Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard – Eligible Sources – Waste–to–Energy
Sponsor: Jefferson L. Ghrist (District 36)Committee: Environment and TransportationSubject: Energy and ClimateStatus: Hearing 3/13 at 1:30 p.m. (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Altering the definition of 'Tier 1 renewable source' for purposes of including energy derived from waste as an energy source eligible for inclusion in the renewable energy portfolio standard.
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Testimony (21)
MGA witness listFAV 10FavorableFWA 2Favorable with amendmentsUNF 9Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Dipnarine, Christopher | 4MyCiTy Inc. | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | DeMinco, Lynne | BCRW | Position only |
| FAV | Sutherland, David | Measurable energy solutions | Oral |
| FAV | Gupta, Ashwani | University of Maryland: College Park | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Ghrist, Delegate Ghristlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Finkbeiner, Rick | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Jones, Matthew | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Lang, Alan | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Tibbals, Trudy | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Waheed, Fatima | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Stegman, Matt | Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Position only |
| UNF | Kunze, Jenniferlobbyist | Clean Water Action | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Demiray, Sonia | Climate Communications Coalition | Position only |
| UNF | Stewart, Frances | Elders Climate Action Maryland | Position only |
| UNF | Habib, Imanlobbyist | Progressive Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Alexander, Peter | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Arndt, Dave | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Outten, Megan | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Taylor, Tom | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Sanchez Ifekauche, Delora | Cornerstone Government Affairs | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Urban, Mary | WIN Waste Innovations | Oral + Written (PDF) |