MD Senate committee advances budget, aspires to leave with $250M surplus
The Maryland Senate Budget and Taxation Committee advanced a $70 billion budget, aiming for a $250 million surplus and increased funding for childcare and mental health.
Moore signs order to modernize power grid, vet land for new energy projects
Gov. Wes Moore signed an order to modernize the energy grid, vet state land for new projects and speed deployment of new energy resources.
Moore taps new transportation secretary, energy administration director
Gov. Wes Moore announced new appointments to head the Maryland Energy Administration and Department of Transportation.
Van Hollen, Olszewski hail offshore wind as job creator, economic driver
Advocates gathered in Baltimore to reaffirm their support for the benefits of the US Wind project proposed off of the coast of Ocean City.
Moore announces $36M toward energy efficiency in public schools
Gov. Wes Moore’s office announced $36 million to expand clean energy systems and cost-cutting energy efficiency technologies in schools.
MD grants $17 million to help local schools boost energy efficiency
Maryland awarded $17M to 30 school projects for solar panels, heat pumps, and net-zero energy systems to cut carbon emissions and lower energy costs.
MD opens $64M grant program for local clean-energy projects
The Maryland Energy Administration has opened a $64 million grant program to encourage local clean-energy projects.
Howard County farm becomes net zero energy facility
Freetown Farm has achieved net zero energy status through the installation of a photovoltaic solar panel system.
MD struggles to meet its ambitious climate goals
Maryland is trying to make good on some of the most ambitious climate goals in the country. But it is struggling to keep up with its deadlines.
MEA announces $12M investment in electric school buses
The Maryland Energy Administration has announced new investments in electric school buses and charging infrastructure.
MEA awards 1st-ever ‘Electrifying Community Buildings’ grants
The Maryland Energy Administration has announced its inaugural Electrifying Community Buildings Grant Program awards for Fiscal Year 2025.
Here’s how federal and state action may affect MD electric vehicle programs
Here’s a look at how electric vehicle infrastructure and ownership has changed in Maryland, as well as factors that threaten its success.

















