§ 7-702. Intent and findings

   (a) Intent. -- It is the intent of the General Assembly to:

   (1) recognize the economic, environmental, fuel diversity, and security benefits of renewable energy resources;

   (2) establish a market for electricity from these resources in Maryland; and

   (3) lower the cost to consumers of electricity produced from these resources.

(b) Findings. -- The General Assembly finds that:

   (1) the benefits of electricity from renewable energy resources, including long-term decreased emissions, a healthier environment, increased energy security, and decreased reliance on and vulnerability from imported energy sources, accrue to the public at large; and

   (2) electricity suppliers and consumers share an obligation to develop a minimum level of these resources in the electricity supply portfolio of the State.

HISTORY: 2004, ch. 487, § 1; ch. 488, § 1.