Geothermal Working Group Update
The next Geothermal Working Group meeting will be this Friday September 2nd at 11am. Past meeting information can be found here. The link to the upcoming meeting is here.
Posts Tagged ‘Renewable’
Expanding Microgrid and Resiliency Hub Opportunities for Maryland – MEA Announces Round 2 Recipients of its Award-winning Resilient Maryland Grant Program
Baltimore, MD – The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) is pleased to announce that three awardees have been selected from the second round of its FY22 Resilient Maryland Planning Program, a national recognized program recently receiving a 2022 State Leadership in Clean Energy (SLICE) Award by the Clean Energy States Alliance …Learn more
Maryland 2021 Clean Energy Industry Report Finds Strong Energy Efficiency and Clean Energy Employment
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jahmai Sharp-Moore | 443-694-3651 Baltimore, MD- The Maryland Energy Administration today announced the release of the Maryland Clean Energy Industry Report, prepared by BW Research and the National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) with financial support and guidance from the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA). This report represents …Learn more
Maryland Energy Administration Program Brings Solar Energy to Low and Moderate Income Renters in Marylanders
Yielding a 25% Reduction in Energy Costs for 20 Years By David Comis, Energy Program Manager There is now a new option for the low and moderate income (LMI) renters to receive the benefits from solar energy through an initiative called “community solar”. Under the Community Solar Pilot Program (a …Learn more
Maryland Energy Administration Announces New Commercial Biomass Feasibility Study
by Garry Aime, Program Manager The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) announces a new Commercial Biomass Feasibility Study to gauge interest in wood energy systems at governmental, institutional, commercial, and industrial facilities (e.g., schools, hospitals, campuses, commercial buildings) in Maryland. This is a competitive grant with awards of up to $15,000 …Learn more
Community Solar – Is it a scam? What are the traps?
By David Comis, Senior Energy Program Manager This is part three of a 7 part series on community solar. Please note, the comments in this blog are the personal opinions of the author and do not represent the views of the Maryland Energy Administration or the State of Maryland. The …Learn more
Community Solar – Subscribing to Clean Energy
By David Comis, Senior Energy Program Manager This is part two of a 7 part series on community solar. Please note, the comments in this blog are the personal opinions of the author and do not represent the views of the Maryland Energy Administration or the State of Maryland. Community …Learn more
Maryland Energy Administration Announces $2.8 Million for Offshore Wind Supply Chain Development Grants
By Chidinma Emenike, Energy Specialist Maryland is committed to supporting local businesses involved in the expansion of clean, renewable wind energy which will bring new economic growth and career opportunities to residents. Maryland, along with seven other coastal states have committed to procuring nearly 30,000 megawatts (MW) from wind energy. …Learn more
Maryland, North Carolina, and Virginia Announce Agreement to Spur Offshore Wind Development
reposted from Maryland.gov press page Alliance Will Streamline Development of Offshore Wind Resources in Southeast and Mid-Atlantic Region ANNAPOLIS, MD—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 …Learn more
Community Solar – An Introduction to Community Solar in Maryland
By David Comis, Senior Energy Program Manager This is part one of a 7 part series on community solar. Please note, the comments in this blog are the personal opinions of the author and do not represent the views of the Maryland Energy Administration or the State of Maryland. Community …Learn more
Celebrating Maryland’s Newest Food to Waste Energy Plant
by Kaymie Owen, CMP, Communications Manager Earlier this week, the Maryland Energy Administration joined BTS Biogas Srl/GmbH, and Maryland Environmental Service to commemorate BTS’s first U.S. food waste-to-energy plant. This public-private partnership will also result in up to a $40 million investment and bring new jobs to Howard County. The project will take food …Learn more
BTS Bioenergy Awarded $500,000 Dollar Combined Heat and Power Grant
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jahmai Sharp-Moore | 443-694-3651 Baltimore, MD – Today the Maryland Energy Administration announced that BTS Bioenergy will receive a $500,000-dollar Combined Heat and Power (CHP) grant to aide in the construction of a new bioenergy facility. BTS Bioenergy, headquarter in Italy, will build their first U.S. facility …Learn more
