
(b)    A record shall be kept in the Office of the State Comptroller giving:
(1)    the name of the officer or employee for whom any individual bond is issued;
(2)    the name of the agency in which the officer or employee is employed or the name of the agencies covered under a blanket bond program;
(3)    the name of the company issuing the bond; and
(4)    the amount, date, and time of expiration of the bond and of any certificate renewing the bond.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 19 - Assisted Living Programs Board › Section 9-1901 - Assisted Living Programs Board

(a)    There is an Assisted Living Programs Board established to:
(1)    develop statewide policy on assisted living programs;
(2)    coordinate agency responsibility for implementation of policies and programs related to assisted living;
(3)    review and approve policies and regulations governing assisted living programs; and
(4)    establish appropriate interagency agreements relative to assisted living programs.
(b)    The Board consists of 15 voting members as follows:
(1)    the Secretary of Health;
(2)    the Secretary of Human Services;
(3)    the Secretary of Aging; and
(4)    the following voting members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate:
(i)    one representative of the Disability Law Center;
(ii)    one representative of a small program that was certified as a sheltered housing project by the Department of Aging as of December 31, 1995, or could have been certified as a sheltered housing project by the Department of Aging if it had been in existence on December 31, 1995;
(iii)    one representative of a small program that was certified as a care program by the Department of Human Services as of December 31, 1995, or could have been certified as a care program by the Department of Human Services if it had been in existence on December 31, 1995;
(iv)    one representative of a small program that was licensed or registered as a domiciliary care program by the Maryland Department of Health as of December 31, 1995, or could have been licensed or registered as a domiciliary care program by the Maryland Department of Health if it had been in existence on December 31, 1995;
(v)    four consumer members;
(vi)    one representative of the Assisted Living Facilities Association of America;
(vii)    one representative of the Maryland Association of Nonprofit Homes for the Aging;
(viii)    one representative of the Health Facilities Association of Maryland; and
(ix)    one representative of the Long–Term Care Association.
(c)    (1)    The Governor shall appoint a chairperson of the Board from among the three State agency representatives to the Board.
(2)    (i)    The Governor shall appoint the provider and consumer members from the recommendations of organizations representing assisted living program providers and consumers.
(ii)    The Governor is not restricted to these recommendations in appointing members.
(3)    The provider and consumer members shall represent a broad geographic cross section of the State.
(d)    The term of a member who is not a cabinet member or who does not represent the Maryland Disability Law Center or the Department of Aging is 4 years.
(e)    Each member of the Board shall serve without compensation but shall be entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations.
(f)    The Board may establish its own procedures and voting requirements.
(g)    The Departments of Health, Human Services, and Aging shall provide the Board with the necessary staff and support services.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 20 - Maryland Energy Administration › Section 9-2002 - Established; Purpose; Director; Staff

(a)    The Administration is established as a separate unit of State government.
(b)    With the approval of the Governor, the Administration shall implement and administer conservation, allocation, or other energy programs or measures under State law or federal laws, orders, or regulations.
(c)    The Governor shall appoint a Director of the Administration.
(d)    The Administration shall have the staff provided for in the State budget.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 20 - Maryland Energy Administration › Section 9-2003 - Duties

The Administration shall:
(1)    provide advisory, consultative, training, and educational services, technical assistance, grant and loan funds therefor, and financial assistance to any municipality, county, State unit, local public agency, nonprofit organization, or private entity, in order to establish or carry out sound energy policies or practices, including energy management and energy conservation;
(2)    assume those responsibilities delegated to the State energy offices in accordance with the orders, rules, and regulations adopted under any federal laws relating to the allocation, conservation, development, or consumption of energy resources or any other delegation of federal authority pertaining to energy;
(3)    evaluate and coordinate energy related policies and activities among all agencies of the Executive Branch of the State and, where appropriate, those of the various local governments;
(4)    collect, analyze, and evaluate statistics and information related to energy use, conservation, consumption, and energy production and coordinate information related to energy resources, including electricity, natural gas, and the production of oil and natural gas, with the Public Service Commission, the Power Plant Research Program, and the Maryland Geological Survey;
(5)    serve as liaison between federal and State agencies for all matters related to energy and maintain liaison with energy agencies in other states;
(6)    develop and conduct education and communications programs for and disseminate informative materials to the public on energy production, supply, and conservation;
(7)    provide for, encourage, and assist, where practicable, public participation in the development and dissemination of energy programs;
(8)    in cooperation with the Department of General Services, monitor the energy savings accrued by the energy management and conservation efforts undertaken by agencies of State government;
(9)    coordinate and direct integrated energy planning for State agencies and the public that recognizes the benefits and costs of energy conservation and improved efficiency;
(10)    promote the transfer and commercialization of energy conservation methods and energy technology from private and public laboratories to the citizens of the State;
(11)    cooperate and coordinate with other State agencies in the research and development of energy conservation methods and alternative energy technologies; and
(12)    develop strategic plans and implement policies relating to energy supply management, including the promotion and supervision of research on alternative fuels and energy emergency management.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 20 - Maryland Energy Administration › Section 9-2005 - Energy Emergencies

