§9–2010.

    (a)    In this section, “Hub” means the Climate Transition and Clean Energy Hub.

    (b)    There is a Climate Transition and Clean Energy Hub in the Administration.

    (c)    The purpose of the Hub is to serve as a clearinghouse for information on advanced technology and architectural solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the building sector.

    (d)    (1)    The Hub shall provide technical assistance to public and private entities to achieve greenhouse gas emissions reductions and comply with State and local energy efficiency and electrification requirements, including:

            (i)    building emissions standards for covered commercial and multifamily residential buildings established under Title 2, Subtitle 16 of the Environment Article;

            (ii)    the Maryland Building Performance Standards and local amendments to the Standards established under Title 12, Subtitle 5 of the Public Safety Article; and

            (iii)    high performance building requirements for State–funded buildings established under § 3–602.1 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

        (2)    The Hub shall also provide technical assistance for increasing building performance and energy efficiency for other existing and new residential properties.