Gov. Martin O’Malley and Maryland Energy Administration Director Malcolm Woolf announced have announced that $1.5 million in energy efficiency loans are now available to nonprofit organizations, local governments and eligible businesses for projects that promote energy conservation and efficiency, as well as reduce consumption of fossil fuels.
Funding is made possible through the Jane E. Lawton Conservation Loan Program, which was renamed during the last legislative session to honor Delegate Lawton and her dedication to the environment and energy efficiency for the State of Maryland.
In order to be considered for the program, proposed projects must (1) save energy and (2) have a simple pay-back of seven years or less. The interest rates of the loans are guaranteed to be below market rate. Interested parties should contact Program Manager, David Cronin, at dcronin@energy.state.md.us, or call (410) 260-7543. Additional information, along with the application form, is available online at http://www.energy.maryland.gov/incentives/state-local/janeelawton.asp. The deadline for applications is Saturday, Nov. 1.
Last week at the Maryland Association of Counties’ Summer Conference, Governor O’Malley outlined plans to secure Maryland’s energy future through state and local partnerships, investment in renewable energy, and technology to reduce consumption. During his address, he stressed the need for robust State, local, public, and private partnerships to address the challenges of instability posed by growing energy demand.
Since taking office, the O’Malley Brown Administration has taken a number of steps to secure Maryland’s energy future, including:
Funding is made possible through the Jane E. Lawton Conservation Loan Program, which was renamed during the last legislative session to honor Delegate Lawton and her dedication to the environment and energy efficiency for the State of Maryland.
In order to be considered for the program, proposed projects must (1) save energy and (2) have a simple pay-back of seven years or less. The interest rates of the loans are guaranteed to be below market rate. Interested parties should contact Program Manager, David Cronin, at dcronin@energy.state.md.us, or call (410) 260-7543. Additional information, along with the application form, is available online at http://www.energy.maryland.gov/incentives/state-local/janeelawton.asp. The deadline for applications is Saturday, Nov. 1.
Last week at the Maryland Association of Counties’ Summer Conference, Governor O’Malley outlined plans to secure Maryland’s energy future through state and local partnerships, investment in renewable energy, and technology to reduce consumption. During his address, he stressed the need for robust State, local, public, and private partnerships to address the challenges of instability posed by growing energy demand.
Since taking office, the O’Malley Brown Administration has taken a number of steps to secure Maryland’s energy future, including:
- Launched the EmPOWER Maryland Initiative, setting the most ambitious goal in the nation to decrease per capita electricity consumption 15% by 2015, which when fully implemented will save Marylanders $5.7 billion (an average of $190 per household annually) and avoid at least three new power plants;
- Proposed Strategic Energy Investment Fund to allow Maryland to take control of its energy future by investing in energy efficiency technology and clean renewable power;
- Promoted diversification of Maryland’s electricity sources and “green buildings” to establish a more secure, sustainable energy future;
- Created the Climate Change Commission to develop an action plan to address climate change in Maryland and rising sea levels in the Chesapeake Bay; and
- Led efforts to implement Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative with 10th states to control carbon dioxide emissions.