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MD HB1134
MD HB1134Maryland Building Performance Standards – Fossil Fuel Use and Electric–Ready Standards
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Introduced
02/10/2023
02/10/2023
In Committee
04/10/2023
04/10/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/10/2023
04/10/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning Maryland Building Performance Standards - Fossil Fuel Use and Electric-Ready Standards FOR the purpose of requiring the Maryland Department of Labor to adopt, on or before a certain date and as part of the Maryland Building Performance Standards, a requirement that new buildings meet all energy demands of the building without the use of fossil fuels and an electric-ready standard for certain buildings; and generally relating to the Maryland Building Performance Standards. BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Public Safety Section 12-503 Annotated Code of Maryland (2022 Replacement Volume)
AI Summary
This bill requires the Maryland Department of Labor to adopt, by January 1, 2024, building performance standards that mandate new buildings meet all energy demands without the use of fossil fuels. The bill sets deadlines of October 1, 2025, for buildings under 7 stories and October 1, 2029, for buildings 7 stories or taller. It allows local jurisdictions to grant waivers for certain building types and systems that cannot feasibly use non-fossil fuel sources, but requires those buildings to minimize emissions and comply with electric-ready standards. The bill also requires a report by December 1, 2024, on policy changes needed to ensure the fossil fuel-free and electric-ready requirements do not diminish the availability or affordability of housing and electricity.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation (on 04/10/2023)
Taxonomy
Energy
- ‐ Energy Conservation
Environment
- ‐ Air Pollution, Global Warming, and Noise Pollution
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1134?ys=2023RS | 02/10/2023 |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/votes_comm/hb1134_ecm.pdf | 04/10/2023 |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/votes_comm/hb1134_ent.pdf | 04/10/2023 |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/bills/hb/hb1134f.pdf | 02/11/2023 |
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