1. (a) In awarding financial assistance under this subtitle for an energy project, the Authority shall consider whether the energy project would:

   1. (1) reduce the consumption of petroleum and other energy sources;
   2. (2) increase the energy supply available in the State;
   3. (3) increase employment and economic activity in the State;
   4. (4) use sound technology and be economically feasible;
   5. (5) minimize harm to the environment; and
   6. (6) make the most use of federal financial assistance programs for energy projects.

2. (b) The Authority shall:

   1. (1) promote programs of financial assistance for energy projects established under this subtitle;
   2. (2) inform consumers, the private sector, and financial institutions about these programs and actively seek their participation;
   3. (3) develop and disseminate descriptions of its programs of financial assistance for energy projects; and
   4. (4) serve as a clearinghouse for information on federal and State programs of financial assistance for energy projects.

Added by Acts 2008, c. 306, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2008.