The Administration shall have the following additional duties and responsibilities concerning the State’s preparedness for, and management of, general energy emergencies and shortfalls:
(1)    to prepare contingency plans for mitigating the impact of any severe shortage of fuel resources, including middle distillate oil, motor gasoline, residual fuel oil, and propane gas, on various classes of consumers;
(2)    to work with the United States Department of Energy in preparing and training for an energy emergency response;
(3)    to maintain communications, including computerized electronic communication, with the United States Department of Energy and with neighboring states to obtain and share energy data pertaining to energy emergencies; and
(4)    to collect, analyze, evaluate, and maintain on a proprietary basis so as to preserve the confidentiality of its source, data related to managing any energy emergency or shortfall.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 20 - Maryland Energy Administration › Section 9-2007 - Solar Energy Grant Program

(a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2)    “Installed electricity generation capacity” means the maximum direct current power output in watts of the array of photovoltaic modules rated under standard test condition.
(3)    “Photovoltaic property” means solar energy property with an installed electricity generation capacity of 20 kilowatts or less that uses a solar photovoltaic process to generate electricity and that meets applicable performance and quality standards and certification requirements in effect at the time of acquisition of the property, as specified by the Maryland Energy Administration.
(4)    “Program” means the Solar Energy Grant Program.
(5)    (i)    “Solar energy property” means equipment that uses solar energy:
1.    to generate electricity;
2.    to heat or cool a structure or provide hot water for use in a structure; or
3.    to provide solar process heat.
(ii)    “Solar energy property” does not include a swimming pool, hot tub, or any other energy storage medium that has a function other than storage.
(6)    “Solar water heating property” means solar energy property that:
(i)    when installed in connection with a structure, uses solar energy for the purpose of providing hot water for use within the structure; and
(ii)    meets applicable performance and quality standards and certification requirements in effect at the time of acquisition of the property, as specified by the Maryland Energy Administration.
(b)    There is a Solar Energy Grant Program in the Administration.
(c)    The purpose of the Program is to provide grants to individuals, local governments, and businesses for a portion of the costs of acquiring and installing photovoltaic property and solar water heating property.
(d)    The Administration shall:
(1)    administer the Program;
(2)    establish application procedures for the Program; and
(3)    award grants from the Program.
(e)    A grant awarded under the Program may not exceed:
(1)    for photovoltaic property, the lesser of $2,500 per kilowatt of installed electricity generation capacity or $10,000; and
(2)    for solar water heating property, the lesser of $3,000 or 30% of the total installed cost of the solar water heating property.
(f)    Subject to the limitations in subsection (e) of this section, the Administration may adjust the grant amounts under the Program to reflect market conditions and the prevailing prices of photovoltaic property and solar water heating property.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 20 - Maryland Energy Administration › Section 9-2008 - Geothermal Heat Pump Grant Program

(a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2)    “Geothermal heat pump” means a heating and cooling device that is installed using ground loop technology.
(3)    “Program” means the Geothermal Heat Pump Grant Program.
(4)    “Ton” means 1 standard ton of refrigeration equal to 12,000 British thermal units of heat removal per hour.
(b)    There is a Geothermal Heat Pump Grant Program in the Administration.
(c)    The purpose of the Program is to provide grants to individuals for a portion of the cost of acquiring and installing a geothermal heat pump.
(d)    The Administration shall:
(1)    administer the Program;
(2)    establish application procedures for the Program; and
(3)    award grants from the Program.
(e)    A grant awarded under the Program may not exceed the lesser of:
(1)    $1,000 per ton or $3,000 for a residential system; and
(2)    $1,000 per ton or $10,000 for a nonresidential system.
(f)    Subject to the limitations in subsection (e) of this section, the Administration may adjust the grant amounts under the Program to reflect market conditions and the prevailing prices of geothermal heat pump systems.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 20 - Maryland Energy Administration › Section 9-2009 - Electric Vehicle Recharging Equipment Rebate Program

