CLEAN ENERGY
Renamed Energy Programs Division in March 2014.
CLEAN ENERGY GRANTS & VOUCHERS
Under Clean Energy, abolished in March 2014.
COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL PROGRAMS
Under Energy Efficiency, renamed Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency under Energy Programs Division in March 2014.
DISTRIBUTED GENERATION
Under Commercial and Industrial Programs.
ENERGY CONSERVATION
Under Energy Market Strategies, renamed Economic Development and Energy Finance under Policy, Planning and Analysis Division in March 2014.
ENERGY EDUCATION
Under Residential Programs, abolished in 2003.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Abolished in March 2014.
ENERGY MARKET STRATEGIES
Renamed Policy, Planning and Analysis Division in March 2014.
FARM AUDITS & INCENTIVES
Under Energy Programs Division, reorganized as Agriculture and Low- and Moderate-Income Community Grants.
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
Renamed Government Affairs and Communications Division in March 2014.
GRID RESILIENCY TASK FORCE
Appointed by Governor's Energy Advisor: David Beugelmans, J.D.; Michael J. Fischer; Jerry T. Hughes; Barney Krucoff; Kevin M. Lucas; Kenneth J. Mallette; Kenneth M. Miller; Sandra Patty; Nicolas Puga; Matthew Raifman; Merwin R. Sands; David St. Jean; Malcolm D. Woolf.
In July 2012, Governor's Energy Advisor was asked to work with specified State agencies in studying ways to strengthen Maryland's electric distribution system (Executive Order 01.01.2012.15). For that purpose, Grid Resiliency Task Force was convened. Its findings and recommendations were submitted to Governor on Sept. 24, 2012.
INDUSTRIAL PROGRAMS
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
LEGISLATION & POLICY
MARKETING & EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
MARYLAND COUNTIES ENERGY COUNCIL
MARYLAND OFFSHORE WIND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Chair (chosen by Governor): Zenita Wickham Hurley
Chair: Abigail R. Hopper, Esq, Governor's Energy Advisory
Under Energy Efficiency, renamed Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency.
Abolished in Jan. 2003.
Renamed Government Relations and Communications in July 2011.
Formerly under Residential Programs, renamed Communications and Marketing and transferred to Legislation and Policy.
Last met in 1998.
Staff: Ross Tyler (443) 694-3077; e-mail: ross.tyler@maryland.gov
Appointed by Governor: Elizabeth J. Burdock; Richard Cerkovnik, Ph.D.; Eugene M. DeLoatch, Ph.D.; Donald E. Engel, Ph.D.; Armin Peter Jakob Forster; Joseph Gaskins; Paul R. Haberlein; Benjamin F. Hobbs, Ph.D.; Theis Jorgensen; Lance Lucas; Renee C. Sprow; Stanley W. Tucker. Terms expire 2014.
Appointed by Senate President: Brian J. Feldman; Stephen S. Hershey, Jr.
Appointed by House Speaker: two vacancies.
Ex officio: Kevin Christopher Clark, designee of Secretary of Business & Economic Development; Devon L. Dodson, Acting Director, Maryland Energy Administration.
In June 2013, Maryland Offshore Wind Business Development Advisory Committee was authorized (Chapter 3, Acts of 2013).
Committee made recommendations to Maryland Energy Administration on most effective use of Maryland Offshore Wind Business Development Fund, also established by this statute. Recommendations included specific information on maximizing opportunities for emerging businesses in Maryland, including minority-owned businesses, to participate in offshore wind industry.
Committee's initial recommendations were completed in Dec. 2013, and updates were submitted in Dec. 2014.
Authorization for Committee ended after submission of its final report.
PLANNING
Renamed Regulatory Strategies and Planning in 2010.
POLICY, PLANNING & ANALYSIS DIVISION
Renamed Energy Policy, Planning and Analysis Division.
REGULATORY STRATEGIES & PLANNING
Renamed Energy Market Strategies in July 2011.
RENEWABLE ENERGY
Renamed Clean Energy in 2008.
RENEWABLE ENERGY GRANTS
Under Clean Energy, in March 2014, renamed Residential and Commercial Clean Energy Grants under Energy Programs Division.
RESIDENTIAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Under Energy Efficiency, renamed Residential Programs and Training under Policy, Planning and Analysis Division in March 2014.
RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS & TRAINING
Under Energy Policy, Planning and Analysis Division, renamed Maryland Smart Energy Communities.
SOLAR & WIND GRANTS PROGRAMS
Under Energy Programs Division, renamed Solar Programs.
STATE AGENCY LOAN PROGRAM & SOLAR SCHOOLS
Under Renewable Energy, renamed State Agency Loan Program and Solar Grant Programs in July 2006.
STATE GOVERNMENT ENERGY EFFICIENCY & ENERGY ASSURANCE
Under Energy Programs Division, renamed State Buildings and Energy Code.
TRANSPORTATION BIO-FUELS & CLEAN PRODUCTION PROGRAMS
Under Energy Programs Division, renamed Transportation Bio-Heat and Clean Production Tax Credits.
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