Maryland Energy Administration December 2020 News Bulletin

Maryland’s Decade of Energy Efficiency – Nationally Ranked Top 10 State Since 2011 – Maryland moved up on the scorecard again in 2020 to #6

For the 10th consecutive year in a row, Maryland is ranked in the Top 10 for national energy efficiency, learn more here.

Energy Department Recognizes State of Maryland for Energy Efficiency Leadership Through Better Buildings Challenge

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recognized the State of Maryland for energy efficiency advances made through DOE’s Better Buildings Challenge. As a partner in the program, Maryland reduced its energy intensity by 20% over its 9-million-square-foot buildings portfolio, and has now committed to another goal of 15% energy reduction across a broader portfolio of over 90 million square feet. Click here to learn more.

Combined Heat and Power Grant Receives Enormous Response – Full Subscription Two Months Early

The current cycle of the Combined Heat and Power grant has seen renewed popularity, even in these challenging economic times and is nearly fully subscribed two months ahead of schedule, read more here.

Maryland School System Data Center Becomes Energy Efficiency Lesson for All

See how the Montgomery County Public Schools Data Center Team put energy efficiency lessons into action to realize over $20,000 in annual savings. Read more here.

Exploring Maryland Solar Energy Programs

MEA has multiple funding and technical assistance opportunities for immediate deployment of commercial-scale solar projects. Get more information here about programs for businesses, nonprofits and local government agencies.  

Community Solar Series Review
Community solar allows residents to receive the benefits of solar from a photovoltaic system installed in the  local community. Community solar programs are designed very differently in each state. This blog series delves into community solar in Maryland.

 Maryland Women in Energy  – Governor Larry Hogan proclaimed 2020 As ‘Year Of The Woman’ in Maryland and the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) has been highlighting Maryland women in energy.

Leading by Example Director Tung Champions Clean Energy, Energy Efficiency and Giving Back

A Rising Solar Energy Star Expanding Clean Energy in Maryland

Industry Insider – The Days of Reckoning: Who will Pay the already existing $35 – $40 billion customer COVID-19 Utility debt?

Insights into what the utility debt repayment will mean for Marylanders, read on here. 

2021 Strategic Energy Investment Advisory Board Meeting

The first Strategic Energy Investment Advisory Board Meeting of 2021 will be held online, via MS Teams on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 2pm EST. A tentative schedule is posted here, times are approximate. 

Maryland, North Carolina, and Virginia Announce Agreement to Spur Offshore Wind Development

The governors of Maryland, North Carolina, and Virginia today announced a three-state collaboration to advance offshore wind projects in the region and promote the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic United States as a hub for offshore wind energy and industry. Read how Maryland is building our renewable energy industry here.