Morgan State University (MSU) Master Services Agreement Moves the Campus Closer to Sustainability Goals

MCEC offers strategic procurement and technical services to public and private sector clients seeking to develop, build, finance, own, and operate clean energy and energy efficiency systems, infrastructure, and technologies. Through a novel partnership agreement, MCEC is providing procurement, project management, and technical assistance to Morgan State University (MSU), to assist the institution with meeting…

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MCEC Network Partner Call for Proposals – Deadline Extended

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The Maryland Clean Energy Center (MCEC) is calling for ideas and ready-to-implement, longer-term proposals for projects, programs, partnerships, and initiatives designed to help the state achieve greenhouse gas reduction goals and address economic development and climate justice challenges in the near term. In 2021, the Maryland General Assembly enacted the Climate Solutions Now Act (CSNA)…

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Washington County Picks up the PACE for Commercial and Industrial Properties

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County Council Passes Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy Program (PACE) The Washington County Board of County Commissioners has unanimously approved the Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) ordinance to join the statewide C-PACE program. Passage of the ordinance makes the county eligible to participate in the Maryland Commercial PACE (MDPACE) program, administered by the Maryland…

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Inflation Reduction Act Sets Stage for Massive Investment in Clean Energy

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As the single largest clean energy investment in American history, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is poised to trigger a decade of heightened investment, production and innovation that could transform the energy sector, according to multiple analysts. The IRA includes $370 billion of climate and clean energy investments which are geared to cut U.S. greenhouse…

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MCEC Enters Procurement and Technical Support MOU to Assist Baltimore County with Meeting Energy and Sustainability Goals

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Earlier this month, MCEC entered into a Procurement and Technical Support MOU with Baltimore County to assist with increasing the County’s ability to evaluate, prioritize and meet energy and sustainability goals. MCEC offers neutral third party technical and financing capability to help partners implement energy measures efficiently, and has the capacity to facilitate procurement as…

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Open RFP & Bid Opportunities with MCEC

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The Maryland Clean Energy Center (MCEC) has two open requests for proposals. Audit Services MCEC seeks proposals from qualified firms to audit MCEC’s financial statements for a three-year period beginning with the 2022 fiscal year ending June 30, 2022. Proposals are due May 6, 2022. View RFP for Audit Services MDPACE Program Loan Officer MCEC…

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$10.3M Energy Performance Contract Moves Morgan State University Closer to Master Plan Sustainability Goals

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MCEC and Siemens Support MSU Efforts to Reduce Energy Consumption at Hughes Stadium and Key Campus Facilities Morgan State University (MSU) continues to accelerate its efforts to develop and implement a comprehensive campus-wide master energy and sustainability plan. Through a partnership with the Maryland Clean Energy Center (MCEC), MSU recently closed a $10,343,339 tax-exempt Energy…

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New Clean Energy Advantage Loan Program offers Maryland residents convenient and affordable financing for home energy improvements

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Low-cost, Maryland PSC approved, program offers loans with 0% financing for 12 months, and reduced interest rates. Maryland residents now have a new option for financing home energy improvement projects. The Maryland Clean Energy Center and the Montgomery County Green Bank have launched the Clean Energy Advantage (CEA) Loan Program, authorized by the Maryland Public…

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Abacus Property Solutions Selected as New MD-PACE Program Administrator

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Abacus Property Solutions, LLC (Abacus) was recently selected by the Maryland Clean Energy Center (MCEC) as the new administrator for the Maryland Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (MD-PACE) Program. The selection was made following a competitive procurement process, including a Request for Qualifications issued by MCEC over the summer. As an instrumentality of state, MCEC…

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New Smart Energy Investments with Bottom-Line Benefits Program for Rural Maryland Businesses and Farms

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A new initiative is aiming to provide farms, forestry operations, manufacturers, Main Street businesses and other rural companies with greater access to energy-saving expertise and related funding in order to improve their bottom lines. The Rural Maryland Council (RMC-MAERDAF) has awarded grant funds for a Capacity Building Project developed by three collaborators: FEWSS Project (Forest…

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