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This bill aims to increase energy efficiency and conservation efforts for low-income households in Maryland. Key provisions include: - Establishing annual incremental energy savings targets of at least 0.4% per year starting in 2023 for low-income residential energy efficiency and weatherization programs administered by the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). - Requiring DHCD to submit plans every 2-3 years detailing proposals to achieve the energy savings targets, and to coordinate funding from various sources to support energy efficiency retrofits, weatherization, and maintenance for low-income housing. - Creating a Green and Healthy Task Force to advance the alignment, branding, and coordination of resources to deliver green and healthy housing for low-income households in the state. - Directing DHCD to report annually to the Public Service Commission on the low-income energy efficiency programs, including the number of participants served and the energy savings achieved. The bill is intended to expand and improve energy efficiency and conservation measures for low-income residents in Maryland.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0108?ys=2022RS