(a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2)    “Electric vehicle recharging equipment rebate” means a rebate issued by the Administration under this section for the cost of qualified electric vehicle recharging equipment.
(3)    “Qualified electric vehicle recharging equipment” means property in the State that is used for recharging motor vehicles propelled by electricity.
(4)    “Retail service station dealer” has the meaning stated in § 10–101 of the Business Regulation Article.
(b)    (1)    There is an Electric Vehicle Recharging Equipment Rebate Program.
(2)    The Administration shall administer the Program.
(c)    (1)    For fiscal years 2021 through 2023, subject to the provisions of this section, an individual, a business entity, or a unit of State or local government may apply to the Administration for an electric vehicle recharging equipment rebate for the costs of acquiring and installing qualified electric vehicle recharging equipment.
(2)    For each fiscal year, the total amount of rebates issued by the Administration may not exceed $1,800,000.
(3)    The Administration may allow an applicant to include reasonable installation costs in the cost of qualified electric vehicle recharging equipment for the purpose of calculating the amount of an electric vehicle recharging equipment rebate.
(d)    Subject to subsection (e) of this section, the Administration may issue an electric vehicle recharging equipment rebate to:
(1)    an individual in an amount equal to the lesser of:
(i)    40% of the costs of acquiring and installing qualified electric vehicle recharging equipment; or
(ii)    $700;
(2)    except as provided in item (3) of this subsection, a business entity or unit of State or local government in an amount equal to the lesser of:
(i)    40% of the costs of acquiring and installing qualified electric vehicle recharging equipment; or
(ii)    $4,000; or
(3)    a retail service station dealer in an amount equal to the lesser of:
(i)    40% of the costs of acquiring and installing qualified electric vehicle recharging equipment; or
(ii)    $5,000.
(e)    An electric vehicle recharging equipment rebate issued under this section is limited to the acquisition of one recharging system per individual.
(f)    (1)    The Administration may adopt regulations to carry out this section.
(2)    The regulations adopted under this subsection may include:
(i)    further limitations on the maximum amount of an electric vehicle recharging equipment rebate that may be claimed by an applicant under subsection (d) of this section;
(ii)    a requirement that an applicant demonstrate compliance with a State, local, or federal law that applies to the installation or operation of the qualified electric vehicle recharging equipment; and
(iii)    any additional application and qualification requirements deemed appropriate by the Administration.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 20 - Maryland Energy Administration › Section 9-2010 - Climate Transition and Clean Energy Hub -- Purpose -- Technical Assistance Provided by Hub

(a)    In this section, “Hub” means the Climate Transition and Clean Energy Hub.
(b)    There is a Climate Transition and Clean Energy Hub in the Administration.
(c)    The purpose of the Hub is to serve as a clearinghouse for information on advanced technology and architectural solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the building sector.
(d)    (1)    The Hub shall provide technical assistance to public and private entities to achieve greenhouse gas emissions reductions and comply with State and local energy efficiency and electrification requirements, including:
(i)    building emissions standards for covered commercial and multifamily residential buildings established under Title 2, Subtitle 16 of the Environment Article;
(ii)    the Maryland Building Performance Standards and local amendments to the Standards established under Title 12, Subtitle 5 of the Public Safety Article; and
(iii)    high performance building requirements for State–funded buildings established under § 3–602.1 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.
(2)    The Hub shall also provide technical assistance for increasing building performance and energy efficiency for other existing and new residential properties.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 20 - Maryland Energy Administration › Section 9-2011 - Medium-Duty and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicle Grant Program -- Applications for Grant -- Annual Appropriations

