Over $1M in CEA Loan Program approved financing for Maryland home energy improvements

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Low-cost, Maryland PSC approved, program offers homeowners loans with 0% financing for 12 months, and reduced interest rates. COLLEGE PARK, Md. ­For Maryland homeowners suspecting they are paying too much for cooling or heating needs, or those who anticipate needing to replace those systems, the Clean Energy Advantage (CEA) Loan Program provides a convenient and…

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Alchemity Wins a $1,000 prize from the MD Dept of Commerce at MEIA Pitch Event

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Clean energy innovators, business leaders, and government supporters celebrate MEIA’s 2023 Cohort. College Park-based Alchemity was named the Grand Prize winner of the pitch competition during the Maryland Energy Innovation Accelerator (MEIA) 2023 Pitch Competition Finale, held on June 22. Four Startup Teams showcased their innovative clean energy product or service for a panel of…

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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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Wood Energy Educational Site Visits in New Hampshire

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MCEC recently hosted an educational site visit to showcase thermal wood energy, in partnership with the Rural Maryland Council MAERDAF grant, the U.S. Forest Service, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, and the Alliance for Green Heat. The trip to New Hampshire featured tours at various facilities, including greenhouses, public schools, state government buildings, manufacturing…

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2023 Legislative Reception Put Workforce Development and Climate Justice in the Foreground

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Last month, The Maryland Clean Energy Center (MCEC) hosted the 2023 Legislative Reception: People Power for Decarbonization, in a hybrid format. The program brought together clean energy and economic development professionals, regulators, legislators, and community leaders focused on strategies for implementation to achieve Maryland’s Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) goals. MCEC also announced the release of…

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Become a 2023 Summit Sponsor

SAVE THE DATE to attend the Maryland Clean Energy Summit on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at the College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center. Hosted by the Maryland Clean Energy Center (MCEC) and our partners, this regional conference brings together forward thinkers in policy and research, business and utility sector leaders, capital providers and finance…

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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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Support the 2023 Legislative Reception

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A limited number of event sponsorships available, now. Your support demonstrates the diversity and reach of the energy industry sector in Maryland to policymakers. Sponsorships support MCEC Policy Watch activities and related initiatives. Download the Event Sponsorship Prospectus The 2023 MCEC Legislative Reception will be held on February 23, from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM,…

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