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Maryland's unemployment rate inches up, but state shows first job gains in months

The adoption last week of the new logo for the school system wasn't a waste of money, but neither was it an exemplary exercise in distilling community pride. In short, it could have been worse, but it could have been a lot better.

Maryland's first industrial-scale wind energy project would be required under a federal plan issued Monday to slow down its turbines at certain times of the year to reduce the number of endangered bats that might be killed by the long, spinning blades.

The Maryland Energy Administration announced Wednesday that the state will spend $25 million to reduce the energy consumption of public schools.

If Harford Community College's trustees approve a proposed power purchase agreement Monday evening, solar panels installed on rooftops of several building will result in very little financial liability for the institution but potentially large savings on the college's energy bills, HCC officials say.

Sylvester P. "Butch" Bollinger, founder and CEO of Bollinger Energy Corp. and cancer volunteer, died Thursday of cancer at Gilchrist Hospice Care. He was 68.

Companies like Bain do much to help the economy, but Mitt Romney is failing to mount a credible defense of his time there under attack from President Obama. He could do well to take a page out of his opponent's 2008 playbook.

Maryland health officials added five people to the death toll from July heat with more high temperatures in the forecast.

The Baltimore Convention Center expects to save $18 million in energy costs over 15 years because of energy conservation measures it announced Monday.

Alternatives to BGE: public-private partnerships

The proposal to build a natural gas pipeline along an existing pipeline that traverses Harford County in the Fallston are has brought into sharp focus a key issue that bears a bit of reflection.

While utilities tout smart meters as a major step in modernizing the electricity grid, helping consumers to control energy use and save money, opponents worry about their health, privacy and security risks.

Despite financing more than $140 million city contracts in the past 12 years, donating tens of thousands of dollars to Democratic causes and being a member of Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake's inner circle, J.P. Grant has largely avoided the limelight.

Solar power capacity surpasses 1 gigawatt in PJM's mostly Mid-Atlantic grid network

Chicago-based Exelon Corp. reported Friday a 70 percent drop in quarterly profit due to warmer-than-normal winter weather, lower power prices and costs related to the acquisition of Constellation Energy Group.

The 2012 International Energy Conservation Code, as adopted by Harford County, takes effect July 1. To help provide better understanding of the concepts of the code, the Harford County Department of Inspections, Licenses and Permits is hosting a seminar on the fundamentals of the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code

Both environmentalists and the oil industry complain about the Obama administration's proposal to open much of Atlantic coast to offshore oil exploration at Annapolis hearing.

Latest report contains bad financial news but Social Security's greatest threat remains Washington's unwillingness to negotiate a reasonable fix

BWI Marshall and Pepco Energy Services tout the airport's new solar photovoltaic system on the top level of the daily parking garage.

Efficiency upgrades, solar panels yield net power surplus – a first for Maryland

President Obama says he is pursuing an 'all-of-the-above' energy policy, but that doesn't make it true.

The best way to secure cheaper power in Md. is to leave the energy market alone

Last year's version of Gov. Martin O'Malley's wind farm bill would have been a net plus for Maryland, but this year's version, with extensive new consumer protections, is a no-brainer.

Who will hold energy companies accountable to consumers?

Climate action blueprint calls offshore wind, septic curbs priorities

With the sale of Constellation Energy, Baltimore is now the largest city in the nation without a Fortune 500 company headquarters. Still, this is no reason for despair.

Why sell our best shot at energy independence to other countries?

Constellation Energy Group, Baltimore's last Fortune 500 company, also settled a federal investigation into market manipulation as Chicago-based Exelon Corp. closed its $7.9 billion takeover on Monday.

Senate vote shows Republicans wrong about Keystone pipeline and U.S. energy policy

Constellation Energy Group's proposed sale to Chicago-based Exelon Corp. cleared its final regulatory hurdle Friday, approval by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

President Obama's failure to allow more domestic and Canadian sources of oil, plus his unwillingness to go after speculators, are to blame for high gas prices.

Maryland energy regulators approved Constellation Energy Group's sale to Chicago-based Exelon Corp. Friday, but directed the companies to create a $113.5 million fund for customers of Baltimore Gas and Electric that would provide energy efficiency and low-income assistance and to meet other conditions.

Maryland energy regulators are expected Friday to issue a decision on the proposed sale of Constellation Energy Group to Chicago-based Exelon Corp.

Federal rules to protect endangered fish complicate restocking

Iowa ex-gov Culver urges MD to develop offshore wind

Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake's administration has struck a five-year deal with a new team to manage the Baltimore Grand Prix race that includes new safeguards designed to insulate the city from losses.

Thanks in large part to booming production of natural gas from shale deposits in neighboring states, a Maryland LNG terminal could be bustling again in several years — exporting the heating and industrial fuel to other countries, instead of importing it.

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.

Interior finds no significant impact to leasing for turbines off Mid-Atlantic Coast

Disputed project faces Feb. 5 construction deadline

Bay commission sees potential pollutant as renewable fuel

Howard County officials are considering spending $20,000 $50,000 on emissions testing for a new generator that will convert methane gas to energy after numerous residents near the Alpha Ridge Landfill raised concerns over air quality.

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.

Jay Hancock: Maryland has been waiting for energy companies to build new generation capacity without getting ratepayers to foot the bill. Only when a $7.9 billion merger and a retiring executive's legacy were at stake did the commitments finally get made.

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.

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.

Initiatives that protect the Chesapeake Bay while reducing dependence on foreign oil should be preserved in Farm Bill