Ch. 31

1997 LAWS OF MARYLAND

WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE GOVERNOR, THE ADMINISTRATION SHALL
IMPLEMENT AND ADMINISTER CONSERVATION, ALLOCATION, OR OTHER ENERGY
PROGRAMS OR MEASURES UNDER STATE LAW OR FEDERAL LAWS, ORDERS, OR
REGULATIONS.

(C) DIRECTOR.

THE GOVERNOR SHALL APPOINT A DIRECTOR OF THE ADMINISTRATION.

(D) STAFF.

THE ADMINISTRATION SHALL HAVE THE STAFF PROVIDED FOR IN THE STATE
BUDGET.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section formerly was Art. 41, § 10-701.
The only changes are in style.
9-2003. DUTIES.

THE ADMINISTRATION SHALL:

(1) PROVIDE ADVISORY, CONSULTATIVE, TRAINING, AND
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, GRANT AND LOAN FUNDS
THEREFOR, AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ANY MUNICIPALITY, COUNTY, STATE
UNIT, LOCAL PUBLIC AGENCY, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, OR PRIVATE ENTITY, IN
ORDER TO ESTABLISH OR CARRY OUT SOUND ENERGY POLICIES OR PRACTICES,
INCLUDING ENERGY MANAGEMENT AND ENERGY CONSERVATION;

(2) ASSUME THOSE RESPONSIBILITIES DELEGATED TO THE STATE
ENERGY OFFICES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ORDERS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS
ADOPTED UNDER ANY FEDERAL LAWS RELATING TO THE ALLOCATION,
CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, OR CONSUMPTION OF ENERGY RESOURCES OR
ANY OTHER DELEGATION OF FEDERAL AUTHORITY PERTAINING TO ENERGY;

(3) EVALUATE AND COORDINATE ENERGY RELATED POLICIES AND
ACTIVITIES AMONG ALL AGENCIES OF THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH OF THE STATE AND,
WHERE APPROPRIATE, THOSE OF THE VARIOUS LOCAL GOVERNMENTS;

(4) COLLECT, ANALYZE, AND EVALUATE STATISTICS AND
INFORMATION RELATED TO ENERGY USE, CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND
ENERGY PRODUCTION AND COORDINATE INFORMATION RELATED TO ENERGY
RESOURCES, INCLUDING ELECTRICITY, NATURAL GAS, AND THE PRODUCTION OF
OIL AND NATURAL GAS, WITH THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, THE POWER
PLANT RESEARCH PROGRAM, AND THE MARYLAND GEOLOGICAL SURVEY;

(5) SERVE AS LIAISON BETWEEN FEDERAL AND STATE AGENCIES FOR
ALL MATTERS RELATED TO ENERGY AND MAINTAIN LIAISON WITH ENERGY
AGENCIES IN OTHER STATES;

(6) DEVELOP AND CONDUCT EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATIONS
PROGRAMS FOR AND DISSEMINATE INFORMATIVE MATERIALS TO THE PUBLIC ON
ENERGY PRODUCTION, SUPPLY, AND CONSERVATION;

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