The POWER Act: What does the new law mean for offshore wind in Maryland?
Gov. Wes Moore celebrated Earth Day by signing several environmental bills into law, including the POWER Act to expand offshore wind generation in the state.
Clean energy
A new clean energy future is possible, but only if we work together to make it happen.
We can generate the power we need without polluting our air or destroying our climate. It’s time to transition away from polluting fossil fuels and instead choose wind, solar, electric and other clean, safe sources of energy. Momentum is building, and the technology we need in order to transition away from fossil fuels is better and cheaper than ever. Together, we can overcome the industry interests blocking progress and get our leaders to make the investments necessary to achieve a clean energy future.
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Updates
Moore Administration Agency heads discuss Maryland’s climate plans
Record amounts of renewables await interconnection
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
New Report: Energy Efficiency for Everyone
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Citizen’s Guide to Reducing Energy Waste
The Clean Energy Home Series (Part 2): What is a heat pump water heater?
“Certified natural gas” is not a source of clean energy
Recording: Heat pumps 101: Efficiently heat and cool your home while saving money
Did You Know?
On March 29, 2022, for a brief moment, more of America’s electricity came from wind power than from coal and nuclear plants combined.
What We're Doing
Wind isn't the only renewable power source that can make our electricity mix cleaner. Electric school buses have the potential to bring even greater benefits when equipped with technology that allows them to deliver power to buildings and back to the grid.
The Latest
Consumer safety official sets his sights on gas stove pollution
At a webinar hosted by PIRG, CPSC Commissioner Richard Trumka talked about the agencies work to address the risks of gas stove pollution.
Pollution Free Cooking for the Holidays
At this webinar we discussed the health impacts of cooking with gas and got an induction cooking demo from Chef Chris Galarza.
Pollution Free Cooking: how to make the switch from gas.
Induction stoves are efficient, fast, and precise. They are also safer and less harmful to indoor air quality than cooking with gas. The Inflation Reduction Act includes $4.5 billion in funding for states to provide rebates and tax credits for new electric appliances including stoves, cooktops, and wall ovens.
Explosion in Gaithersburg
This morning, an explosion and fire in Gaithersburg injured at least 12 people, sending 10 people to the hospital, including 4 children.
How to weatherize your home
Steps you can take to save energy, lower cooling bills, make your home more comfortable and reduce pollution.