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MARYLAND ENERGY ADMINISTRATION

ORIGIN & FUNCTIONS

[photo, 1623 Forest Drive (entrance), Annapolis, Maryland] Maryland Energy Administration, 1623 Forest Drive (entrance), Annapolis, Maryland, October 2000. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
Origins of the Maryland Energy Administration trace to 1973 when the Governor by Executive Order formed the Office of Energy Policy. Two years later, the Energy and Coastal Zone Administration was established by the Department of Natural Resources in 1975, and by law in 1976 (Chapter 320, Acts of 1976). The Administration reorganized in 1979 as the Energy Administration. In 1982, it reformed as the Energy Office. The Office transferred to the Department of Housing and Community Development from the Department of Natural Resources in 1987 (Chapter 311, Acts of 1987). The Office was abolished in 1991 when the Maryland Energy Administration was created as an independent agency (Chapter 468, Acts of 1991).

The Maryland Energy Administration works to maximize energy efficiency in Maryland, reduce reliance on foreign fuel, and improve the environment. The Administration coordinates and directs energy planning for State agencies, and helps local governments implement programs to reduce energy consumption. In addition, the Administration helps Maryland businesses become more competitive by introducing new technologies and developing strategies for emerging competitive energy markets.

During energy supply disruptions and emergencies, the Administration is responsible for fuel allocations and contingency planning. It is the lead agency for implementing alternative fuel policy (National Energy Policy Act of 1992). In Maryland, the Administration also conducts the federal Institutional Conservation Program, certain oil overcharge projects, and other programs established by the 1992 federal act.

The Director of the Administration is appointed by the Governor (Code 1957, Art. 41, secs. 10-701 through 10-705).

The Administration oversees its work in four main areas: Commercial and Industrial Programs; Fiscal Affairs; Residential Programs; and State and Local Government Programs.

STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS

The Administration works to promote the efficient use of energy among State agencies. It promotes the use of Energy Performance Contracts, administers the State Agency Loan Program, and carefully reviews new construction and renovation plans.

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