5+ day, 15+ hour ago   (1008+ words) Advocates say Maryland’s energy efficiency requirements are weaker than the national code’s A handful of environmental groups, and at least one legislator, are raising alarm about proposed changes to Maryland’s building code for new large commercial sites, arguing that the…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (576+ words) Compromise bill would offer at least $150 in average annual savings The Maryland House speaker and Senate president announced Wednesday that they have come to a deal on the General Assembly’s broad energy bill, easing concerns that disagreements that cropped up…...

6+ mon, 2+ week ago   (1569+ words) Proposals could require state approval for projects, curtail their energy demand during peak times The proposals seem to be cropping up left and right. A vacant Social Security building in Baltimore County. A former power plant in Montgomery. An old…...