(a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2)    “Grant” means a medium–duty or heavy–duty zero–emission vehicle grant issued by the Administration under this section for up to 20% of the cost of a qualified medium–duty or heavy–duty zero–emission vehicle, qualified medium–duty or heavy–duty zero–emission vehicle supply equipment, or zero–emission heavy equipment property.
(3)    “Program” means the Medium–Duty and Heavy–Duty Zero–Emission Vehicle Grant Program.
(4)    “Qualified medium–duty or heavy–duty zero–emission vehicle” means a motor vehicle that is:
(i)    rated at more than 8,500 pounds unloaded gross weight; and
(ii)    powered by electricity that is stored in a battery or produced by a hydrogen fuel cell.
(5)    “Qualified medium–duty or heavy–duty zero–emission vehicle supply equipment” means property in the State that is used for recharging or refueling medium–duty or heavy–duty zero–emission vehicles or zero–emission heavy equipment property.
(6)    (i)    “Zero–emission heavy equipment property” means construction, earthmoving, or industrial heavy equipment, including any attachment for the equipment, that:
1.    is mobile; and
2.    does not use an internal combustion engine.
(ii)    “Zero–emission heavy equipment property” includes:
1.    a self–propelled vehicle that is not designed to be driven on a highway; and
2.    industrial electrical generation equipment, industrial lift equipment, industrial material handling equipment, or other similar industrial equipment.
(b)    (1)    There is a Medium–Duty and Heavy–Duty Zero–Emission Vehicle Grant Program.
(2)    The Administration shall administer the Program.
(c)    (1)    For each of fiscal years 2024 through 2027, a person or a unit of local government may apply to the Administration for a grant under the Program.
(2)    For the purpose of calculating the amount of a grant, the Administration may allow an applicant to include reasonable installation costs in the cost of qualified medium–duty or heavy–duty zero–emission vehicle supply equipment.
(d)    Program grants are subject to available funding and § 9–20B–05(j)(4) of this title.
(e)    (1)    Notwithstanding § 9–20B–05(g) of this title, in each of fiscal years 2024 through 2027, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of at least $1,000,000 from the Strategic Energy Investment Fund for grants for qualified medium–duty or heavy–duty zero–emission vehicles under the Program.
(2)    Notwithstanding § 9–20B–05(g) of this title, in each of fiscal years 2024 through 2027, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of at least $750,000 from the Strategic Energy Investment Fund for grants for zero–emission heavy equipment property under the Program.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 20 - Maryland Energy Administration › Section 9-2015 - Resiliency Hub Grant Program Fund -- Purpose -- Funding -- Uses -- Investments

(a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2)    “Fund” means the Resiliency Hub Grant Program Fund.
(3)    “Program” means the Resiliency Hub Grant Program established under § 9–2010 of this subtitle.
(b)    There is a Resiliency Hub Grant Program Fund.
(c)    The purpose of the Fund is to provide grants under the Program.
(d)    The Administration shall administer the Fund.
(e)    (1)    The Fund is a special, nonlapsing fund that is not subject to § 7–302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.
(2)    The State Treasurer shall hold the Fund separately, and the Comptroller shall account for the Fund.
(f)    The Fund consists of:
(1)    grant funding obtained under subsection (k) of this section;
(2)    funds distributed to the Fund under § 9–20B–05 of this title and §§ 2–110.1 and 13–201 of the Public Utilities Article;
(3)    money appropriated in the State budget to the Fund;
(4)    interest earnings; and
(5)    any other money from any other source accepted for the benefit of the Fund.
(g)    The Fund may be used only for:
(1)    grants awarded under the Program; and
(2)    costs associated with administering the Program and the Fund.
(h)    (1)    The State Treasurer shall invest the money of the Fund in the same manner as other State money may be invested.
(2)    Any interest earnings of the Fund shall be credited to the Fund.
(i)    Expenditures from the Fund may be made only in accordance with the State budget.
(j)    Money expended from the Fund for the Program is supplemental to and is not intended to take the place of funding that otherwise would be appropriated for the Program.
(k)    The Administration and the Maryland Department of Emergency Management, in coordination with any other appropriate unit of State government, shall identify and apply for grant funding, including federal grant funding, to support the Program.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 20A - The Jane E. Lawton Conservation Loan Program › Section 9-20A-01 - Definitions

(a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)    “Administration” means the Maryland Energy Administration.
(c)    “Borrower” means an eligible State agency, local jurisdiction, nonprofit organization, or eligible business that applies and qualifies for a loan under this Program.
(d)    “Eligible business” means a commercial enterprise or business that is in good standing with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation and is:
(1)    incorporated in the State; or
(2)    registered to do business in the State.
(e)    “Energy cost savings” means the actual reduction in operating expenses resulting from the installation, operation, and maintenance of a project financed under the Program.
(f)    “Fund” means the Jane E. Lawton Conservation Fund.
(g)    (1)    “Local jurisdiction” means any county or municipality of the State.
(2)    “Local jurisdiction” includes:
(i)    a board of education of a county or municipality;
(ii)    a special district that is established by State law and that operates within a single county;
(iii)    a special district that is established by a county under public general law; and
(iv)    an office, board, or department that is established in a county under State law and that is funded, under State law, at least in part by the county governing body.
(h)    “Municipality” means any municipal corporation in the State that is subject to the provisions of Article XI–E of the Maryland Constitution or any duly authorized agency or instrumentality of the municipality.
(i)    “Nonprofit organization” means a corporation, foundation, school, hospital, or other legal entity, no part of the net earnings of which inure to the benefit of any private shareholder or individual holding an interest in the entity.
(j)    “Program” means the Jane E. Lawton Conservation Loan Program.
(k)    “Project” means one or more improvements or modifications that enhance the energy efficiency and reduce the operating expenses of a structure located in Maryland.
(l)    (1)    “State agency” means any permanent or temporary State office, department, division or unit, bureau, board, commission, task force, authority, institution, State college or university, and any other unit of State government, whether executive, legislative, or judicial.
(2)    “State agency” includes any subunits of State government.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 20A - The Jane E. Lawton Conservation Loan Program › Section 9-20A-03 - Purpose

