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Maryland Homeowners — Get Ready for the Clean Energy Loan Program

One reason more people don’t install solar or other renewable-energy projects on their homes is that they might move before realizing all the energy savings.  If you borrowed money (even from yourself) for the installation, that loan moves with you … Continue reading

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Maryland Clean Energy — Will Feds Help or Hinder?

EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson addressed the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners’ Winter Meeting. See a video of her remarks here. UPDATE Senator Rockefeller and several other Senators from toxic-coal-producing states sent a letter to Administrator Jackson regarding pending EPA … Continue reading

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Maryland – Get Ready for the L-Prize!

The L-Prize will be awarded to LED lamps that replace the standard 60W lightbulb — if they can pass the U.S. Department of Energy’s rigorous tests. What’s at stake? The solid-state lighting LED bulb will use only 10 watts.  If … Continue reading

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O’Malley Advances Offshore Wind

The massive offshore wind resource on the East Coast holds great potential for tackling Maryland’s energy challenges. Governor O’Malley is leading a steady march towards realizing this opportunity.  Last year, he joined other governors in a letter urging Congressional leaders … Continue reading

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