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Statement from Governor Martin O’Malley inRecognition of World Aids Day
December 1st, 2011
ANNAPOLIS, MD (December 1, 2011) – Governor Martin O’Malley today issued the following
statement in recognition of World AIDS Day:
“World AIDS Day is an opportunity for all of us to remember the millions of lives lost to and
affected by HIV/AIDS. It is also an opportunity to strengthen our commitment to fight this
disease, erase the stigma and educate one another about its effects, and honor all those
working to find a cure.
“Here in Maryland, the tragedy of the AIDS epidemic is something that has hit us hard. And
there’s no way to sugarcoat it: even though we’re ranked number 1 for the percentage of
PhD’s, we are number 4 in terms of the rate of AIDS cases reported per year among our
population. Since the beginning of this epidemic, we have lost 18,000 of our neighbors to this
disease.
“While many of our neighbors are dealing with this tragic disease, Maryland is at the forefront in
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the fight against HIV/AIDS. We have the potential to be that force that unlocks in the words of
Dr. Jeffrey Sachs, ‘the weapons of mass salvation.’ Some of the key breakthroughs in the fight
are happening right here in Maryland. We’re a long way from winning this fight, but we’re
moving forward by harnessing the healing potential of our State’s greatest asset – and that is
the talents, the creativity, and the imagination of one of the most diverse group of people that
have ever come together around this challenge.”
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Governor O’Malley Joins Top IndianBusiness Group in Announcing Plans forMaryland-India Center
December 2nd, 2011
India-based Jasco Nutri Foods announces plans for Maryland
location, potential for 100 new jobs; Maryland companies
Electro-Media Design and CyberPoint International announce
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NEW DELHI, INDIA (December 2, 2011) – Wrapping up a six-day trade mission to India in the
Indian capital of New Delhi, Governor Martin O’Malley today addressed the Federation of
Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) – the oldest and largest business
organization in India – and joined in the signing of an agreement that would create an India-
Maryland Center in Maryland. The Center would be operated by FICCI and seek to boost trade
between Maryland and India. FICCI officials also announced that the business organization
would lead a delegation to Maryland in April 2012 and focus on establishing partnerships in
biotechnology, renewable energy and infrastructure.
“Our mission to India has been a great success in terms of the new partnerships we’ve
established, the new doors we’ve opened for job creation, trade and investment, and the many
Maryland companies who have signed deals with our Indian partners,” said Governor O’Malley.
“We look forward to moving forward on a Maryland-India Center to increase imports and
exports between our two regions, strengthen ties in shared industries like biotechnology and IT,
and welcome an Indian delegation to Maryland next year.”
“The signing of the agreement with FICCI and Maryland will foster greater cooperation between
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the private sectors of our two regions,” said Dr. Rajiv Kumar, Secretary General of FICCI.
“FICCI also plans to set up an India Center in Maryland which will be a place for businesses
from India and Maryland to interact and offer connectivity and facilitation for networking for joint
ventures, tech transfers and co-production across sectors.”
As part of today’s events, Governor O’Malley announced that Jasco Nutri Foods, an
India-based manufacturer and exporter of organic food products, plans to invest $10 million in
opening a facility on a 1,500 acre location yet to be determined in Maryland. The plans for the
location will be finalized over the next two months, but the new facility could generate up to 100
jobs when operational.
CyberPoint International, LLC, a Baltimore-based global provider of cyber security products,
solutions, and services, and Appin Security Group, a leading global information security
solutions and training provider in New Delhi, announced today they have signed an agreement
to jointly develop new enterprise-level security solutions for mobile devices. Building on the
collective strengths of their existing products and services, CyberPoint and Appin will
collaborate on critical research and development aimed at filling some of the critical
enterprise-level security gaps in the commercial mobile marketplace. The deal is expected to
create new jobs in both Baltimore and New Delhi, and generate new revenue opportunities
valued at $10 million.
And, Electro-Media Design Ltd., a Gaithersburg-based company that specializes in consulting
and design services in event technology and acoustics for meeting and entertainment facilities,
is partnering with ITC Hotels, one of India’s premier hotel chains, to provide contemporary
design services for TC’s conference, event, and entertainments venues for their new properties
and existing hotels, supporting ITC’s sustainable and green practices. Electro-Media first
connected with ITC at HITEC, or the Hotel Technology Show, in 2010 and subsequent
assistance from the Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development helped to
establish the partnership.
