Posts by Sabrina Bachman
2021 Maryland General Assembly Special Session Summary Update
Maryland legislators took their seats in chambers on Monday, December 6, for the 2021 Special Legislative Session. Their mission included the debate of Redistricting Maps and the selection of a State Treasurer to replace retiring Nancy Kopp, who has served in the position since February 2002. With the return to chambers, the Maryland Constitution requires…
Read MoreMEIA Receives $10,000 Grant from The Butz Foundation
The Maryland Clean Energy Center (MCEC) has been awarded a grant of $10,000 from the Butz Foundation to support the Maryland Energy Innovation Accelerator (MEIA) program. MEIA welcomed its inaugural cohort in January of 2020 and has received funding from a variety of sources for its work to assist with the commercialization of advanced energy…
Read MoreDiverse Group of Energy Professionals Appointed to MCEC’s Advisory Council for 2022
The Maryland Clean Energy Center (MCEC) has appointed 57 individuals to serve on its 2022 Advisory Council. The Council draws input from collaborative groups to advise MCEC in achieving its mission. “As global priorities focus on ways to best combat climate change, Maryland is fortunate to have so many clean energy leaders to support strategic…
Read MoreLimited Sponsor Ops Available for 2022 Legislative Reception
MCEC needs your support to stay on target for the 2022 Maryland Legislative Session! Your sponsorship demonstrates the diversity and reach of the energy industry sector in Maryland to policymakers. The 2022 MCEC Legislative Reception will be held in a hybrid format to allow for in-person networking and remote attendees to hear from guest speakers on…
Read MoreMD-PACE Financing Stronger Communities
How a recent legislative update will unlock resiliency for Maryland A landmark amendment, passed in March, promises to make Maryland one of the most innovative locations for Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy financing (C-PACE) in the country. Currently active in Washington, D.C. and 26 states including Maryland, C-PACE provides property owners and developers access to…
Read More“Transformation to the Grid of the Future” Kicks Off MCEC Speaker Series
MCEC is charging up for a series of timely and informative webinars to support the local advanced energy economy! Join us this September – October as we host a variety of guest speakers for this FREE educational series. SERIES SCHEDULE Transformation to the Grid of the Future Tues, Sept 14, 10:30 AM – Noon Climate-Centric Solutions,…
Read MoreNow Hiring! Loan Program Coordinator
The Maryland Clean Energy Center (MCEC) was created as a not-for–profit corporate instrumentality of state in 2008 through an act of the Maryland General Assembly. The organization reports to a nine member Board of Directors. The mission of the MCEC is to transform the energy economy in the State of Maryland by increasing clean energy…
Read MoreRFP Announcement: MD-PACE Program Design and Administration
The Maryland Clean Energy Center (MCEC) is seeking proposals to provide administration of the Maryland Property Assessed Clean Energy (MD-PACE) Program. The purpose of the Program is to provide increased access to commercial PACE financing in order to assist in achievement of Maryland’s clean energy policy goals. The Program will expand and improve long-term financing…
Read MoreRFP Announcement: Clean Energy Advantage Loan Pilot Program Management
The Maryland Clean Energy Center (MCEC) and the Montgomery County Green Bank (MCGB) have gained approval from the Maryland Public Service Commission to develop and implement the Clean Energy Advantage Pilot Program. As Program Administrators, MCEC and MCGB are seeking a vendor to successfully launch and strategically manage the pilot program. Vendors submitting proposals must submit…
Read MoreManta Biofuel Wins MEIA Pitch Event
Manta Biofuel Wins $1,000 prize from Maryland Department of Commerce at Maryland Energy Innovation Accelerator Pitch Event Owings Mills-based Manta Biofuel was named the Grand Prize winner of the pitch competition during the Maryland Energy Innovation Accelerator (MEIA) 2021 Pitch Competition Finale, held on June 16. The virtual event was the culmination of months of…
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