A cohort of organizations working to ensure that Maryland receives ample federal money from the IRA & IIJA to so we can meet our ambitious climate goals.
“The nearly $148 million in federal funding will be used to help the port with clean energy upgrades… In Baltimore, the grant will go toward purchasing zero-emission cargo handling equipment and trucks, as well as other expenses to reduce pollution produced at the port.”
President Joe Biden came to Baltimore on Tuesday to announce the release of $3 billion for clean-energy improvements at ports around the country 👇👇
https://t.co/9s0TavgLLF
ICYMI - @MDEnergy received $2.1M from DOE's Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG) to help rural local governments in efficiency and decarbonization planning. Check it out ⬇️⬇️⬇️
MEA received $2.1M from DOE's Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant Program to help rural local governments in efficiency & decarbonization planning
Funding will be spread across MD to enhance energy efficiency, reduce emissions, & lower energy use
https://t.co/MJRUqYtYiC
MD’s PSC order #91339 promotes EV charger installation in apartment buildings by ensuring residential rates, avoiding high commercial demand charges.
By the end of 2023, MD had 72,139 registered EVs, 1,844 charging stations, & 5,178 ports in operation.
https://t.co/strc8xwoRb
Don’t sleep on these Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) opportunities! Six projects in Maryland just received a combined $1 million+ in USDA funds. Get more info from @MDCleanEnergy ⬇️⬇️⬇️
Many MD agricultural and rural small businesses are considering a clean energy or energy efficiency projects. REAP grants are designed to help these kinds of businesses, and MCEC provides free grant application assistance from start to finish!
https://t.co/S8JBDD06GY
FHWA announced $521M in grants from the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program to help support the adoption of EVs, improve supply chain and create good-paying jobs building a future where everyone can ride and drive electric. https://t.co/RGOfcjmBYu
DOE awarded MD $2.1M to support energy efficiency & decarbonization thru small & rural local gov'ts.
Montgomery Co. was awarded $764k for cold storage equipment & retrofitting low-income homes. Another $10M will support Net Zero Energy bldg codes by 2027.
https://t.co/j014ly8dp4
The wheels on the bus are powered by clean energy ☀️
TAKE ACTION today and tell Maryland leaders to get more electric school buses on our streets.
https://t.co/pId7QfF3lh
Join @oceanticnetwork on 10/1 for Offshore Wind Ready. The one-day educational program is designed specifically to help Maryland companies identify where their business fits in the #offshorewindindustry
Register now🔗 https://t.co/1ee94gu1kL
Next up: EDAC Labs in Beltsville. EDAC's electrosynthesizer technology is driving the future of #decarbonization through low-energy brine splitting. We’re excited to show state legislators how Maryland is leading #cleanenergy innovation.
ICYMI - Maryland received a $20 million grant to build battery technology in Beltsville. @GovWesMoore announced another $1m in state funds + $1.5m from the Maryland Technology Development Corp., (state’s venture capital agency for tech). 🔋 🚘
The Maryland Energy Administration is hosting two update and comment periods on the Inflation Reduction Act Home Energy Rebate programs this fall. #InflationReductionAct#EnergyPrograms
🗓️ 09/27 - 1PM - 3PM: https://t.co/qdjVxgGLHm
🗓️ 10/1 - 7PM - 9PM: https://t.co/dNqfAPbeyq
MEA is accepting applications for the popular FY25 Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Rebate Program. The program offers first-come, first-served rebates to expand EV charging infrastructure🚙🔌#EVCharging
📰: https://t.co/s85m26fH2h
💻: https://t.co/5XhE9Esqlh
Happening Today: Join @UMDPublicHealth at the 10th CEEJH Environmental Justice Symposium: Environmental Justice Past, Present, and Future. This hybrid conference is taking place September 11-14 and will focus on the work being done all over the world to support communities' environmental justice.
https://t.co/jLFopf048f
Come visit our exhibit table at the 10th Annual CEEJH Environmental Justice Symposium: Environmental Justice Past, Present, and Future. We will be there today through Saturday, September 14th! Like or comment if you’ll be there! #CEEJHejsymposium2024#CEEJH#EnvironmentalJustice
Come check us out at 10th CEEJH Environmental Justice Symposium: Environmental Justice Past, Present, and Future. #CEEJHejsymposium2024 - via #Whova event app
"Recent scorching heat shows the need to prepare for extreme conditions caused by climate change. Fortunately, Maryland has taken the first step with new zero-emission heating equipment standards."
Read more about it here: https://t.co/gJlKONaIvk
Amid scorching heat, @GovWesMoore's new order pushes for zero-emission HVAC standards! The move to efficient heat pumps will save on energy bills & help us beat the heat sustainably.
From MoCo's Climate Change Officer Sarah Kogel-Smucker: https://t.co/JO4OJ5JlRq
Thanks to Marylanders who spoke out together to strengthen the EmPOWER program, you can get incentives to replace your gas-burning furnace with a highly efficient all-electric heat pump instead.