Maryland SB479 modifies building energy performance standards and energy use intensity targets, exempting certain buildings and providing alternative.

Maryland SB479 revises the state's building energy performance standards and energy use intensity targets. It exempts specific buildings from compliance requirements, including those designated as historic, schools, hospitals, manufacturing, and agricultural buildings. The bill also exempts buildings that are permanent sensitive compartmented information facilities operated by federal or state agencies. It allows for alternative compliance pathways, including paying a fee for greenhouse gas emissions and crediting on-site renewable energy generation.

Maryland SB479 modifies building energy performance standards and energy use intensity targets, exempting certain buildings and providing alternative.

Maryland SB479 revises the state's building energy performance standards and energy use intensity targets. It exempts specific buildings from compliance requirements, including those designated as historic, schools, hospitals, manufacturing, and agricultural buildings. The bill also exempts buildings that are permanent sensitive compartmented information facilities operated by federal or state agencies. It allows for alternative compliance pathways, including paying a fee for greenhouse gas emissions and crediting on-site renewable energy generation.