State Buildings Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act

The State Buildings Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act stipulates that all state agencies shall reduce their energy consumption by 5% by 2009 and 10% by 2010 from a 2005 baseline. The DGS, in cooperation with MEA, are to set forth energy performance indices for each agency. Each State agency is to conduct an analysis of each building under its jurisdiction of its gas and electric consumption and the cost of this consumption. It also states that all state agencies will submit to MEA an Energy Conservation Plan, by July 1, 2008, to include Energy Conservation Measures (ECM) to achieve the reduction goals. ECMs cited in the bill include energy performance contracting, energy efficient lighting retrofits, water conservation devices, weatherization, efficient heating and cooling devices, and employee training.

If you have questions or if your agency has not assigned an Energy Coordinator, please contact Crissy Godfrey at cgodfrey@energy.state.md.us, or at 410.260.7190.

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Meetings, Webinars & Networking

Registration and call-in information will be emailed to energy coordinators. If you have any questions, please contact please contact Crissy Godfrey at cgodfrey@energy.state.md.us, or at 410.260.7190

Upcoming Events

Optimizing HVAC Performance: Chilled Water & Air Distribution Systems (2-day AEE Workshop)

June 24 - 25 , 2008 (Columbia, MD)

 

Past Events

 

State Agency Energy Coordinator Networking Meeting

June 10 , 2008 (Columbia, MD)
10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

ENERGY STAR: Energy Efficiency and Green Buildings (space limited, register early)

Webinar: May 21, 2008
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

 

ENERGY STAR and Energy Performance Contracting (space limited, register early)

Webinar: May 20, 2008
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

April 21 State Agency Energy Coordinator Kick-off Meeting Presentations (repeated sessions)Webinar: May 20, 2008
11:00 a.m. - Noon

*11:05 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Creating an Energy Management Plan & Engaging Employees in EE
Presenter: Katy Hatcher

*11:30 a.m. - 11:55 a.m. Energy Conservation 101 Techniques (for state buildings)
Presenter: Larry Schoff

State Agency Energy Coordinator Kick-off Meeting

April 21, 2008 (Columbia, MD)

SB 267 State Buildings Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act Overview (repeat of April 21 presentation)

Webinar: May 8, 2008
11:00 a.m. - Noon

 

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