Very Fine Solar Homes in Maryland
Sharing our visits from the Maryland Home Solar Tour Our staff at the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) was privileged to join the 2016 National Solar Home Tour, held Saturday, October 1, 2016. Our team visited homes in Howard and Ann Arundel counties. The first home visited, in Harwood, MD, was …Learn more
Maryland Energy Administration Director Visits Model Solar Homes
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jahmai Sharp-Moore | 443-694-3651 Baltimore, MD – The Maryland Energy Administration’s Director, Mary Beth Tung, visited two solar powered, energy efficient homes in Howard and Ann Arundel counties on Saturday, October 1, 2016. “Maryland is a national leader in renewable energy technology especially in the residential sector. …Learn more
MEA Grants Help Clean Energy Communities and visionary artists
For Baltimore’s American Visionary Art Museum, replacing the HVAC chiller to the 15-year-old exhibition building was a critical fix. Besides cooling its more than 100,000 annual visitors, the museum is responsible for the preservation of a vast collection of visionary art. Katie Adams, the museum’s Director of Development, identifies the …Learn more
Small town reduces energy consumption, helps Maryland
Though Galestown’s population is right around 100 people, the town has taken big strides toward energy efficiency. To reach the Maryland goal of reducing energy consumption 15 percent by 2015 though, every Maryland county, municipality and resident needs to contribute. Through the Department of Energy (DOE) Energy Efficiency and Conservation …Learn more
Baltimore County resident harnesses sunlight to save on home energy costs
J. F. Mergen accomplished the unthinkable: He doubled the square footage of his Baltimore County home, stabilized his energy bills, reduced his family’s carbon footprint, and saved money without sacrificing the Mergen’s quality of life. With the support of two grants from the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) totaling $5,400, Mergen …Learn more
Nationally recognized car wash goes solar with no up front costs
The addition of solar paneling to the iconic College Park Car Washpushes this local small business into the future. It also means noticeable monthly savings for Dave Dugoff, owner of the self-serve wash. Through a partnership with budding finance company Skyline Innovationsand a $4,469 grant from the Maryland Energy Administration, …Learn more
Wind turbine system transforms country home into “green” dream house
Skeptics of clean energy’s impact should consider Henry and Nancy Maier, the Allegany County couple who converted a charming, three-story farmhouse into their very own “green” paradise. The couple’s fully operational wind turbine system generates enough energy to power their 2,500 square foot residence with energy to spare.
FACT SHEET: President Obama Announces New Actions to Bring Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency to Households across the Country
Montgomery County Couple Improves Energy Efficiency and Generates Clean, Renewable Energy
In the world of sustainable living, some just talk the talk. Montgomery County resident Jim Russ has been walking the walk for about 70 years. Growing up in Massachusetts, Russ was taught at a young age to enjoy nature and leave no trace. For him, this built an appreciation …Learn more
Landover Hills Homeowner Saves $352 in Annual Energy Costs
Thanks in part to a grant issued by the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA), Dottie Fratturelli was able to upgrade the insulation in her attic, improve the air sealing around her house, install CFLs, and replace her old refrigerator with a more energy efficient model. Not only was she grateful …Learn more
Prince George’s County Community Harnesses the Power of the Sun
MEA Director, Abigail Ross Hopper stands on the roof of University Park Elementary School with her daughter. Director Hopper is an alumna of the school and spoke at the solar array dedication on October 19, 2013.
A new survey reveals that Marylanders want more renewable energy and even say they are willing to pay a bit more for it.
MEA Success Stories
- Clean and Resilient Buses in Brookville: MEA Helps County Meet Energy Goals
- MEA Grant Spurs Solar for Low-to-Moderate Income Marylanders
- Montgomery County Public Schools Learning About Energy Efficiency for Data Centers
- Frostburg State University is Planning a Resilient Energy Future
- Maryland Dog Daycare is a Resilient Clean Energy Model
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