01.01.2023.07
EXECUTIVE ORDER 01.01.2023.07
Leading by Example in State Government
(Rescinds Executive Order 01.01.2019.08)
(Amends Executive Order 01.01.2023.06)
(Reinstating Executive Order 01.01.2018.08)
A. There is an energy-savings initiative with the goal of, by Fiscal Year 2031, reducing energy consumption in State-owned buildings by 20 percent compared to a Fiscal Year 2018 baseline.
B. The Maryland Green Building Council shall update the High-Performance Green Building Program to ensure that all new buildings and major renovations subject to the Program align with the State’s goal to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045.
C. DGS shall identify potential candidates for energy savings performance contracts at State-owned facilities, and agencies shall provide onsite support to work with DGS at facilities that DGS identifies as suitable candidates.
D. Each year, DGS shall analyze all State-owned buildings to identify the buildings with the highest energy use per square foot and the greatest greenhouse gas emissions.
E. Audit.
(1) Each year, DGS shall conduct an energy and greenhouse gas emissions audit of at least 2 million square feet of State-owned buildings.
(2) The audit shall include best practices and identify low-cost measures for increasing energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
(3) A copy of the audit shall be provided to the head of each unit of State government that occupies the space audited.
F. Each unit of state government that occupies the space audited shall, to the fullest extent practicable, implement the measures identified in the audit.
G. For one year following such implementation, DGS shall monitor the unit’s energy use and greenhouse gas emissions, track any changes resulting from the measures, and calculate any savings on energy costs and or reductions in emissions.
H. Utility Database.
(1) Reductions in energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions resulting from the energy-savings initiative shall be recorded in a Comprehensive Utility Records Management Database (the “Utility Database”).
(2) Each unit of State government shall, each month, or upon request, provide DGS with access to available data about its facility and copies of the unit’s utility bills.
(3) DGS shall report to the Governor’s Office annually on each unit of the State government’s data compliance.
(4) DGS shall gather the data and information necessary to fully populate, update, and maintain the Utility Database.
I. All units of State government shall, in support of their core missions, implement projects and initiatives to conserve energy and reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.
J. Provisions promoting the State’s energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals shall be included in requests for proposals that:
(1) Are made after the date of this Executive Order;
(2) Are for the leasing of space to the State; and
(3) Would obligate the State to pay the utility bills for the leased space.
K. DGS shall report to the Governor each fiscal year on the State’s progress toward achieving the 20 percent reduction goal.
L. Executive Order 01.01.2019.08 is hereby rescinded.
Effective date: May 19, 2023
