Efficient water heaters will cut pollution, save money, save lives
Many households will save more than $170 each year in energy costs thanks to new water heater efficiency standards.
A livable climate and a healthy future are possible if we work together to eliminate the pollution and practices warming our planet.
To avoid the most catastrophic effects of climate change, from more powerful hurricanes to increased flooding and worsening wildfires, we need to work together to eliminate the pollution and practices warming our planet. That means taking collective action to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels, transitioning to an electric vehicle future, and powering our lives with clean, renewable energy. And we can all do more to use less energy, and use it more efficiently. Fortunately, global warming solutions are all around us — we just need to use them.
Many households will save more than $170 each year in energy costs thanks to new water heater efficiency standards.
Our tax dollars shouldn't be propping up an industry that's contributing to the climate crisis. We're calling on Congress to end these subsidies.
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.
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
We just released our new report "Energy Efficiency for Everyone: How to Supercharge EmPOWER Maryland."
A new analysis from Maryland PIRG Foundation finds that Maryland's energy efficiency programs, while successful, could spark more energy savings, deliver more for low-income customers, and more adequately support the state’s climate goals.
Experts share how new federal policies can save Americans money, reduce pollution
Hundreds turned out for a workshop to learn how to take advantage of new tax credits to get a heat pump, go solar, buy an electric vehicles, weatherize their home and more.