Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 8-1913 - Definitions(a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated.(b) "Clean energy project" means a project to improve access to clean, renewable energy sources in a community disproportionately affected by climate impacts.(c) "Climate mitigation project" means a project to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases and co-pollutants and mitigate the health impacts of climate impacts in a community disproportionately affected by climate impacts.(d) "Community disproportionately affected by climate impacts" means a community identified using the methodology recommended by the Commission on Environmental Justice and Sustainable Communities under § 1-702 of the Environment Article.(e) "Corps Board" means the Advisory Board of the Corps Program.(f) "Corps Program" means the Chesapeake Conservation Corps Program established under § 8-1914 of this part.(g) "Energy conservation project" means a project to promote energy conservation or efficiency, including a project to:(1) Improve energy efficiency of households and public structures through energy audits, weatherization, and other on-site energy conservation measures;(2) Implement clean energy projects in communities to enhance the use of renewable energy, reduce carbon emissions, and mitigate climate impacts;(3) Implement community greening and urban tree canopy projects that create energy savings; and(4) Assist schools in becoming "green schools" and reducing energy costs.(h) "Environmental project" means a project that results in long-term preservation, protection, and conservation of the environment, in areas including environmental restoration, agricultural and forestry, infrastructure, energy conservation, and educational improvements.(i) "Qualified organization" means:(1) A nonprofit organization;(3) A community association;(4) A service, youth, or civic group;(5) An institution of higher education;(6) A county or municipality; or(7) A unit of State government.(j) "Trust" means the Chesapeake Bay Trust.Amended by 2022 Md. Laws, Ch. 38, Sec. 4, eff. 6/1/2022.Amended without change by 2013 Md. Laws, Ch. 435, Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2013.Amended without change by 2013 Md. Laws, Ch. 434, Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2013.