“We are delighted to partner with and support ITC Hotels in their development of truly
world-class event and entertainment venues in their Luxury Collection properties,” said Jeff
Loether, President of Electro-Media Design Ltd. “We see win-win opportunities to realize
advanced design concepts leveraging the considerable resources of India’s media content
creation community even beyond India’s borders. We are grateful for the assistance from
Maryland’s Division of International Investment and Trade in developing this opportunity.”
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Governor Martin O’Malley HostsSymposium on Job Creation
December 9th, 2011
Joins more than 300 business leaders, educators, industry
stakeholders to discuss ways to spur job creation in
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ANNAPOLIS, MD (December 9, 2011)– Governor Martin O’Malley today joined by more than
300 business leaders, educators and industry stakeholders, hosted the Maryland Made Easy
2012 Symposium on Job Creation to prepare for the upcoming 2012 legislative session. Last
December, the Governor hosted the Maryland Forward forum on jobs. One year later, the
Governor has reconvened stakeholders to discuss ways to continue to create jobs for Maryland
families.
“Job creation remains our most urgent and important priority,” said Governor O’Malley. “Today’s
symposium gives us an opportunity to hear from our partners in business, education and other
industries as we look toward job creation initiatives in the upcoming legislative session. In
Maryland, so far this year we’ve created 20,400 net new jobs, and our rate of unemployment,
which we drove down this month, is 20 percent lower than the national rate. But better is not
good enough. Together, we can create more jobs, as our economy – both nationally and here
in Maryland – shows very real signs of improving.”
Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development Secretary Christian Johansson
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opened the discussion featuring University of Maryland, Baltimore County President Freeman
Hrabowski who discussed Maryland’s ability to capitalize on innovation as a competitive
strength; Urban Land Institute Executive Vice President Maureen McAvey who led a discussion
on the need to invest in Maryland’s infrastructure; and Whiting Turner Construction Executive
Vice President Dan White who engaged the audience on how the State can streamline and
simplify regulations and permitting processes to make it easier to conduct business in
Maryland.
In October, Governor O’Malley signed an Executive Order calling for a 60 day review by State
agencies of current State regulations that can be reformed or eliminated to help spark job
creation. After the 60 day review period, the intent is to introduce a package of regulatory
reforms to the General Assembly in January. Though the submission period continues, thus far,
the Administration has received 352 suggestions. At the Symposium, the Governor previewed
a few of the suggestions listed below:
► Environmental permits: Repeal/reform regulations to allow for online filing with MDE of
Notices of Intent under General Permits for Construction Activity
► Power dredge permits: Eliminate the requirement for oyster harvesters to obtain power
dredge permits from DNR
► Development pre-approval: Repeal requirement that nursing home developers obtain
pre-approval by DHMH to reduce pre-construction delays
Governor O’Malley and Lt. Governor Brown remain committed to creating jobs. Last session,
the Administration successfully passed InvestMaryland to support the growth of the state’s
knowledge-based industries by stimulating investment in the Maryland Venture Fund. In
January, Governor O’Malley announced Maryland Made Easy as part of the Administration’s
ongoing efforts to improve the conditions that allow businesses to grow and create jobs by
streamlining procedures, simplifying regulations and improving communications. Through
major transportation projects like the Red and Purple Lines, the Port of Baltimore public-private
partnership and transit-oriented development, the State is creating jobs and making necessary
infrastructure investments to stimulate economic growth in the region. Through STEM
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), CTE (Career and Technology Education), and
the Skills2Compete initiative, the Administration focuses on training and education to ensure a
highly-skilled and competitive workforce. And to compete and win in the new economy, the
Administration continues to invest in biotechnology, information technology, health IT, advanced
manufacturing and cyber security.
In the upcoming 2012 legislative session, the O’Malley-Brown Administration intends to focus
on ways to create jobs through education, innovation, rebuilding our infrastructure, reforming
regulations, and making government work. The ideas and suggestions generated by today’s
discussions will be used to help inform the Administration’s legislative agenda and strategies
for job creation in the future.
Last year, Governor O’Malley began a series of Maryland Forward forums designed to gather
the input of various stakeholders for legislation in areas including jobs and the economy; skills
and education; sustainability; children and health; and public safety and security. These
day-long summits brought together stakeholders to generate concrete actions and
recommendations that support the Administration’s strategic goals to make Maryland a leader
in the new economy, protect our neighborhoods, and create jobs.