The purpose of the Program is to provide financial assistance in the form of low interest and zero interest loans to nonprofit organizations, local jurisdictions, State agencies, and eligible businesses for projects in order to:
(1)    promote energy conservation;
(2)    reduce consumption of fossil fuels;
(3)    improve energy efficiency;
(4)    enhance energy–related economic development and stability in the nonprofit, commercial, and industrial sectors; and
(5)    reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 20A - The Jane E. Lawton Conservation Loan Program › Section 9-20A-04 - Duties of Administration

The Administration shall:
(1)    manage, supervise, and administer the Program;
(2)    adopt regulations to ensure that loans are provided only to projects that carry out the purpose of the Program;
(3)    attach specific terms to any loan that are considered necessary to ensure that the purpose of the Program is fulfilled; and
(4)    develop procedures for monitoring projects to assess whether the improvements or modifications made by an eligible entity or business that had received a loan under the Program have resulted in a measurable reduction in energy consumption.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 20A - The Jane E. Lawton Conservation Loan Program › Section 9-20A-05 - Application

(a)    (1)    To receive a loan under the Program, a borrower must file an application with the Administration.
(2)    If the borrower is an eligible business, the application must be signed by the chief operating officer or an authorized officer of the business.
(3)    If the borrower is a local jurisdiction, the application must be signed by the chief elected officer of the county or municipality, or if none, by the governing body of the county or municipality in which the project is located.
(4)    If the borrower is a public school, the application must be signed by the board of education of the county in which the project is located.
(5)    If the borrower is a State agency, the application must be signed by the head of the State agency.
(b)    The application shall contain any information the Administration determines is necessary, including:
(1)    the projected cost to accomplish a proposed project;
(2)    the amount of energy or fuel a proposed project is expected to save over a defined period of time after completion of the project;
(3)    the anticipated environmental benefits in the form of reduced emissions or pollution attributable to the proposed project;
(4)    the amount of cost savings expected to be generated over a defined period of time after completion of the proposed project;
(5)    a description of the borrower’s contribution to a proposed project as required by § 9–20A–06 of this subtitle; and
(6)    any additional information relating to the borrower or the proposed project that may be required by the Administration in order to administer the Program.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 20A - The Jane E. Lawton Conservation Loan Program › Section 9-20A-06 - General Provisions Regarding Loans

(a)    Loans from the Fund may be used for:
(1)    the costs of implementing projects, including the costs of all necessary:
(i)    technical assessments;
(ii)    studies;
(iii)    surveys;
(iv)    plans and specifications; and
(v)    start–up, architectural, engineering, or other special services;
(2)    the costs of procuring necessary technology, equipment, licenses, or materials; and
(3)    the costs of construction, rehabilitation, or modification, including the purchase and installation of any necessary machinery, equipment, or furnishings.
(b)    Each borrower shall make a contribution to a project that is of a type and amount acceptable to the Administration.
(c)    A borrower other than a State agency must document that the anticipated energy cost savings to the borrower over a defined period according to a methodology acceptable to the Administration after the completion of the project are greater than the total cost of the project to the borrower.
(d)    Loans made under the Program to a borrower other than a State agency shall:
(1)    be repayable by the borrower from specified revenues that may include the energy cost savings generated by a project;
(2)    bear interest at a rate that the Administration determines to be necessary and reasonable for the project; and
(3)    be repayable in accordance with a schedule that the Administration sets, which may be on a deferred payment basis.
(e)    (1)    A borrower other than a State agency shall provide assurances for the repayment of a loan.
(2)    The assurances:
(i)    shall include a promissory note; and
(ii)    may include superior or subordinate mortgage liens, guarantees of repayment, or other forms of collateral.
(f)    Loans may be made in conjunction with, or in addition to, financial assistance provided through other State or federal programs.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 20A - The Jane E. Lawton Conservation Loan Program › Section 9-20A-07 - Jane E. Lawton Conservation Fund

