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Governor O'Malley Joins Governors of Virginia and Delaware in MOU to Promote the Development of Wind Energy off the Mid-Atlantic Coast 11/19/09

Maryland Launches Grant Program for Mid-Sized Solar Energy Systems to Help Local Businesses Go Green 10/28/09

Maryland Examines Potential of Offshore Wind; Issues Request for Expression of Interest for Energy Generation Partners 9/15/09

Maryland Awards Additional $9.5 Million to EmPOWER Clean Energy Communities 9/14/09

Maryland Receives Nearly $6 Million in Clean Cities Grant Funding to Support Hybrid Electric Vehicles 8/26/09

Governor O'Malley Announces Over $50 Million in Federal Energy Investments for Maryland 8/14/09

Governor O’Malley “EmPOWERs Clean Energy Communities”With $7.3 Million for Energy Improvements throughout Maryland 6/30/09

New Report Shows Significant Potential For Smart Grid Technology to Address Maryland’s Energy Challenges 6/08/09

Maryland Announces $52,295,100 Million in Additional Federal Funding for Local Energy Efficiency Improvements 3/27/09

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Set to Deliver $173 Million in
Energy Programs for Maryland Families and Workers
3/9/09

Generating Clean Horizons: Maryland Seeks Partners in First-of-its-Kind Initiative to Jumpstart Large-Scale Renewable Energy Projects 2/16/09

Maryland to Grow Green Collar Jobs, Incubate Energy Innovations through Official Launch of the Region’s First Clean Energy Center 1/9/09

Initiative to “EmPOWER Clean Energy Communities” Launched With $8 Million Available for Local Governments and Non-Profits 1/6/09

Senate Subcomitte Hearing on Clean Energy. Testimony by MEA Director Woolf: "Federal Clean Energy Investment Needed to Stimulate Economy and Create Green Collar Jobs" December 10, 2008 Click here for the full podcast with Dir. Woolf's testimony beginning at minute 62:28

Federal Clean Energy Investment Needed to Stimulate Economy and Create Green Collar Jobs December 10, 2008

 Governor O'Malley, Maryland Recieves National Recognition for Energy Efficiency Advances October 6, 2008

Maryland Energy Administration Wins National Grant to Design a Smart Electricity Grid for Maryland September 22, 2008

Governor Appoints First Strategic Energy Investment Fund Advisory Board September 11,2008

Governor Martin O’Malley, Maryland Energy Administration Announce $1.5 Million For Energy Efficiency Loans August 22, 2008

Maryland Energy Administration Provides Record Funding For Residential Solar and Geothermal Energy July 23, 2008

Maryland Energy Administration Awarded NGA Clean Energy Grant June 30, 2008

MD Strategic Energy Investment Fund April 8, 2008

Maryland Energy Administration Applauds Adoption of Governor's Energy Package April 8, 2008

  • O'Malley announces plans for new ethanol pumps

    By Laura Smitherman | Sun reporter 1:00 PM EDT, August 5, 2008

    Gov. Martin O'Malley, who has made progressive energy stances a central tenet of his administration, announced today plans to build ethanol pumping stations around Maryland so the state's 1,200 flex-fuel vehicles can more easily fill up with the renewable fuel.

  • Governor Announces Plans for a More Sustainable Transportation Fuel System

    Construction set for four State E-85 facilities across Maryland

    ANNAPOLIS, MD (August 5, 2008) – Just weeks after announcing plans to transition 500 MTA buses to hybrid, and days following the award of the highest grade ever for environmental initiatives from the Maryland League of Conservation Voters, Governor O ’Malley today was joined by Lt. Governor Anthony Brown and administration officials to present roadmap for a more sustainable transportation fuel system in Maryland, beginning with the construction of four new E-85 fuel pumps throughout Maryland.
  • Fox 5 DC: Make the Solar Switch and Save July 28, 2008---If you're trying to save money on your energy bill, look to the skies. Maryland and D.C. are making it worth your while to use solar energy, and they're willing to hand out cash to those who'll make the switch. FOX 5's Sarah Simmons has more.

 

 

 

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