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March 25, 2007
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dougretzler | March 30, 2007 at 12:08 pm
The Mid-Atlantic Renewable Energy Expo at Harford Community College .
April 13 and 14 9 - 4 p.m.
highlights sustainable living. Products and technology from wind-power systems to hybrid cars Lectures, workshops, displays, food vendors, and kids’ activities Event is free.
410-836-4142
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http://www.harford.edu/energyexpo/
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dougretzler | March 31, 2007 at 11:45 pm
Alliance to Save Energy
Promotes energy efficiency worldwide to achieve a healthier economy, a cleaner environment, and greater energy security.
http://www.ase.org
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dougretzler | March 31, 2007 at 11:52 pm
Maryland Energy Administration
State agency works tomaximize energy efficiency while promoting economic development, reducing reliance on foreign energy supplies, and improving the environment.
410-260-7655
http://www.energy.state.md.us/
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dougretzler | April 1, 2007 at 12:32 am
Wind Powering America
http://www.eere.energy.gov/windandhydro/windpoweringamerica/
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loisgreencity | April 4, 2007 at 7:05 pm
Ronald MacDonald House Gets Gift of Energy Efficiency–11/16/06 article
http:/www.energy.state.md.us/news/rmh.pdf
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loisgreencity | April 4, 2007 at 7:06 pm
Maryland Science Center–Solar Roofs Program
IMAX Wall-Mounted PV system coming soon!
http://www.energy.state.md.us/programs/renewable/solarroofs/nonresidential/science_center.htm
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loisgreencity | April 4, 2007 at 7:07 pm
Green Construction in PigTown-ModerateIncome SharedEquityHomeOwnership-going UtilityFree All Solar Photo Voltaic.
443-253-0646
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loisgreencity | April 4, 2007 at 7:08 pm
The Tax Incentives Assistance Project (TIAP) - meant to help consumers and businesses obtain the info they need to make use of the federal income tax incentives for energy efficient products and technologies passed by Congress as part of the Energy Policy Act of 2005.
http://www.energytaxincentives.org/
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loisgreencity | April 4, 2007 at 7:12 pm
MD State Solar energy grants & incentives
Monies still available through 2007 for businesses, individuals & local governments in MD state.
800-72-ENERGY
http://www.energy.state.md.us/programs/renewable/solargrant/index.html
http://www.greenbuildinginstitute.org/pages/MD_SolarIncentives.pdf
Grant Program Q & A http://www.energy.state.md.us/programs/renewable/solargrant/Questions_and_Answers.pdf
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loisgreencity | April 4, 2007 at 7:13 pm
Frankford Estates Townhomes–Baltimore City
http://www.energy.maryland.gov/calendar/060915.pdf
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loisgreencity | April 4, 2007 at 7:15 pm
School is first to go ‘green’ in md– Baltimore Sun 3/26/07 article
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/local/bal-te.md.green26mar26,0,3305605.story
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loisgreencity | April 4, 2007 at 7:16 pm
Biodiesel fuel- Taylor Oil Co.
28 B Thomas Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21224
410-636-9000
Contact: Barry Schwinn
http://www.tayloroilco.com/biodiesel.html
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loisgreencity | April 4, 2007 at 7:17 pm
Baltimore Biodisel Cooperative
Advocate the use of biodiesel in Baltimore City and the state of Maryland.. Coop provides access to high quality domestically produced biodiesel fuel & other renewable resources.
2800 Sission St
http://www.baltimorebiodiesel.org
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loisgreencity | April 4, 2007 at 7:17 pm
Charm21_BioCoop : Charm21 Biodiesel Cooperative
Biodiesel advocacy coop
groups.yahoo.com/group/Charm21_BioCoop
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loisgreencity | April 4, 2007 at 7:20 pm
Drive Free-Veggie Oil Auto Fuel
BIODIESEL versus WASTE VEGETABLE OIL (WVO) ..
baltimore.indymedia.org/newswire/display/12853/index.php
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loisgreencity | April 4, 2007 at 7:23 pm
E 85 pumps in MD list:
http://www.e85refueling.com/locationsplain.php?state=mdMaryland&PHPSESSID=d8f0f54a37a13b3bd38a9c5d41c28414
Includes E 85 station in Baltimore at State Office Center (300 W Preston Street)–private facility; no public access
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loisgreencity | April 4, 2007 at 9:31 pm
The DeckerWalk envirowhomes - A Patterson Park CDC Community
Created to minimize the negative impact on the environment while providing for improved occupant comfort. Will earn the EPA’s Energy Star Rating.
