Section 7-702 - Intent and findings. - Maryland Statutes

§ 7-702.Intent and findings.
 

(a)  Intent.- It is the intent of the General Assembly to: 

(1) recognize the economic, environmental, fuel diversity, and security benefits of renewable energy resources; 

(2) establish a market for electricity from these resources in Maryland; and 

(3) lower the cost to consumers of electricity produced from these resources. 

(b)  Findings.- The General Assembly finds that: 

(1) the benefits of electricity from renewable energy resources, including long-term decreased emissions, a healthier environment, increased energy security, and decreased reliance on and vulnerability from imported energy sources, accrue to the public at large; and 

(2) electricity suppliers and consumers share an obligation to develop a minimum level of these resources in the electricity supply portfolio of the State. 
 

[2004, ch. 487, § 1; ch. 488, § 1.]