How fast is solar energy growing?
America is getting nearly 12 times more energy from the sun than we did a decade ago. The United States gets more emission-free energy from the sun than ever before.
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.
The Latest on Clean energy
Part 3: BGE’s multi-year rate hike is bad for consumers
Part 2: BGE’s multi-year rate hike will make the transition to efficient electric homes slower and more expensive.
Updates
U.S. pledges to triple renewable energy by 2030
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Utilities’ energy-efficiency plans need improvement
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
What’s next for Maryland’s Climate Plan
Featured Resources
Citizen’s Guide to Reducing Energy Waste
The Clean Energy Home Series (Part 2): What is a heat pump water heater?
Lawn care goes electric
Buying LED bulbs: What to look for
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.
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Consumer Advocates raise concerns on BGE’s proposed rate hike
Consumer advocates are raising concerns over Baltimore Gas and Electric's (BGE) proposed multi-year rate increases.
Moore Administration Agency heads discuss Maryland’s climate plans
Lt. Governor Aruna Miller and 5 agency heads spoke at the University of Maryland Baltimore County to discuss the state's climate plans.
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.
Sine Die: 2023 Public Interest Wins
Some of our priorities are on that list sitting on the Governor’s desk, others did not make it this year. Here is a quick synopsis of those that passed
Record amounts of renewables await interconnection
More than 2 terawatts of wind, solar and energy storage projects are awaiting grid connection at the end of 2022, according to new research unveiled by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.