State of Maryland
State of Maryland
Maryland's Lead By Example energy programs and policies promote reducing costs and environmental footprint in state-owned facilities through energy efficiency and hedged energy purchases, including large purchases of renewable energy.
PORTFOLIO-WIDE LEADERSHIP COMMITMENTS
50% GHG reduction in 10 years
15% reduction in Energy Intensity
MARYLAND IS PARTICIPATING IN THE FOLLOWING DOE PROGRAMS:
| Better Climate Challenge | Â | Better Buildings Challenge | Â | Zero Energy Schools Accelerator |
Maryland achieved a 20% energy consumption reduction across a state agency building portfolio of 9 million square feet from a 2008 baseline in 2015, five years ahead of its 2020 goal by implementing Energy Performance Contracts, training agency staff, conducting a web-based competition among state agencies, and establishing internal agency milestones and goals. Energy consumption and savings are tracked through the statewide energy and utility database. Maryland has set a second energy efficiency goal of 15% from a 2018 baseline across a broader portfolio of 90.7 million square feet.
Maryland's early and sustained efforts to combat climate change make the State well positioned to join the Better Climate Challenge, tackling a 50% greenhouse gas reduction goal within 10 years across its larger portfolio of 91,791,006 square feet.
Below is the full recording of the virtual DOE/Maryland site visit and recognition event held December 2, 2020:
PROGRESS
| GHG Emissions Goals |
|---|
| 50%Reduction in Scope 1 & 2 Emissions | Progress |
| Energy Goals |
| 15%Reduction in Energy Intensity 15% Reduction in Portfolio Energy Intensity from a 2018 baseline by 2029. Second goal based on a commitment of 90.7 million square feet.
| Progress |
| 10%vs. Baseline | Energy Goals |
| 20%Reduction in Energy Intensity 20% Reduction in Portfolio Energy Intensity from a 2008 baseline by 2020. First goal based on a commitment of 9 million square feet.
| Progress |
 Goal Achieved25%vs. Baseline |
