Md. Code, Nat. Res. § 8-1913

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;
(2) A school;
(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.

Md. Code, NR § 8-1913

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.