Maryland News
The following news clips highlight Maryland involvement in recent renewable energy and energy efficiency projects and list in chronological order. Here you can scroll through of stories dating back to 2003. Alternatively, you can search state energy news by state and topic.
April 10, 2013
New Database Shows Benefits of Energy Efficiency Programs
The Energy Department recognized a new publicly available database that offers federal, state, and local decision-makers information documenting the results of energy-efficiency programs in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. More
January 9, 2013
Energy Department Awards $10 Million to Develop Advanced Biofuels
The Energy Department announced more than $10 million to five projects in California, Maryland, Texas, and Washington that will develop new technologies to convert biomass into advanced biofuels and bioproducts. More
October 17, 2012
Massachusetts Again Tops State Energy Efficiency Scorecard
Massachusetts topped the list of energy efficient states for the second year, according to a report released by the nonprofit American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy. More
July 26, 2012
Maryland Breaks Ground on State's Largest Solar Power Project
Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley broke ground recently for a 160-acre solar farm project that will be the state's largest solar energy project, producing 20 megawatts of electricity. More
July 5, 2012
Administration Makes Major Advances in Energy Efficiency Access
The Obama Administration announced that 36 new members have joined the Better Buildings Challenge. More
July 5, 2012
Energy Department Awards $14 Million for Energy Efficiency in 22 States
The Energy Department announced that it has awarded $14 million in new investments through its State Energy Program to state-led energy efficiency projects in 22 states. More
May 16, 2012
National Student Efficiency Contest Winners Named
A group of Montana schools was named winner of the America's Home Energy Education Challenge, a national student competition designed to encourage students and their families to take action to start saving money by saving energy. More
February 8, 2012
Interior Department Takes Key Step in Offshore Wind Leasing
The Department of the Interior has announced that it is moving ahead with offshore wind energy areas along the Atlantic Coast. More
June 8, 2011
Maryland Adopts International Green Construction Code
Maryland has adopted the voluntary International Green Construction Code, which will take effect in March, 2012. The code is a tool to help reduce the environmental impact of construction. More
May 13, 2011
Maryland Department of Housing & Community Development Launches New Energy Efficiency Program
U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu applauded the launch of the Maryland Department of Housing & Community Development's Be SMART (Save Money and Resources Today) program, one of the Department of Energy's (DOE) BetterBuildings projects. More