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Governor O’Malley Announces Nearly $60Million in Business Deals for Maryland,Touts Successful India Trade Mission
December 12th, 2011
India-based Jasco Nutri Foods plans $10M investment inMaryland facility with potential for 100 new jobs; Jubilant LifeSciences in Salisbury announces plans for major expansion
Please watch the Governor’s video of his trip here.
ANNAPOLIS, MD (December 12, 2011) – A week after returning from an historic six-day trade
mission to three of India’s largest cities – Hyderabad, Mumbai and New Delhi – Governor
Martin O’Malley today, joined by Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker III,
Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development Secretary Christian S.
Johansson, Secretary of State John McDonough, University of Maryland College Park officials,
and other delegation members, announced that two Indian companies plan investments in
Maryland and eight Maryland businesses inked deals with Indian partners, with a combined
total of nearly $60 million in business deals for the State and several additional deals worth
millions still on the horizon.
Governor O’Malley detailed the success of the mission – the first by a sitting Maryland
Governor and the largest foreign trade delegation in State history – which also included
keynote addresses to three of India’s largest business organizations and agreements with
Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Maharastra to explore Sister-State relationships.
“Our six-day mission to India has already produced some significant results, with nearly $60
million in business deals for Maryland companies and millions more to come as additional
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deals with Indian partners are signed,” said Governor O’Malley. “This mission has opened new
doors for Maryland to create jobs, bolster trade and investment, and strengthen existing
business and cultural relationships. Together, with our entire delegation, we are sending a
strong message to India’s top business organizations and companies that Maryland is the
gateway to doing business in the U.S.”
“I was honored to join Governor O’Malley on this economic development mission to India. This
mission was a huge success in terms of opportunities identified including six deals signed for
Prince George’s County,” said Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III. “We
are committed to a mutually beneficial, long term relationship with India – its government, its
people and its outstanding business community. We will continue to encourage Prince
George’s County businesses to enter into profitable relationships with the Indian business
community that will create jobs and generate new tax revenues.”
The Governor also met with a number of top Indian companies to promote Maryland as an
ideal location for establishing U.S. operations, and signed an agreement in New Delhi with the
Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) – the oldest and largest
business organization in India – to create an India-Maryland Center in Maryland to boost trade
between the two regions. FICCI officials also announced that the business organization would
lead a delegation to Maryland in April 2012 and focus on establishing partnerships in
biotechnology, renewable energy and infrastructure. In Mumbai, Secretary Johansson joined
the U.S. India Importers Council in the signing of an agreement committing Maryland and India
to boost imports and exports. In the first nine months of this year, the Port of Baltimore saw
$341 million in trade to and from India compared with $229 million from the same time frame in
2010 – a 49 percent increase.
A delegation from the University of Maryland College Park, led by President Wallace Loh, also
met with a number of major Indian universities, including the Indian School of Business in
Hyderabad and Delhi University, and signed several partnership agreements, including one
with the Indian Institute of Technology – Bombay, which will enable the two institutions to
exchange faculty and students and jointly compete for research grants, particularly in the area
of global climate change and weather prediction technologies.
“I was pleased and thankful that Governor Martin O’Malley invited the University of Maryland to
be part of his delegation to visit India, a land that is so rich in culture, history, and opportunity,”
said Dr. Loh. “As a premier research and land-grant institution, the University of Maryland must
be focused on innovation and entrepreneurship, while ever increasing our global connections
for the benefit of our students, our state, and the nation. This trip served all of these objectives
and more.”
In addition, Montgomery College signed a memorandum of understanding with the Wadhwani
Foundation and Jindal Educational Initiatives, of Jindal Steel and Power Ltd, to strengthen
vocational education and instructor capacity in India and establish the India Vocational Faculty
Development Center for Excellence (IVFDCE). The goal of the collaboration is to develop,
implement, monitor, and evaluate a technical trade instructor training program and related
instructional materials. Montgomery College will share its expertise in curricula, pedagogy, and
learning environments. This effort will train the trainers who will, in turn, prepare India’s people
for careers in the knowledge economy.
The mission yielded tremendous business interest in Maryland. Jasco Nutri Foods, an
India-based manufacturer and exporter of organic food products, has entered into an
understanding for development consulting services with Chesapeake Investments Group in
Bowie to invest $10 million in opening a facility on a 1,500 acre location yet to be determined in
Maryland. The plans for the location will be finalized over the next two months, but the new
facility could generate up to 100 jobs when operational.