(a)    There is a Jane E. Lawton Conservation Fund.
(b)    The Administration shall administer the Fund.
(c)    (1)    The Fund is a special, nonlapsing fund that is not subject to § 7–302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.
(2)    The State Treasurer shall hold the Fund and the Comptroller shall account for the Fund.
(d)    The Fund consists of:
(1)    money appropriated in the State budget to the Program;
(2)    money received from any public or private source;
(3)    interest and investment earnings on the Fund; and
(4)    repayments and prepayments of principal and interest on loans made from the Fund.
(e)    The Fund may be used only:
(1)    to pay the expenses of the Program;
(2)    to provide loans to eligible borrowers and projects; and
(3)    to enhance the credit of a financing offered by eligible banks and other financial institutions for projects.
(f)    (1)    The State Treasurer shall invest and reinvest the money of the Fund in the same manner as other State money may be invested.
(2)    Any investment earnings of the Fund shall be paid into the Fund.
(3)    Any repayment of principal and interest on loans made from the Fund shall be paid into the Fund.
(g)    (1)    The Administration shall annually reserve for at least 90 days a portion of the money from the Fund that is available for financial assistance under the Program for loans to nonprofit organizations.
(2)    In a fiscal year in which requests for financial assistance from nonprofit organizations are less than the amount of money reserved under paragraph (1) of this subsection for the period determined by the Administration, the Administration may make the unencumbered or noncommitted portion of the reserve available to other borrowers in the Program.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 20A - The Jane E. Lawton Conservation Loan Program › Section 9-20A-09 - Use of Fund for Credit Enhancement

(a)    The Administration may use the Fund to enhance the credit of a financing offered by a bank or other financial institution for a project.
(b)    A credit enhancement issued in accordance with subsection (a) of this section shall:
(1)    carry out the purpose of the Program in a manner the Administration considers appropriate;
(2)    facilitate financing of at least one project of a local jurisdiction, nonprofit organization, or eligible business; and
(3)    be offered only to a bank or other financial institution in good standing with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation that is:
(i)    incorporated in the State; or
(ii)    registered to do business in the State.
(c)    The Administration may assess a reasonable fee to a participating bank or financial institution for the administration of this section.
(d)    The Administration shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 20A - The Jane E. Lawton Conservation Loan Program › Section 9-20A-10 - False Statement or Report Prohibited

(a)    A person may not knowingly make or cause to be made any false statement or report in any document required to be furnished to the Administration by any agreement relating to financial assistance.
(b)    A person applying for financial assistance may not knowingly make or cause to be made any false statement for the purpose of influencing any action of the Administration on an application for financial assistance or for the purpose of influencing any action of the Administration affecting financial assistance already provided.
(c)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $50,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 20B - Maryland Strategic Energy Investment Program › Section 9-20B-01 - Definitions

(a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)    “Administration” means the Maryland Energy Administration.
(c)    “Board” means the Strategic Energy Investment Advisory Board established under § 9–20B–07 of this subtitle.
(d)    “Clean energy industry” means a group of employers and building and trade associations that are associated by their promotion of:
(1)    products and services that improve energy efficiency and conservation, including products and services provided by:
(i)    electricians;
(ii)    heating, ventilation, and air–conditioning installers;
(iii)    plumbers;
(iv)    energy auditors;
(v)    carpenters;
(vi)    pile–driver operators;
(vii)    millwrights;
(viii)    insulation workers; and
(ix)    well drillers; and
(2)    renewable and clean energy resources.
(e)    “Fund” means the Maryland Strategic Energy Investment Fund.
(f)    “Program” means the Maryland Strategic Energy Investment Program.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 20B - Maryland Strategic Energy Investment Program › Section 9-20B-04 - Duties of Administration

The Administration shall:
(1)    manage, supervise, and administer the Program;
(2)    adopt regulations to implement the Program and to ensure that Fund resources are utilized only to carry out the purposes of the Program;
(3)    attach specific terms and conditions to any grant, loan, or other form of assistance that are determined by the Administration as necessary to ensure that the purposes of the Program are fulfilled;
(4)    develop procedures for monitoring programs, projects, activities, and investments to verify that Fund resources are being used to meet the purposes of the Program; and
(5)    provide money annually or as needed to the Clean Air Fund managed by the Department of the Environment to fund the costs of the Department’s programs to reduce or mitigate the effects of climate change.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 20B - Maryland Strategic Energy Investment Program › Section 9-20B-06 - Plans for Expenditures

