Building Energy Transition Implementation Task Force
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The
Climate Solutions Now Act of 2022 requires that MDE create the Building Energy Transition Implementation Task Force. The Task Force shall recommend programs, policies, and incentives aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the buildings sector including through the following ways:
· Incentives for electrification projects
· Commercial tax credits or direct subsidy payments for decarbonization projects
· Incentives through EmPOWER and other state programs for electrification
· Low-income household holistic retrofit targets
· Heat pump sales targets
· On-bill, low-interest financing
The Task Force is required to provide a report to the Governor and the General Assembly by December 1, 2023. MDE intends to launch the Task Force in the first half of 2023.
Contact: mark.stewart1@maryland.gov, Climate Change Program manager
Website: susan.casey1@maryland.gov