Also, Jubilant Life Sciences, one of India’s top pharmaceutical and life sciences companies
with a drug manufacturing facility in Salisbury, also announced plans to invest $20 million to
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triple its warehouse space on the Eastern Shore and add new jobs. No timeline has been given
for the expansion, but the company reports a dramatic increase in sales from $3 million in 2005
to $42 million this year and a jump in employees from 25 six years ago to more than 240
currently.
In addition, nine Maryland companies signed significant deals or joint ventures with companies
in India. Several companies are continuing to have discussions with potential Indian partners,
including ARINC, the Annapolis-based leading provider of managed IT services and support for
the aviation industry, which joined Governor O’Malley for a meeting with India’s Minister of Civil
Aviation Vaylavar Ravi to discuss the modernization of India’s airports and a tender issued by
the Airports Authority of India (AAI) to upgrade 25 of its airports. The U.S. & Foreign
Commercial Service provided delegation members with the Gold Key Service, which connects
U.S. companies with business partners abroad. In total, 10 Maryland firms conducted meetings
in three cities with qualified agents, distributors and joint venture partners for a total of nearly
90 one-on-one, face-to-face business appointments with interested Indian firms.
“I would like to express my deep sense of pride and appreciation to Governor O’Malley for
personally attending this meeting with us and endorsing ARINC for India and the recent AAI
tender,” said Jim Martin, ARINC’s Asia Pacific Managing Director. “With his help, we hope to
work closely the Ministry of Civil Aviation, AAI and other industry consortiums to help airports in
India achieve world-class standards.”
“Premier Rides is fortunate to be located in Maryland, which has an intense focus on building
international business and exports,” said Jim Seay, president of Premier Rides. “The global
economic situation requires companies to be very dynamic and to be able to react quickly
where the opportunities are emerging. The assistance provided by the Maryland Department of
Business and Economic Development is a key element in Premier’s ability to both find
business prospects and close on deals. The Adlabs project is a great example of where
Premier’s global reach can go.”
The deals, by region signed, included:
Hyderabad:
ANGARAI, a Greenbelt-based management consulting firm, signed an agreement with
CI , a technology product development company based in Chennai, to pursue
opportunities in mobile and web applications, potentially opening up an office in
Maryland.
Rockville-based Sheladia Associates, an engineering, architecture and development
company, will provide design and project management services valued at $3.7 million for
upgrading India’s National Highway 215 to a four-lane facility in the State of Orissa.
Amarex, a Germantown-based clinical research organization, announced a partnership
with Gaithersburg’s Shreis Scalene Sciences LLC to gain FDA approval for the medical
device Cytotron, which uses a patented technology to treat regenerative and
degenerative diseases such as cancer, osteoarthritis and multiple sclerosis. The device
was invented and developed by Dr. Rajah Vijay Kumar, Chairman of Scalene
Cybernetics in Bangalore, a technology and equity partner of Shreis Scalene Sciences.
DataNet Systems Corp. signed an MOU with Health Management Research Institute
and RT-MediBus Technologies to establish a MediHelp Health Helpline call center to
assist in the delivery of accessible, affordable, quality, and cost efficient healthcare
services initially for the citizens of Prince George’s County with the goal of expanding to
the entire state of Maryland.
Mumbai:
TripleStone Real Estate, a real estate development and management company based
in National Harbor, signed an agreement valued at $5 million with Shree Naman Group
of Mumbai to partner on potential hospitality and medical office projects in the
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Brandywine area of Prince George’s County.
Premier Rides, a Baltimore-based theme park ride manufacturer, signed a deal valued
at $7 million with Mumbai-based Adlabs Entertainment LTD, which is planning to build a
theme park in India. Premier Rides will design and manufacture a custom theme park
attraction that will employ the very latest technologies and provide a one-of-a-kind
experience.
Columbia-based DSM Nutritional Products, a leading supplier of nutritional lipids,
vitamins, carotenoids and other products to the food, feed, pharmaceutical and personal
care industries, renewed its partnership with Bangalore-based British Nutritions for the
use of DSM’s life’sDHA™, vitamins and nutraceuticals in the fortification of existing and
new brands of British Nutritions.
