(a) A greenhouse gas emissions source in the State’s manufacturing sector that implements a voluntary greenhouse gas emissions reduction plan that is approved by the Department on or before January 1, 2012, may be eligible to receive voluntary early action credits under any future State law requiring greenhouse gas emissions reductions from the manufacturing sector.
(b) A voluntary greenhouse gas emissions reduction plan may include measures to:
(1) Reduce energy use and increase process efficiency; and
(2) Facilitate industry–wide research and development directed toward future measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 2 - Ambient Air Quality Control
Subtitle 12 - Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions
Section 2-1201 - Legislative Findings
Section 2-1203 - Statewide Greenhouse Gas Inventory
Section 2-1204 - Reduction of Statewide Greenhouse Gas Emissions -- 2020
Section 2-1204.1 - Reduction of Statewide Greenhouse Gas Emissions -- 2030
Section 2-1204.2 - Inclusion of State in Regional Initiative
Section 2-1205 - Adoption of Plans, Regulations, and Programs to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Section 2-1206 - Factors in Adoption of Final Plans
Section 2-1207 - Independent Study by Institution of Higher Education
Section 2-1208 - Credits for Implementation of Voluntary Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Plan
Section 2-1210 - Action by General Assembly on Review of Study and Reports