http://www.ppcdc.org/BuyaHome/DeckerWalk/tabid/71/Default.aspx
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loisgreencity | April 5, 2007 at 2:12 am
Federal Government EPACT “Green Building/ Renovation” Credits for Consumers and Businesses
http://www.energy.gov/taxbreaks.html
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loisgreencity | April 5, 2007 at 2:16 am
Federal Solar Tax Credits FAQ
http://www.energy.state.md.us/programs/renewable/solarroofs/SEIAsummaryEnergyAct05.pdf
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loisgreencity | April 5, 2007 at 2:26 am
2007 Solar Decathlon in Washington, DC: University of Maryland’s LEAFHouse selected. The U of MD team is one of twenty international collegiate teams selected to compete.
http://www.eere.energy.gov/solar_decathlon/solar_decathlon_2007.html
http://www.solarteam.org/page.php?id=250
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loisgreencity | April 5, 2007 at 2:29 am
Zero Energy Homes Project
Bel Air, Maryland
http://www.toolbase.org/ToolbaseResources/level4CaseStudies.aspx?ContentDetailID=2476&BucketID=2&CategoryID=58
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dougretzler | April 9, 2007 at 7:16 am
Living Lightly on the Grid
Takoma Park Man Saves Energy, Sets Example in Fight Against Climate Change
By David A. Fahrenthold
Washington Post Staff Writer
Tuesday, March 6, 2007; Page B01
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/03/05/AR2007030501493.html?nav=rss_metro
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loisgreencity | April 11, 2007 at 8:04 pm
Clean Energy Open House and Native Plant Garden Tour!
Sun April 29, 1-5 PM, Takoma Park
Come see Mike Tidwell’s home, MD’s only 95% renewable energy household! House featured in newspapers, magazines, TV & radio stations across US & Europe!
http://www.chesapeakeclimate.org/campaigns/campaign_detail.cfm?id=26
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loisgreencity | April 15, 2007 at 1:17 pm
Scott Sharpe said on April 15, 9:19 AM:
Rent Solar Panels for your home! No Investment, no up-front fees, no hassles, no worries! Fixed the rate you pay for electricity today for up to 25 years. Goto mmy website http://www.jointhesolution.com/annapolis to learn how and start producing your own green, clean, cheap power!
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dougretzler | April 16, 2007 at 8:37 am
WindCurrent
A Baltimore based company that provides renewable energy product and service -REnewable Energy Certificates to individuals and organizations.
P.O. Box 519 Stevenson, MD 2111153-0519
866-917-WIND
410-484-5079
http://www.WindCurrent.com
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dougretzler | April 16, 2007 at 8:52 am
MEA Solar Grant Program- MD Energy Admin
Individuals, local government & business can qualify for grants for Solar Water Heating(SWH) & Photovoltaic (PV) Solar projects
Max $2000 for SWH, $300 for residential PV & $5000 for Non-Residential PV
$1000 grants for geothermal heat pumps
800-72-ENERGY
energy.maryland.gov
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dougretzler | April 17, 2007 at 9:53 am
Institute for Energy and Environmental Research (IEER)
Dedicated to increasing public involvement in and control over environmental problems through the democratization of science. IEER provides activists, policy-makers, journalists, and the public with understandable and accurate scientific and technical information on energy and environmental issues. IEER’s aim is to bring scientific excellence to public policy issues in order to promote the democratization of science and a safer, healthier environment.
6935 Laurel Avenue
Takoma Park, MD 20912
(301) 270-5500
ieer@ieer.org
WWW: http://www.ieer.org
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loisgreencity | April 19, 2007 at 1:34 pm
Clean Energy Open House and Native Plant Garden Tour!
Sun April 29, 1-5 PM, Takoma Park
Come see Mike Tidwell’s home, MD’s only 95% renewable energy household! House featured in newspapers, magazines, TV & radio stations across US & Europe!
http://www.chesapeakeclimate.org/campaigns/campaign_detail.cfm?id=26
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dougretzler | April 23, 2007 at 1:13 am
Solar Living Institue
Promotes sustainable living through inspirational environmental education. The Institute provides practical, education by example and hands-on workshops on renewable energy, green building, sustainable living, permaculture, organic gardening and alternative, environmental, construction methods.
http://www.solarliving.org/
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loisgreencity | May 14, 2007 at 11:28 pm
Energy Efficient Maryland
http://www.marylandpirg.org/MD.asp?id2=32539
Maryland PIRG’s Top Priority
Maryland PIRG is calling on Gov. O’Malley to reduce Maryland’s energy use 20 percent by 2020 by using the energy we already create more wisely. By prioritizing simple solutions like insulating our homes and businesses better and making more efficient appliances, Maryland can get back on track with reducing its energy use.
