From: Maryland League of Conservation Voters
Posting, Feb 1,2023
“Hundreds gathered virtually for annual Environmental Legislative Summit
Leading Environmental Advocates Outline 2023 Priorities
ANNAPOLIS— Marylanders from around the state gathered virtually for the 29th annual Environmental Legislative Summit on Tuesday night in support of the environmental community’s legislative agenda for the 2023 Maryland General Assembly Session.
Environmental advocates outlined this year’s legislative agenda, which included:
- requiring new state buildings to be sustainable through energy conserving and bird safe design;
- preventing the mass extinction of species and improving the health of lands and waterways through permanent land conservation;
- making the Community Solar Pilot Program permanent to greater expand access to solar energy, especially for low- and moderate-income households;
- passing the Energy Saving Act to achieve greater energy savings and lower energy bills for homeowners, making homes healthier, and meeting our climate goals; and
- ensuring that the State Budget, including incoming federal dollars, prioritize the environment and environmental justice.”
READ MORE ON THE MLCV website… and watch the video of the annual summit meeting held on Jan 31, 2023 to hear from special guests, elected and appointed officials, and other environmental advocates as they discuss 2023 programs and goals of this legislative session.