ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Martin O’Malley today issued the following statement on the final passage of the Maryland Offshore Wind Energy Act of 2013: “Offshore wind is a potential win-win-win for Maryland. Today’s vote positions our State for greater job creation and opportunity, while moving us forward toward securing a more sustainable energy future. By advancing Read the Rest…
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Statement from Governor Martin O’Malley on the Passage of the Maryland Offshore Wind Energy Act of 2013, March 18th, 2013
Testimony for Off-shore Wind, February 13th, 2013
Annapolis, MD As Prepared for Delivery Chairman Middleton, thank you for your hard work to move off-shore wind forward in our State. To you, to Vice Chair Astle, to all the Members of the Committee: It’s an honor to have the opportunity to speak in support of a bill that will give more Marylanders the Read the Rest…
Governor Martin O’Malley Announces Agreement to Purchase Homegrown Clean Energy Generation on the Eastern Shore, January 25th, 2013
Innovative agricultural waste to energy program will save Marylanders up to $80 million in avoided energy costs while improving the health of the Chesapeake Bay ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Martin O’Malley today announced the State of Maryland, in partnership with the University System of Maryland, will enter into a power purchase agreement with Green Planet Read the Rest…
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 Seeks Proposals for Renewable Energy Generated from Animal Waste, October 14th, 2011
Clean Bay Power Project will promote green energy and help reduce pollution to the Chesapeake Bay ANNAPOLIS, MD (October 13, 2011) – Governor Martin O’Malley today announced that the state is seeking proposals for the purchase of electricity generated from animal waste as part of the Clean Bay Power project to promote the use of Read the Rest…
Hybrid, Electric & High Efficiency Truck Users Forum, October 11th, 2011
Baltimore, MD Thank you, John Formisano, John Boesel and CALSTART, for organizing this important gathering of leaders from business, the auto industry, utilities and government as we move forward to create green jobs and promote a cleaner planet. And thank you all for what you do. You prove that being in favor of the economy Read the Rest…
American Wind Energy Association, October 11th, 2011
Baltimore, MD Thank you all very much,… To Denise Bode, Jim Lanard, Aileen Kenney, and everyone with the American Wind Energy Association, thank you for your leadership on these issues which are so important to our country, and our ability to create jobs in this changing new economy. Secretary Salazar, welcome to Maryland,… and thank Read the Rest…
Statement from Governor Martin O’Malley Following President Obama’s Announcement on New Fuel Standards, July 29th, 2011
Annapolis, MD (July 29, 2011) – Governor Martin O’Malley today released the following statement on new fuel standards announced by President Obama: “Maryland has become a national leader in the fight for clean air. Through initiatives such as the Healthy Air Act and the Clean Cars Act, we are reducing air pollution to improve the Read the Rest…
Governor O’Malley, Senate President Miller, Speaker Busch Sign Legislation Focused on New Economy, May 19th, 2011
Governor O’Malley signs legislation boosting the horse racing industry days before 136th Preakness Governor, Senate President, House Speaker add signatures to alternative energy measures Annapolis, MD (May 19, 2011) – Governor Martin O’Malley today joined Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr, House Speaker Michael E. Busch, and Lieutenant Governor Anthony G. Brown to sign Read the Rest…
