MD HB695 | 2026 | Regular Session
Note: Carry Over of previous HB145
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 12)
Status: Introduced on February 2 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-02-04 - Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m. (Environment and Transportation)
Pending: House Environment and Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 2 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-02-04 - Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m. (Environment and Transportation)
Pending: House Environment and Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Establishing the Green and Renewable Energy Efficiency for Nonprofits Loan Program in the Maryland Clean Energy Center to provide financial assistance in the form of no-interest loans to nonprofit organizations for the planning, purchase, and installation of qualifying energy systems and for actions that improve energy efficiency; establishing the Green and Renewable Energy Efficiency for Nonprofits Loan Fund; authorizing the Governor to include $5,000,000 in the fiscal year 2028 budget for the Fund; etc.
Title
Green and Renewable Energy Efficiency for Nonprofits (GREEN) Loan Program and Fund - Establishment
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-04 | House | Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m. (Environment and Transportation) |
| 2026-02-02 | House | First Reading Environment and Transportation and Appropriations |
Same As/Similar To
SB23 (Crossfiled) 2026-03-25 - Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m. (Environment and Transportation)
HB145 (Carry Over) 2025-01-08 - Hearing 1/23 at 1:00 p.m. (Economic Matters)
HB145 (Carry Over) 2025-01-08 - Hearing 1/23 at 1:00 p.m. (Economic Matters)
Subjects
Advertising
Air Pollution
Applicants and Applications
Appropriations
Awareness and Outreach
Budgets
Committees and Commissions
Energy and Climate
Energy Matters
Energy Technology and Infrastructure
Environmental Incentives
Equipment
Gifts
Installment Payments
Interest
Loans
Nonprofit Organizations
Power Plants
Renewable Energy Sources
Revenue and Taxes
Rules and Regulations
Signatures
State Government - Agencies, Offices, and Officials
Air Pollution
Applicants and Applications
Appropriations
Awareness and Outreach
Budgets
Committees and Commissions
Energy and Climate
Energy Matters
Energy Technology and Infrastructure
Environmental Incentives
Equipment
Gifts
Installment Payments
Interest
Loans
Nonprofit Organizations
Power Plants
Renewable Energy Sources
Revenue and Taxes
Rules and Regulations
Signatures
State Government - Agencies, Offices, and Officials
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economic Development | 10 | 862 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Economic Development | 10 | 863 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Economic Development | 10 | 864 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Economic Development | 10 | 865 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Economic Development | 10 | 866 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Economic Development | 10 | 867 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Economic Development | 10 | 868 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| State Finance and Procurement | 6 | 226 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| State Government | 9 | 20B-05 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0695?ys=2026RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0695f.pdf |
