State Buildings – Geothermal Energy Systems – Requirement
Sponsor: Delegate BarveCommittee: AppropriationsSubject: State Government - Agencies, Offices, and OfficialsStatus: Unfavorable Report by Appropriations; Withdrawn (as of Dec 1, 2021)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring the State to install a geothermal energy system in certain State buildings constructed by the State if the payback period for the system is less than or equal to 20 years.
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Testimony (9)
MGA witness listFAV 6FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsUNF 2Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Tulkin, Joshlobbyist | MD Sierra Club | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Ascher, Jasonlobbyist | Mid-Atlantic Pipe Trades Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Jackson, Gerald | Plumbers and Steamfitters UA Local Union 486 | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | College, Washington | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Barve, Delegate Barvelegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Sanchez, Diana | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Ware, Mathew | Vicinity Energy | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Bereano, Brucelobbyist | Individual | Oral |
| FWA | Barve, Delegate | Sponsor | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVAscher, JasonMid-Atlantic Pipe Trades AssociationRegistered for: Mid-Atlantic Pipe Trades Association; UA Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 486
UNFBereano, BruceRegistered for: 5400 Holiday Drive LLC; Anne Arundel County Fair; Aurora Technical Systems; BWI Airport Fire Rescue Local 1742; BWI Airport Professional Firefighters; BWI Taxi Management, Inc.…