Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard and Geothermal Heating and Cooling Systems
Altering the renewable energy portfolio standard in certain years to require a certain percentage of energy from Tier 1 renewable sources each year to be...
House-Senate Divisions Killed Climate Bill But It Should Have a Second Life in 2022
During a legislative session dominated by coronavirus relief and confronting systemic inequities, General Assembly Democrats splintered over major climate change legislation, which eventually led to...
Maryland Senate passes climate act by wide margin
The Maryland Senate voted Friday to ramp up Maryland’s efforts to fight climate change over the next decade, passing a sweeping bill that calls for...
Maryland releases long-awaited climate plan
Maryland releases a climate action plan to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2045,14 months later than directed by the legislature.
Department of the Environment Releases a Climate Action Plan — 14 Months After Deadline
The Maryland Department of the Environment released a 279-page report Friday outlining the state’s plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve net-zero emissions by...
Montgomery County Joins Leaders Across Maryland and the United States in Affirming Commitment to Global Climate Action on Fifth Anniversary of Paris Agreement
Montgomery County has joined counties and cities across Maryland and the United States to mark the five-year anniversary of the world coming together to sign...
County Executive Marc Elrich To Transform Portion Of Former Landfill Into Solar Energy Project
Montgomery County moves another step closer toward meeting the ambitious goal of eliminating greenhouse emissions by 2035 with an innovative partnership that will provide reliable...
Preparing for Climate Change in Maryland
This page provides an overview of the steps Maryland is taking to prepare for the impacts of climate change.