New Delhi:
CyberPoint International, LLC, a Baltimore-based global provider of cyber security
products, solutions, and services, and Appin Security Group in New Delhi, India signed
an agreement valued at $10 million to jointly develop new enterprise-level security
solutions for mobile devices. The deal is expected to create new jobs in both Baltimore
and New Delhi.
Electro-Media Design Ltd., a Gaithersburg-based company that specializes in
consulting and design services in event technology and acoustics for meeting and
entertainment facilities, announced a partnership with ITC Hotels in India to provide
contemporary design services for conference, event, and entertainment venues for their
new properties and existing hotels, supporting ITC’s sustainable and green practices.
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Governor O’Malley Reaches Settlement inExelon/Constellation Merger, Including Over$1 Billion in Investments in Maryland and285-300 MW of New Energy Generation inthe State
December 15th, 2011
ANNAPOLIS, MD (December 15, 2011) – Governor Martin O’Malley today announced that the
State of Maryland and the Maryland Energy Administration have reached a settlement with
Exelon Corporation, Constellation Energy, and Baltimore Gas and Electric that will infuse over
$1 billion in investment into the Maryland economy over the next decade and create more than
6,000 jobs. The settlement is significantly larger than that originally proposed by Exelon in its
filing with the Public Service Commission (“PSC”) in May. Specifically, the investment
represents a four-fold increase over Exelon’s initial merger proposal, from $270 million to over
$1 billion; the total megawatts of energy generation to be built increased substantially from 25
MW to 285-300 MW; and the job creation numbers more than doubled, from 2,440 to more
than 6,000. The settlement also retains the PSC’s ability to spin-off BGE at some later date, if
Exelon experiences significant financial difficulty, experiences a nuclear disaster, or repeatedly
violates PSC Orders. Most importantly, in the State’s opinion, the proposed settlement now
meets the statutory standard of providing benefits, ensuring no harm, and being in the public
interest.
The settlement was filed with the PSC on December 15th and must be approved by the
Commission. “I recognize and respect the PSC’s independent authority in this proceeding, and
trust that they will scrutinize the proposed settlement to ensure that it meets the requisite
standard,” said Governor O’Malley. A decision from the PSC is required by January 5th, unless
Exelon consents to an extension.
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“Though I opposed this merger for many months, I have joined this settlement with Exelon
today because I believe the company has met the high bar that I demanded,” said Governor
O’Malley. “The settlement represents a unique opportunity for the State of Maryland to benefit
from this transaction, creating over 6,000 new jobs, providing $60 million for our low-to-
moderate income neighbors, nearly doubling our solar installations, potentially doubling our
land-based wind generation, creating the first animal-waste to energy facility in the State, and
creating an offshore wind development fund. We accomplished all of this while ensuring that
BGE remains a locally-managed utility protected from the risks inherent from a large holding
company. This deal represents an unprecedented commitment on Exelon’s part to become part
of Maryland’s future. I look forward to working in partnership and welcoming Exelon to our
State.”
The settlement provides benefits to BGE ratepayers, including a $100 credit for every
residential electricity ratepayer, a $10 million credit towards EmPower Maryland programs, a
$10 million contribution to the Electric Universal Service Program, which assists low-income
ratepayers with their electricity bills, and a $50 million contribution to weatherize homes of
low-to-moderate income families.
It also protects BGE ratepayers against harm as a result of the merger, because the settlement
enhances existing ring-fencing provisions to protect BGE in the event of an Exelon bankruptcy.
The settlement also requires a majority of the BGE Board of Directors to live or work in the
BGE service territory.
Lastly, the settlement ensures that the transaction will be in the public interest by requiring
investments of more than $1 billion in Maryland over the next decade, creating over 6,000 jobs.
The settlement will significantly increase Maryland’s Tier 1 renewable energy generation
capacity and create the first new gas-fired electricity generation plant built in Maryland in nearly
a decade. It will provide Maryland with the substantial environmental benefits that come with
clean generation, including avoiding 260,545 metric tons of carbon emissions, or the equivalent
of taking over 50,000 cars off the road, as well as the enhancements to the water quality in the
Chesapeake Bay that accompany an investment in animal waste-fueled generation. The
settlement will also provide funding for offshore wind research and development.
