Thomas Perez on Energy & Oil

80% carbon free by 2030, 100% by 2035

• Embrace President Biden's national commitment to cutting greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030.
• Work with the General Assembly to mandate Maryland's electrical production be 100% carbon-free by 2035, with an interim goal of 80% by 2030.
• Divest the State Pension Fund from fossil fuel investments.
• Accelerate conversion of the state public transit and vehicle fleet to all electric.

Renewable energy means high paying jobs open to unionization

Offshore wind a win for workers, businesses, & environment

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.

Promote SolarCity manufacturing solar panels

"I'm bullish on Buffalo," he said, noting the progress at the medical campus, the waterfront and at the Riverbend site, where SolarCity will eventually manufacture solar panels.

"What Buffalo taught me is the experience of real people with a great heart and an incredible drive, many of whom got kicked to the curb through no fault of their own, and the resilience of the Buffalo spirit, the City of Good Neighbors, coming together," Perez said.