{"id":1220,"date":"2014-10-09T15:40:18","date_gmt":"2014-10-09T19:40:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mde\/?p=1220"},"modified":"2014-10-09T15:46:18","modified_gmt":"2014-10-09T19:46:18","slug":"emde-the-time-is-now-for-energy-awareness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mde\/2014\/10\/09\/emde-the-time-is-now-for-energy-awareness\/","title":{"rendered":"eMDE – The time is now for energy awareness"},"content":{"rendered":"

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THE LATEST FROM THE MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT<\/h2>\n

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FEATURED ARTICLE<\/h2>\n

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Maryland is celebrating National Energy Awareness Month by showing Marylanders how to save energy, protect the environment, reduce the amount of pollutants in the air and keep money in their pockets.<\/p>\n

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Did you know that more than 40 percent of our greenhouse gas emissions come from electricity consumption? Energy efficiency programs are the fastest, most cost-effective approach to reduce our impacts on the climate.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Find out more about Governor Martin O’Malley’s EmPOWER Maryland initiative and its statewide goal to reduce energy consumption by 15 percent by 2015 atclimatechange.maryland.gov<\/a>\u00a0— and take advantage of discounted energy efficient lighting, discounted appliances and the Quick Home Energy Check Up.<\/p>\n

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EmPOWER Maryland makes\u00a0\u00a2ent$ for Marylanders.\u00a0Watch for energy saving tips on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Twitter<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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IN THE NEWS<\/h2>\n

CBS Baltimore: Chesapeake Cleanup Would Bring $22B to Region<\/b><\/b><\/h3>\n

Setting a dollar amount on the Chesapeake Bay — a new study compiled the numbers.\u00a0The study sets the current impact of the bay at $107 billion annually. If cleanup goals are met, it would rise to nearly $130 billion a year, an increase of over $22 billion dollars.<\/span>\u00a0Read more<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Baltimore Sun: Lead poisoning statistics hold steady, state plans new efforts<\/b><\/b><\/h3>\n
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State officials are taking steps in the coming months to address gaps in the marathon effort to eliminate the environmental health threat.\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0Read more<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Baltimore Sun: Sparrows Point owner, government reach cleanup agreement<\/b><\/b><\/h3>\n

Hopes for redevelopment of the former Sparrows Point steel mill in Baltimore County – and the promise of new jobs – took two giant strides forward as the land was sold to a new owner who also reached agreement with state and federal environmental agencies on a cleanup plan for the polluted site.<\/span>\u00a0Read more<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

CBS Baltimore: Md’s Smaller Coastal Bays Now Focus of Pollution Reduction\u00a0<\/b><\/b><\/h3>\n

Next to the Chesapeake, Maryland’s smaller coastal bays haven’t received as much attention when it comes to pollution.\u00a0Now that’s over.\u00a0Read more<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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AIR, LAND, WATER – DID YOU KNOW?<\/h2>\n
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Register now to attend the Clean Water Innovations Trade Show\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

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The Maryland Department of the Environment is pleased to announce the 4th annual Smart, Green & Growing\u00a0Clean Water Innovations Trade Show<\/a>\u00a0on\u00a0Tuesday, October 21, 2014<\/span><\/span>, from\u00a09 a.m. to 3 p.m.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0at MDE Headquarters in Baltimore.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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This event will provide a forum for professionals and stakeholders from around the State to display innovative stormwater and water quality management techniques, exchange information and promote the protection of Maryland’s resources. Learning sessions for attendees on clean water topics are being developed and will be announced soon.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Register now to attend<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Want to know more about Maryland’s blueprint for Chesapeake Bay restoration? Check out MDE’s\u00a0new webpage<\/a>\u00a0on the blueprint — and our new\u00a0Bay 101 video<\/a>.<\/p>\n


Take the Compost Challenge<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

Did you know that food scraps and yard waste make up nearly a third of the municipal waste stream? Food waste reduction and composting offer a viable solution (and a nutrient-rich soil supplement), and a growing number of Maryland Green Registry and Maryland Green Travel members have been leading the way. Your business or organization is invited to join the Registry — and take the Compost Challenge.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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THE STAT<\/h2>\n

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The installation of compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) in a home is one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways for a household to reduce energy costs.\u00a0 ENERGY STAR CFLs use 75 percent less electricity than standard bulbs and last ten times as long. In addition, CFLs produce less heat than standard bulbs, resulting in savings in cooling costs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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HAVE AN IDEA?<\/h2>\n

Email the Editor<\/h3>\n

We’re always looking for ways to make eMDE even better. Here’s a chance to tell us what you think. Have some thoughts on what we can do better or things you’d like to see more of? An idea for a specific story? We want to hear from you. Contact us!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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MDE’s MISSION<\/h2>\n

Our mission is to protect and restore the quality of Maryland’s air, water, and land resources, while fostering smart growth, a thriving and sustainable economy and healthy communities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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