How You Can Help:
Send an e-mail to Gov. O’Malley and ask him to reduce Maryland’s energy use by 20 percent by 2020.
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loisgreencity | May 18, 2007 at 1:22 am
Resource Conservation Technology
http://www.conservationtechnology.com/
Baltimore-based supplier of advanced technology for energy-efficient, environmentally-responsible building since 1984.
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loisgreencity | May 18, 2007 at 1:26 am
Terralogos Green Home Services, Inc.
1101 East 33rd Street, Ste B301
Baltimore, MD 21218
443-451-7130
http://www.terralogos.com/services/index.html
Offers cost effective solutions which reduce homeowners’ energy bills and create healthier, more comfortable homes.
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loisgreencity | May 31, 2007 at 2:55 pm
Groups coordinate in drafting green building standards
5/30 Waste News article at:
http://www.wastenews.com/headlines2.html?id=1180543206
A proposed standard for minimum green building practices is being released for public review and comment. The standard is being developed by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers in conjunction with the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America and the U.S. Green Building Council.
The standard will cover areas such as energy efficiency, greenhouse gas emissions, water usage, materials and resources and indoor environmental quality.
The proposed standard will be available only during public review periods. To read the addenda or to comment, visit http://www.ashrae.org/publicreviews
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loisgreencity | June 11, 2007 at 5:35 pm
Sustainable City: Hope for a Sustainable World
May 07 Urbanite article by Mare Cromwell
Describes Baltimore as being recognized “on a local level…as a leader in energy efficiency measures,” includuing retro-fits for various fire, police, municipal buildings and schools for more efficient energy; electric cars in the city fleet and flex-fuel cars in the police fleet; and a planned City biofuels pump for that fleet by middle of 2007 (paralleling efforts by the Biodiesel Coop).
Also describes Baltimore as a “leader in the adaptive reuse movement, an approach that creatively renovates derelict buildings.”
http://www.urbanitebaltimore.com/sub.cfm?issueID=48§ionID=4&articleID=666
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dougretzler | October 24, 2007 at 7:11 am
The University of Maryland Solar Decathlon Team capped its “silver” honors in the U.S. Department of Energy competition by winning the BP Solar People’s Choice Award on Saturday. The Terps amassed the most votes as the favorite of visitors to the Decathlon site over nine days.
http://www.solarteam.org/page.php?id=250
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dougretzler | November 1, 2007 at 8:23 pm
Windswept Grant Program
On October 26, the Maryland Energy Administration announced a new initiative to provide funding for small scale wind energy systems. The MEA Windswept Grant Program can assist residential or non- residential Marylanders in funding these projects.
Grant amounts are $1500/kw for a maximum grant amount for Residential Wind Systems: $3000
For more information, call 1-800-723-6374 or e-mail meainfo@energy.state.md.us.
The MEA release: http://www.energy.maryland.gov/press/102607_windswept_pr.pdf
Annapolis, MD – The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) is pleased to announce that we will be accepting
applications for small scale wind energy systems from individuals, businesses and local governments beginning
November 1, 2007.
The Windswept Grant Program can help offset a portion of the cost of small scale wind energy projects. A limited number
of grants are available to Marylanders to install eligible wind energy systems of at least 1 kW for residential properties
and 1.5 kW for non-residential properties. Grant amounts are $1500/kw for a maximum grant amount of:
Residential Wind Systems: $3000
Nonresidential Wind Systems $5000
The Windswept Grant Program encourages the development of renewable energy distributed generation, such as small
scale wind energy systems, throughout the State as well as reduces our electricity demand from conventional power
generating facilities. Renewable sources of energy are important to the future of Maryland’s environmental quality and
economic development. This program also underscores Governor O’Malley’s Governor O’Malley’s pledge to make
Maryland the “engine of the renewable energy economy”.
Applicants are encouraged to apply early as funding is limited. Also, applicants should become familiar with the program
terms and conditions and eligibility criteria prior to applying. There is a significant amount of supporting documentation
required along with the application forms. For more information on wind energy opportunities, visit the Maryland Energy
Administration’s Windswept Grant Program at
http://www.energy.state.md.us/programs/renewable/windsweptgrant/
1-800-723-6374
meainfo@energy.state.md.us.