Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 2-2301 - Coordination of anaerobic digestion technology projects(a) The Department shall coordinate with the Maryland Energy Administration, the Department of the Environment, the Department of Commerce, the University of Maryland College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, electric companies, farmers, and industry to ensure anaerobic digestion technology projects are appropriately coordinated.(b)(1) The Department, in coordination with the Maryland Energy Administration, the Department of the Environment, and the Department of Commerce, shall establish guidance for farmers regarding the development and implementation of anaerobic digestion technology.(2) The guidance established under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall include information on: (i) Obtaining required permits and electric interconnection;(ii) Available tax incentives and energy rebates; and(iii) Relevant regulations for waste systems, including for systems that incorporate animal waste and other resources, such as food waste.Added by 2024 Md. Laws, Ch. 445,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2024.