(a)    On or before December 31, 2019, the Administration shall develop a plan for expenditures for fiscal year 2020 and a plan for expenditures covering the next 3 fiscal years.
(b)    (1)    The Administration shall hold one or more public meetings in conjunction with the development of a plan.
(2)    The Administration:
(i)    shall hold at least four public meetings across the State during the development of the initial plan under subsection (a) of this section, in the eastern, southern, central, and western parts of the State, respectively; and
(ii)    is encouraged to solicit input from all regions of the State in developing subsequent plans under this section.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 20B - Maryland Strategic Energy Investment Program › Section 9-20B-07 - Strategic Energy Investment Advisory Board

(a)    There is a Strategic Energy Investment Advisory Board.
(b)    (1)    The Board shall review the Program and the Administration’s proposed uses of and expenditures from the Fund and make recommendations to the Administration concerning any proposed use or expenditure.
(2)    The Administration shall consider the Board’s recommendations when making decisions about uses and expenditures from the Fund.
(c)    The Board consists of the following members:
(1)    one member of the Senate, appointed by the President of the Senate;
(2)    one member of the House of Delegates, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Delegates;
(3)    the following members appointed by the Governor:
(i)    two representatives of Maryland residential customers;
(ii)    a representative of Maryland commercial customers;
(iii)    a representative of large electricity users in the State;
(iv)    a representative of an electric company;
(v)    a representative of an electric cooperative;
(vi)    a representative of electricity suppliers;
(vii)    a representative of a Maryland environmental group; and
(viii)    a representative of a renewable electricity industry; and
(4)    the following nonvoting ex officio members:
(i)    the Chairman of the Public Service Commission or the Chairman’s designee;
(ii)    the People’s Counsel or the designee of the People’s Counsel; and
(iii)    the Secretary of the Environment or the Secretary’s designee.
(d)    If a regulated lobbyist is appointed to serve as a member of the Board, the lobbyist:
(1)    is not subject to § 5–504(d) of the General Provisions Article with respect to that service; and
(2)    is not subject to § 5–704(f)(3) of the General Provisions Article as a result of that service.
(e)    The Governor shall appoint the chair of the Board from among its voting members.
(f)    (1)    The term of a member appointed by the Governor is 3 years.
(2)    The terms of the members appointed by the Governor are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on June 1, 2008.
(3)    (i)    The Board shall meet at least 2 times each year.
(ii)    In addition, the Board may meet at the discretion of the chair of the Board or the request of the Director of the Administration.
(4)    The Board may act only by the affirmative vote of at least six voting members.
(5)    A member of the Board:
(i)    may not receive compensation as a member of the Board; but
(ii)    is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.
(g)    The Administration shall provide staff support for the Board.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 20B - Maryland Strategic Energy Investment Program › Section 9-20B-08 - Disclosures Regarding Contracts

(a)    The Administration regularly shall disclose summary information regarding any contract entered into by the Administration that encumbers $100,000 or more from the Fund.
(b)    For each of the contracts specified under subsection (a) of this section, the following information shall be posted on the Administration’s website on a quarterly basis:
(1)    the name and business address of the parties of the contract;
(2)    a summary of the goods and services to be provided under the contract; and
(3)    the maximum amount of money from the Fund that may be obligated by the contract.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 20B - Maryland Strategic Energy Investment Program › Section 9-20B-09 - Monitoring of Outcomes

(a)    The Administration shall monitor and analyze the impact of each program, project, activity, and investment to ensure that the outcome of each program, project, activity, or investment achieves the purposes of the Program.
(b)    In monitoring and analyzing the impact of a program, project, activity, or investment under subsection (a) of this section, if the Administration finds that the outcome of the program, project, activity, or investment is not achieving the purposes of the Program, the Administration shall take specific measures to address the findings.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 20B - Maryland Strategic Energy Investment Program › Section 9-20B-10 - Third-Party Contracts

The Administration may enter into contracts with third parties to assist in the development and implementation of programs and projects that will advance the purposes of the Program or to administer the Program, including contracts with third parties to make, service, or settle loans and other assistance or investments made through the Program.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 20B - Maryland Strategic Energy Investment Program › Section 9-20B-11 - False Statements or Reports Prohibited

(a)    A person may not knowingly make or cause to be made any false statement or report in any document required to be furnished to the Administration by any agreement relating to a grant, loan, or other financial assistance.
(b)    A person applying for a grant, loan, or other financial assistance through the Program may not knowingly make or cause to be made any false statements for the purpose of influencing any action of the Administration on an application or for the purpose of influencing any action of the Administration affecting any grant, loan, or other financial assistance already provided.
(c)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $50,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 20B - Maryland Strategic Energy Investment Program › Section 9-20B-12 - Annual Reports