The $50 million commitment to weatherization efforts comes “at a critical time,” said Secretary
of the Department of Housing and Community Development Raymond Skinner. “As American
Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds draw to a close, the monies obtained in this settlement
allow us to continue the critical work of ensuring 12,500 of our neighbors are able to live in
energy-efficient homes.” Similarly, the $10 million contributed to the Electric Universal Service
Plan will provide assistance to an additional 22,000 families in paying their electricity bills.
The renewable and conventional energy generation commitments represent a significant
commitment on Exelon’s part. “Maryland has long-prioritized home-grown electricity,” said
Malcolm Woolf, director of the Maryland Energy Administration. “The natural gas plant will add
much needed supply to help ease Maryland’s most congested area, and the company’s
renewable energy commitments significantly advance our efforts to promote a clean and
sustainable energy future.”
“Governor O’Malley has achieved fairness for ratepayers and a big leap forward for the
environment with this agreement,” said Mike Tidwell, director of the Chesapeake Climate
Action Network. “Future Marylanders will look back on this date as a real turning point for clean
air and the fight against global warming.”
“Maryland voters elected the Governor and their legislators on the promise of a clean energy
economy.” said Karla Raettig, executive director of the Maryland League of Conservation
Voters. “This settlement will help meet that promise and we are pleased Maryland is getting
ahead of the curve on offshore wind.”
“Today’s announcement is a significant step toward developing clean energy here in Maryland,”
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said Josh Tulkin, director of the Maryland Sierra Club. “We applaud Governor O’Malley’s
leadership in bringing good jobs and clean energy to Maryland families. This announcement
sets the stage for a time when we no longer have to rely on dirty and dangerous energy
sources like Baltimore’s Crane and Wagner coal-fired power plants.”
Highlights of Settlement
Benefits:
$100 credit for every residential electricity ratepayer.
$10 million to EmPower Maryland – more than double the original offer.
$10 million to Electric Universal Service Program – double the original offer and would
allow awards to 22,470 families (based on average award size).
$50 million to weatherization efforts at DHCD – no offer in the original proposal and
would pay for approximately 12,500 weatherization improvements for low to moderate
income families.
No Harm:
PSC retains jurisdiction to spin off BGE in certain instances in the future, including
Exelon bankruptcy, nuclear accident, and repeated violation of PSC Orders.
Strengthened ring-fencing provisions.
BGE board must contain a majority of individuals that live or work in BGE territory, as
well as two independent members.
Market power concerns addressed through agreement with PJM Independent Market
Monitor, as well as additional 150 MW of new generation (natural gas and solar).
Public Interest:
$30 million to offshore wind development fund, enabling the State to assist in cost of
permitting offshore wind farm, thereby becoming first, or one of first, in country to reach
this mark. An additional $2 million to public universities in Maryland to fund wind energy
research.
120 MW of new natural gas generation, which would mark the first non-renewable build
of that size since 2003.
125 MW of non-solar Tier I generation, which, if all land-based wind, would double the
State’s wind resources.
30 MW of solar generation, nearly doubling the State’s solar resources.
Subsidy of up to $90 million towards the State’s current RFP for 10 MW of animal-waste
fueled generation, enabling development of the State’s first such project.
New headquarters building in downtown Baltimore anchored by long-term lease.
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December 16th, 2011
ANNAPOLIS, MD (December 16, 2011) – Governor Martin O’Malley today released the
following statement on Maryland’s Race to the Top-Early Learning Challenge grant:
“Thanks to President Obama, Maryland’s #1 ranked public schools will now be able to
implement many strategies to improve early childhood education in our State. Together, we can
better coordinate state and local efforts, encourage more involvement from our families,
expand health and behavioral programs, and provide more support for our teachers and
principals to better prepare our children in their early years.
“In Maryland, we choose to invest in public education, because to move forward in this
changing new economy, we must create jobs and expand opportunity – and education is the
best tool we have. While our participation in the federal ‘Race to the Top’ initiative has
culminated with millions in education investments, this process has always been part of a
long-term strategic policy initiative aimed at improving Maryland’s public schools and ensuring
every child receives the world-class education they deserve beginning in their early years and
beyond.
“I’d also like to thank the U.S. Department of Education, our Advisory Council of Early Care and
Education, and all of those who supported its work, and congratulate the students, educators
and administrators of Maryland’s public schools for demonstrating that among the 50 states,
Maryland does indeed stand at the top. We are honored to have been selected as a winner of
this prestigious competition.”
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