2022 MD Governor's race: on Energy & Oil

Ashwani Jain: Ban fracking; deactivate all in-state coal power plants

We must take the important step of moving away from fossil fuels. That is why I am proud to run on a pledge to ban fracking and deactivate all coal power plants in our state. This will provide immediate relief from harmful industrial runoff and poor air quality. It is also necessary for our long-term needs to cut our state's carbon footprint drastically if we want to stave off a potential existential-threatening climate crisis.

One possibility is considering investing in exciting new technology, such as the ability to generate electricity from plants. New systems have already been developed to do so by utilizing the decomposition of organic substances by bacteria within the soil, and capturing the freed electrons. We need to encourage continued innovation as we move toward a carbon neutral future.

Source: Medium.com posting on 2022 Maryland Gubernatorial race May 14, 2021

Ashwani Jain: We need to invest in solar and offshore wind farms

We need to invest in clean, renewable energy that will create new, safer and high paying jobs that won't harm our environment nor the communities they neighbor. That means investing in solar energy across our state. The solar industry has already invested billions in our state, and last year employed nearly 5,000 people. We can create new jobs while making it easier for Marylanders to improve the energy efficiency of the places they live and gather.

We must continue to invest in wind power throughout our state. While the Clean Energy Jobs Act was passed in 2019, which was an important step in achieving our 100% clean energy plan by 2045, we must do more. We need to invest in offshore wind farms in the Atlantic Ocean and approve the U.S. Wind Project and the Skipjack Offshore Energy Project off the shore of Ocean City.

Source: Medium.com posting on 2022 Maryland Gubernatorial race May 14, 2021

Ashwani Jain: We must take deliberate steps to focus on climate justice

We must take deliberate steps to focus on climate justice. This is why I am strongly in support of reforming the Commission on Environmental Justice and Sustainable Communities. We must ensure this body can better advise state agencies by actually including proper representation from affected communities of color--including indigenous communities and local stakeholders. Source: Medium.com posting on 2022 Maryland Gubernatorial race May 14, 2021

Doug Gansler: Begin work on 4 Gigawatts offshore wind generation by 2026

Convert the entire fleet of light duty vehicles from fuel-powered to electric within 5 years.
Incentivize the private construction of modern electric and battery-powered vehicle charging stations that fit the lifestyles and commuting patterns of MD motorists.
Initiate construction on four Gigawatts of offshore wind generation by 2026.
Work closely with the private sector toward the development of a state-of-the-art plant that would convert poultry waste into renewable energy.

Source: 2022 Maryland Gubernatorial campaign website DougGansler.com Dec 29, 2021

Doug Gansler: Use school funding/construction to promote renewable energy

Require that all public school, college and university construction projects funded by the State obtain at least a portion of their electricity from renewable energy sources, proportional to the State's contribution to the project.
Amend existing school funding formulas to enable the State to expand its contributions to schools that are heated and cooled by geothermal energy.

Source: 2022 Maryland Gubernatorial campaign website DougGansler.com Dec 29, 2021

John B. King: It's past time to act on climate change, shift to renewables

We are already seeing the devastating consequences of climate change, from the wildfires in California to hurricanes in the South and Southeast to dangerous flooding here in Maryland. It is past time to act on climate change by dramatically accelerating the shift toward renewable energy and to creating good jobs greening our homes and businesses. Source: Maryland Matters on 2022 Maryland Gubernatorial race Oct 5, 2021

Peter Franchot: Our target goal for moving fully to renewable energy is 2030

Peter Franchot is committed to making Maryland 100% energy independent via renewable energy and achieving Net Zero carbon emissions before any other state. In doing so, his administration will seek to make Maryland the renewable energy capital of America. Our target goal for moving fully to renewable energy is 2030. Source: 2022 Maryland Gubernatorial campaign website TK.com Jul 19, 2021

Rushern Baker: Move up goal of 100% renewable energy to 2030

We're in a unique position to treat climate change like the actual emergency it is and not a problem for tomorrow. That plan starts by moving the timeline up to a goal of 100% renewable energy by 2030 and supporting the Environmental Human Rights Amendment which would protect communities that are disproportionately harmed by the effects of climate change. Source: 2022 Maryland Governor campaign website RushernBaker.com Jun 24, 2022

Thomas Perez: Offshore wind a win for workers, businesses, & environment

Maryland's offshore wind program offers the perfect example. Once a national leader on offshore wind, Maryland now plays in the minor leagues, while our neighbors play in the majors.

A bold, unwavering commitment to offshore wind is a win, win- win--for workers, businesses and the environment. While we have fallen behind other states in this area, the good news is that we can catch up. Time is of the essence. Governors in other key states see the urgency of now; Maryland needs to do the same.

Source: Baltimore Sun on 2022 Maryland gubernatorial race Apr 5, 2021

Wes Moore: Reduce 60% of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030

Ensure that Maryland generates 100% clean energy by 2035 by reducing energy consumption and the burden on the grid, supercharging investments in wind and solar developments, and investing in battery storage research and development to quickly bring new technologies to market.
Reduce 60% of dangerous greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2045.
Protecting the environment by converting the state's fleet to EV technology by 2030, improving our EV charging station infrastructure and policies to get more private EVs on the roads, and fighting sprawl.

Source: 2022 Maryland Gubernatorial campaign website WesMoore.com Jul 24, 2022

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