Maryland Incentives/Policies for Renewables & Efficiency |
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Last DSIRE Review: 04/25/2013
Program Overview:
| State: |
Maryland |
| Incentive Type: |
Solar/Wind Permitting Standards |
| Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies: |
Solar Water Heat, Solar Thermal Process Heat, Photovoltaics |
| Applicable Sectors: |
Commercial, Industrial, Residential, Nonprofit, Schools, Local Government, State Government, Agricultural, Institutional |
Authority 1:
Date Enacted:
Date Effective:
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Md. Land Use Code § 1-401
05/22/2012
10/01/2012
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Authority 2:
Date Enacted:
Date Effective:
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Md. Land Use Code § 10-103
05/22/2012
10/01/2012
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Authority 3:
Date Enacted:
Date Effective:
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Md. Land Use Code § 4-210
05/22/2012
10/01/2012
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Summary:
In May 2012, Maryland enacted legislation stating that any calculation of "impervious surface" required by state or local authorities as part of a permit or variance relating to zoning, construction, or stormwater may only include the foundation or base supporting the solar panel. The law generally applies statewide, including charter counties and Baltimore City. It does not however apply in a defined "critical area", including the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area and the Coastal Bays Critical Area. The term "solar panel" is not specifically defined, but presumably would include both solar photovoltaic (PV) and solar thermal panels. |
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Disclaimer: The information presented on the DSIRE web site provides an unofficial overview of financial incentives and other policies. It does not constitute professional tax advice or other professional financial guidance, and it should not be used as the only source of information when making purchasing decisions, investment decisions or tax decisions, or when executing other binding agreements. Please refer to the individual contact provided below each summary to verify that a specific financial incentive or other policy applies to your project.
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