Citizens and Businesses Join Suing Maryland to Halt BEPS By Stuart Kaplow on January 13, 2025 Posted in Climate Change, Codes and Regulations, GHG, greenhouse gas The Maryland BEPS regulations are preempted by federal law because they concern the energy use of appliances covered by the federal Energy Policy and Conservation Act and are therefore void and unenforceable.… Continue Reading
Lawsuit Challenges Montgomery County Gas Appliance Ban as Federally Preempted and Void By Stuart Kaplow on October 20, 2024 Posted in Codes and Regulations, Energy, Local Government There is no set of circumstances under which Montgomery County Bill 13-22 would be valid.… Continue Reading