State officials to consider the impact of potential infrastructure investments on the resiliency of Maryland’s electric distribution system ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Martin O’Malley today issued an Executive Order directing the Administration’s Energy Advisor, Abigail Hopper, to mobilize several key government agencies to solicit input and recommendations from experts throughout the State to improve and Read the Rest…
Energy
Governor Martin O’Malley Issues Executive Order to Study Ways to Strengthen Maryland’s Electric Distribution System, July 25th, 2012
Solar Farm Ceremonial Groundbreaking, July 7th, 2012
Hagerstown, MD As Prepared for Delivery Thank you all very much,… if there’s one thing Mother Nature has been reminding us this past week, it’s that the sun is one of our most abundant natural resources. A special word of thanks to the men and women of the companies that made today possible,… Maja Wessels, Read the Rest…
Governor O’Malley Celebrates Groundbreaking on State’s Largest Solar Power Project, July 7th, 2012
HAGERSTOWN, MD – Joined by local elected officials and representatives from First Solar and FirstEnergy, Governor Martin O’Malley today broke ground on a new, 160 acre solar farm project located on the grounds of the Maryland Correctional Institution (MCI) in Hagerstown. Once built, the Maryland Solar project will produce 20 megawatts of power – enough Read the Rest…
State of Maryland Submits Customer Investment Fund Proposal, June 15th, 2012
Plan saves energy and creates jobs ANNAPOLIS, MD – The State of Maryland today filed its proposal with the Public Service Commission for utilizing the $113.5 million Customer Investment Fund provided by Exelon as a condition of the Commission’s approval of its merger with Constellation, endorsing nine proposals that reach a broad array of customers Read the Rest…
$100 Rebate, May 23rd, 2012
Last December we announced that the State had reached a settlement in the Exelon/Constellation Merger that included a number of benefits for ratepayers and for the public. One of those benefits included a $100 rate credit for BGE customers. Many customers have already seen that credit in their May bill. And just last month, the Read the Rest…
Too Much at Stake Not to Move Forward, May 9th, 2012
By Rick Abbruzzese, Director of Public Affairs Please take a moment to watch this video from Governor O’Malley to learn more about the need to protect our shared priorities.
Statement from Governor Martin O’Malley on Public Service Commission’s Action to Construct New Natural Gas Plant in Charles County, April 13th, 2012
ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Martin O’Malley today issued the following statement on the Public Service Commission’s action to construct a new natural gas plant in Charles County: “The Public Service Commission is required to ensure an adequate supply of electricity so that Maryland families and businesses can live and prosper. In light of the fact that Read the Rest…
A nine-year-old’s take on recycling, April 2nd, 2012
This morning, I joined dozens of people on Lawyers Mall for the kick-off a recycling competition among State employees. It’s one of the many things that we’re doing to promote recycling and sustainability in our State. Before I spoke, we heard from a nine-year-old named Hanah—and Hanah stole the show. She eloquently reminded us that Read the Rest…
Home Energy Leadership Summit, March 26th, 2012
Baltimore, MD As Prepared for Delivery Thank you Doug Bookman and thanks to everyone with the Affordable Comfort Institute. By applause, how many of you are Marylanders? And how many of you are visiting from out of town? Welcome to the Greatest City in America! The original land of the free and home of the Read the Rest…
ICYMI Baltimore Sun Editorial: “Gas Tax: Pay Now or Later”, March 13th, 2012
By Raquel Guillory, Director of Communications Key Points: “Maryland needs to maintain decent roads and transportation infrastructure or its businesses and citizens suffer. From the Port of Baltimore to Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport and the highways, tunnels, bridges and rail networks, the state’s economy depends on maintaining and expanding these vital connections to the Read the Rest…
