Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 4–2001

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) “Fund” means the Energy–Efficient Homes Construction Fund.

(c) “Low–energy home” means a home that achieves a Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Index rating:

(1) of 50 or lower; or

(2) as determined by the Department in regulations.

(d) “Net–zero home” means a home that is designed to produce an amount of energy in 1 year that is equal to the amount of energy that the home uses in 1 year.

(e) “Program” means the Energy–Efficient Homes Construction Loan Program.