Maryland is embarking on a landmark “Cost of Climate Change Study” to document the fiscal impacts of climate change on Maryland’s economic sectors, infrastructure, environmental systems, and public health. Announced by Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman, this legislatively mandated initiative will provide data-driven accounting of historical and projected climate-related expenses to guide future adaptation policy efforts.
The Maryland Clean Energy Center (MCEC) is a key partner in this vital work. The Comptroller’s office collaborated with MCEC who selected the Center for Climate Strategies (CCS), a nationally recognized nonprofit, to lead the fiscal analysis and develop essential climate impact and response action datasets and analysis. Through this strategic involvement, MCEC is helping to ensure that Maryland has the objective, expert-led research necessary to protect its budget and communities while navigating the economic challenges of a changing climate.
Visit the Comptroller’s website to read more.