State-Funded Construction and Major Renovation Projects - Solar Panels - Requirement
What this bill does
Requiring the State, for certain construction projects and major renovation projects proposed after December 31, 2021, to require that the project be designed, engineered, and constructed in a manner that allows the roof to withstand the weight of solar panels; requiring certain construction projects and major renovation projects to include the installation of the maximum number of solar panels for which the project was designed; requiring the Maryland Green Building Council to provide certain recommendations; etc.
Analysis reads the bill text, the fiscal note, and the witness list. It is generated by Claude and reviewed by nobody, so check the source documents before you rely on it.
Testimony (14)
MGA witness list| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Parts, Chris | AIA Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Tulkin, Joshlobbyist | MD Sierra Club | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Neely, Gerard | Madison Energy Investments | Oral |
| FAV | Fahrig, Landon | Maryland Energy Administration | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | West, Christopher | Senator Chris West | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Brewster, Gerry | The Maryland State Fair and Agricultural Society Inc. | Oral |
| FAV | Moore, Teresa | The Valleys Planning Council, Inc. | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Ranson, Emilylobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator West, Senator Westlegislator | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Jabin, Drew | Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Graf, Lorilobbyist | Maryland Building Industry Association | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Ortiz, Jeanettelobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Sterrette, Dawana | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Woolums, Johnlobbyist | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |