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Category: Maryland

  • Details on over 5 MW of community solar coming online in Maryland, via Standard Solar

    Community solar opens the benefits of solar to anyone who receives an electric bill, including lower-income residents, businesses, municipalities, schools and non-profits. In addition, its cost competitiveness and ability to expand into new markets is driving investments in Maryland communities at a time when they are greatly needed. Community solarRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Solar industry a big winner in Maryland’s Clean Energy Jobs Act

    The solar industry is celebrating the passage of the Clean Energy Jobs Act (CEJA) in Maryland. The CEJA raises Maryland’s requirement for renewable energy, requires state planning to reach 100% renewable energy by 2040, and increases funding for clean energy workforce development. According to the Sierra Club, the 50% byRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Maryland PSC approves community solar pilot program

    The Maryland Public Service Commission has approved final regulations to establish a community solar pilot program in Maryland, with an emphasis on providing renewable energy benefits for low and moderate income customers. The regulations are expected to be published on July 8, 2016 in the Maryland Register and will becomeRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Maryland governor vetoes Clean Energy Jobs Act, industry responds

    MDV-SEIA said that it is “depply disappointed” that Governor Hogan vetoed the Clean Energy Jobs Act especially considering Hogan ran his campaign on supporting jobs in Maryland. “Honestly, we’re confused. Governor Hogan ran his campaign on supporting Maryland jobs. That’s what our industry brings. This veto puts thousands of solarRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • University of Maryland gets $50,000 grant for solar cooling system project

    The Dominion Foundation presented the University of Maryland with a $50,000 educational grant — part of Dominion’s Higher Educational Partnership — that was one of 40 awarded to colleges and post-secondary schools to fund projects in energy, environmental studies, engineering and workforce development. Maryland’s project, “Design of Efficient Solar Cooling System with HighRead More — Solar Builder magazine