Environment - Permit Applications for New Buildings - Notice (Large Buildings for Tomorrow Act)

Summary

Starting July 1 2026, counties and municipalities must inform the Maryland Department of the Environment within 10 business days after they accept a permit for a new building of 35,000 sq ft or more. The bill also creates statewide energy‑conservation requirements for those “covered” buildings, aiming for zero net greenhouse‑gas emissions and specific site‑energy targets. It applies only to new construction and is effective Oct 1 2026.

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