alternative energy

With rising oil prices creating a drag on the economy and his own re-election effort, President Barack Obama mocked Republican critics of his alternative energy plans during an appearance in Maryland.

Consumers are sometimes shocked to find that their rebates are taxable.

Gov. Martin O'Malley gave his most detailed explanation to date for the evolution of his stance on marriage equality, at the inaugural Baltimore Sun Newsmaker Forum Wednesday evening.

Wind energy: Maryland is committed to getting 20% from renewable sources by 2022

With Harford County Council Bill 11-51 having been enacted into law, Harford County has completed the legislative process of updating its building and mechanical codes to the applicable 2012 International Codes, commonly called I-Codes, prior to the state-mandated enforcement date of July 1.

The consequences of America's failure to invest in alternative energy sources will come back to haunt future generations

Legislative leaders vow action, but seek activists' help in passing "heavy lift" of green legislation

Gov. Martin O'Malley will unveil a new approach Monday to promoting offshore wind power that he hopes the General Assembly will find easier on consumers than last year's version.

Organized labor wants a guaranteed role in the offshore wind project Gov. Martin O'Malley is expected to propose — and the unions want it in writing.

Maryland should find another way to promote wind power that does not tax poor to help rich

Offshore wind makes sense for Maryland and that's why most people support it

Peter Morici says U.S. priorities for boosting employment should be fair trade policies, aggressive energy development

Peter Morici says U.S. priorities for boosting employment should be fair trade policies, aggressive energy development

Two-to-one backing of offshore wind in Maryland, even if it raises utility bills $2 a month, Maryland League of Conservation Voters says

Disputed project faces Feb. 5 construction deadline

The Chimes' plan to install solar panels requires a flat roof to work

First-of-its-kind Eastern Shore facility to convert chicken waste to energy without burning

Latest merger agreement between Exelon Corp. and Constellation Energy Group would bring critically important green energy to Maryland

Gov. Martin O'Malley said that BGE customers would benefit more from the creation of new power in Maryland than the immediate $100 rate credit if the proposed merger between Constellation and Exelon approved.

In a settlement with Gov. Martin O'Malley, Exelon Corp. promised to develop significantly more natural gas, wind and solar power in Maryland, contribute more money to help low-income electricity customers and provide more protection for Baltimore Gas and Electric.

Gov. Martin O'Malley reached a strong settlement with Exelon in its proposed merger with Constellation Energy that should allow the Maryland Public Service Commission to approve the deal.

2,000 solar panels were activated Tuesday, Dec. 13 at the New Cut Landfill behind Worthington Elementary School.

Constellation Energy Group and Exelon Corp. promised to build new power plants in Maryland and a new downtown Baltimore headquarters building, but critics of the merger insist the two companies must also double a rate credit for utility customers to $200.

Plans to develop wind energy on the Eastern Shore are arousing the concern of officials at Naval Air Station Patuxent River.

A major investment in Maryland-based renewable energy stands to be extracted from the proposed merger of Constellation and Exelon

The Howard County Council is considering a bill this month authorizing property tax credits for homeowners whose property meet environmental design standards.

Waste-to-energy incinerators are environmentally-friendly choice for Maryland

Whether it be geo-thermal, wind or solar power, the town of Sykesville is seeking bid proposals by early November to ultimately create a renewable energy array for the town. The source would be used at three of the town's buildings — the Public Works Building, the Sykesville Police Station and the Sykesville Town House.

The governor is pushing state energy regulators to consider renewable energy resources in their efforts to seek potential new power generation in Maryland.

Solyndra: One company's bankruptcy aside, solar will be a huge part of our green energy future

The bankruptcy of solar panel manufacturer Solyndra shouldn't be allowed to discredit the larger solar power industry

Latest study finds Maryland has gone too far in promoting trash incinerators as a form of renewable energy

A study in Harford County could tell farmers if there's enough sustained wind strength to economically generate electricity for their operations.

O'Malley tells American Wind Energy Association he plans to revive failed offshore wind legislation

Mount St. Mary's University solar power project looks costly for all involved

It might not seem to be a bright investment right now, after weeks of seemingly endless clouds and rain, but solar panels are popping up on rooftops all over Maryland.

Rate rebates are nice, but the governor, people's counsel are right to make ensuring the sufficiency of Maryland's electric supply a central issue in the Public Service Commission's consideration of the merger.

Despite the current controversies, investors realize that low-polluting energy is the wave of the future

Baltimore's proposed waste-to-energy facility poses danger to children's health

Solar panels under construction at a long-capped landfill in Howard County will soon be used to offset energy costs at a nearby elementary school.

Uneven growth may improve in future

Renewable energy: A more flexible planning process is needed for the Mid-Atlantic's power system

Carbon fees are a way to charge for wanton waste of limited resources