Environment

Maryland is a Climate Leader

The Maryland League of Conservation Voters ranked Martin O’Malley’s tenure as governor an A- for the environment.
In July 2008, Howard County announced the formation of a Green Business Council that will facilitate networking and sharing of 'green' Best Practices.
The University of Maryland conserved 20 million kilowatt hours between 2006 and 2008 using Comverge’s Real-Time Economic Load Response Program and Reliability Pricing Model (RPM) Program.
Baltimore has recycled 19% more than previous years since January 2008, when the single-stream recycling program took effect.
Cap-and-Trade auctions for pollution credits begin in September 2008 and could generate $140 million a year, some of which is allocated to continue to supplement the program.
In 2007, Forbes ranked America's Greenest States. "Only 10 states have a lower carbon footprint per capita than Maryland," and it was also noted that the state "ranks 40th in total energy consumption nationwide, and it managed less toxic waste per capita than all but six states in 2005."

Demand for 'green grants' encouraged the Maryland General Assembly increased the amount of money available 2008. Some current projects that are supplemented with the grants are:

Programs	Project Name	Location
Green Building Tax Credit	Natty Boh	Baltimore City
Green Building Tax Credit	Village Crest	Howard
Green Building Tax Credit	Waverly Gardens	Howard
Green Building Tax Credit	Century Engineering	Baltimore County
Green Building Tax Credit	Waterview Overlook	Baltimore City
Green Building Tax Credit	Manekin	Howard
On-site combined heat and power generation projects	University of Maryland	College Park
Source: Maryland Energy Administration, 2008

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