J.R. 5                                        1993 JOINT RESOLUTIONS

Joint Resolution No. 5
(House Joint Resolution No. 22)

A House Joint Resolution concerning

Maryland Energy Policy

FOR the purpose of describing the General Assembly's view of energy policy and
establishing guidelines for long-range planning and goal's for energy use in
Maryland.

WHEREAS: The State of Maryland's population and economy will continue to
grow for the foreseeable future; and

WHEREAS: Energy is a key determinant of environmental quality, the vitality of
the State's economy, and the way we live; and

WHEREAS: Energy is provided from natural and processed resources which are
both limited and costly; and                                                                       

WHEREAS, The sources of energy most commonly used are various natural
resources, which are not only expensive and limited in supply but are also subject to state
and local controls outside Maryland, including the often unpredictable controls exerted
by politically unstable governments; and                                         

WHEREAS, Efficient use of energy will reduce the cost of State government, lower
the costs of commerce within Maryland, and provide a more secure supply of energy at a
lower cost to the citizens of the State; and

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WHEREAS, It is the intent of the General Assembly that the Maryland Energy
Policy established in this Resolution serve as the basis for policy decisions made in the
State regarding energy consumption; now, therefore, be it                   

RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF MARYLAND, That the
energy Policy of the State of Maryland shall be to:                             

1. Assure Maryland's energy supply and environmental quality through the
promotion and encouragement of efficient energy practices and improvements
throughout the State;

2.       Adopt and implement mechanisms to assure energy efficient
communities, buildings, equipment and transportation systems throughout the State;

3.       Ensure environmental quality for. all citizens of Maryland through the
sound use of energy;                                                                             

4.       Ensure sustained economic growth through the efficient use of all
cost-effective energy resources and by incorporating renewable energy sources, and
energy-efficient products and processes;

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