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Experts Appointed to Identify Priorities and Strategies for Maryland’s Advanced Energy Economy
By Sabrina Bachman |
Energy professionals to share diverse experiences and sector perspectives as part of the 2023 MCEC Advisory Council The Maryland Clean Energy Center (MCEC) has appointed 61 individuals to serve on its 2023 Advisory Council. The Council draws input from collaborative groups to advise MCEC in achieving its mission. “Maryland set aggressive goals for carbon emissions…
Inflation Reduction Act Sets Stage for Massive Investment in Clean Energy
By MCEC |
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…
Wood Energy Fuel Supply Analysis Funded by Rural Maryland Council
By Sabrina Bachman |
A partnership between the Western Maryland Resource Conservation and Development Counciland Maryland Clean Energy Center to research wood energy in the state As Maryland explores opportunities to increase the usage of renewable wood energy throughout the state, the Western Maryland Resource Conservation and Development Council (WM RC&D) and the Maryland Clean Energy Center (MCEC) have…
Maryland Advances Biomass Wood Energy Solutions
By Sabrina Bachman |
$25,000 awarded from the Maryland Agricultural Education & Rural DevelopmentAssistance Fund grant to conduct in-person, on-site education efforts Maryland continues to search for ways to develop and expand its existing renewable energy portfolio. Thermal wood energy is beginning to gain traction and attention across the state as a sustainable alternative to traditional heat sources such…
New Clean Energy Advantage Loan Program offers Maryland residents convenient and affordable financing for home energy improvements
By Sabrina Bachman |
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…
MD-PACE Financing Stronger Communities
By Sabrina Bachman |
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…
Benjamin Rupert Joins MCEC as Energy Project & Procurement Manager
By Sabrina Bachman |
MCEC welcomes Ben Rupert as our new Energy Project and Procurement Manager, to expand the technical support and procurement services made available to consumers seeking to develop, build, finance, own and operate clean energy and energy efficiency systems, infrastructure, and technologies. Ben brings more than 15 years of experience developing, creatively financing, and implementing clean…
MCEC Welcomes Steven Cowan as New Chief Investment Officer
By Sabrina Bachman |
With the recent hire of Steven Cowan as its new Chief Investment Officer, the Maryland Clean Energy Center (MCEC) team includes a seasoned executive skilled in facilitating access to capital and structured financing for energy projects. Mr. Cowan is a veteran corporate finance professional with over 20 years of work in the energy and renewables…
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