(a)    On or before January 1 of each year, the Administration shall report to the Governor, to the Board, and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of this article, to the General Assembly and the members of the Senate Finance Committee and the House Economic Matters Committee on the uses and expenditures of the Fund from the prior fiscal year.
(b)    The report shall include:
(1)    a detailed accounting of all amounts received by and disbursed from the Fund, including the amount and recipient of each grant awarded by the Administration, and identifying multiple grants awarded to the same person or the same address;
(2)    all amounts used by the Administration for administrative purposes, including the funding source from which each amount was obtained;
(3)    programs, projects, and activities included in each category under § 9–20B–05(g) of this subtitle;
(4)    the status of programs, projects, activities, and investments implemented with funds from the Fund, including an evaluation of the impact of the programs, projects, activities, and investments that are directed to low–income or moderate–income residential sectors or to other particular classes of ratepayers;
(5)    an estimate of electricity savings from the programs, projects, activities, and investments;
(6)    the number of allowances sold in each auction;
(7)    the average allowance price from each auction;
(8)    an estimate of revenue from future auctions;
(9)    an accounting of all amounts received or disbursed by the Fund from all other sources, including money received in accordance with orders issued and settlement agreements approved by the Public Service Commission;
(10)    recommendations for changes to the allocation of funds under § 9–20B–05(g) of this subtitle;
(11)    the status of programs and expenditures in the current fiscal year; and
(12)    possible or expected program initiatives and changes in later years.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 20C - Maryland Offshore Wind Business Development Fund › Section 9-20C-01 - Definitions

(a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)    “Administration” means the Maryland Energy Administration.
(c)    “Advisory Committee” means the Maryland Offshore Wind Business Development Advisory Committee established under § 9–20C–02 of this subtitle.
(d)    “Director” means the Director of the Maryland Energy Administration.
(e)    “Emerging business” means a business that is at least 51% owned and controlled by an individual or individuals who are certified to have a personal net worth, as defined in § 14–301 of the State Finance and Procurement Article, that does not exceed $6,500,000 as adjusted each year for inflation according to the Consumer Price Index.
(f)    “Fund” means the Maryland Offshore Wind Business Development Fund established under § 9–20C–03 of this subtitle.
(g)    “Minority” means an individual who is a member of any of the groups listed in § 14–301(k)(1)(i) of the State Finance and Procurement Article.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 20C - Maryland Offshore Wind Business Development Fund › Section 9-20C-03 - Maryland Offshore Wind Business Development Fund

(a)    There is a Maryland Offshore Wind Business Development Fund in the Administration.
(b)    The purposes of the Fund are to:
(1)    provide financial assistance, business development assistance, and employee training opportunities for the benefit of emerging businesses in the State, including minority–owned emerging businesses, to prepare those businesses to participate in the emerging offshore wind industry; and
(2)    encourage emerging businesses in the State, including minority–owned emerging businesses, to participate in the emerging offshore wind industry.
(c)    The Administration may use the Fund to:
(1)    carry out the purposes of the Fund; and
(2)    pay the costs of implementing this subtitle.
(d)    The Director shall manage and supervise the Fund.
(e)    (1)    The Fund is a special, nonlapsing fund that is not subject to reversion under § 7–302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.
(2)    The State Treasurer shall hold the Fund separately, and the Comptroller shall account for the Fund.
(f)    (1)    The State Treasurer shall invest the money of the Fund in the same manner as other State money.
(2)    Any investment earnings of the Fund shall be credited to the Fund.
(g)    The Fund consists of:
(1)    money appropriated by the State to the Fund;
(2)    money paid to the Fund by a qualified offshore wind project under § 7–704.1(h) of the Public Utilities Article;
(3)    money made available to the Fund through federal programs or private contributions;
(4)    repayment of principal or payment of interest on a loan made from the Fund;
(5)    proceeds from the sale, disposition, lease, or rental by the Administration of collateral related to financing that the Administration provides under this subtitle;
(6)    investment earnings of the Fund; and
(7)    any other money made available to the Administration for the Fund.
(h)    (1)    In fiscal years 2014 and 2015, $1,500,000 shall be transferred from the Strategic Energy Investment Fund to the Fund.
(2)    In fiscal year 2016, $1,000,000 shall be transferred from the Strategic Energy Investment Fund to the Fund.