The Energy Resilience and Efficiency Working Group
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Created by the
Climate Solutions Now Act, the Energy Resilience and Efficiency Working Group is primarily composed of representatives of electric energy companies. Members will focus on energy infrastructure improvements, transmission efficiency, and battery backups.
THE WORKING GROUP WILL:
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Advise the commission on issues and opportunities related to energy infrastructure improvements, transmission efficiency improvement, and battery backup viability; and
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Conduct a study of:
- Methods for the state to encourage electricity storage technology research;
- Methods of increasing the security of the electricity grid by supporting distributed renewable energy projects and energy storage with the potential to supply electric energy to critical facilities during widespread power outage;
- Potential electric grid distribution transformation projects;
- The potential to develop clean energy resources on previously developed project sites; and
- The lifespan and viability of energy facilities in the state that do not emit Greenhouse Gas, including:
- Solar energy generating facilities
- Nuclear energy-generating facilities
- Wind energy-generating facilities
- Geothermal energy-generating facilities
- Hydroelectric energy-generating facilities
- Biofuel energy-generating facilities
The Working Group will report its findings to the Commission and the General Assembly.
Study and Staff Support:
Jared Williams, Climate Change Policy Analyst, Maryland Department of the Environment, jared.williams@maryland.gov
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