Maryland Energy Administration Offers Pilot Program: “First in the Nation Energy Storage Tax Credit Program”

 Baltimore, MD – The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) is now accepting applications for the 2018 Energy Storage Tax Credit Program. The program, launched on January 1, 2018, is designed to encourage the deployment of energy storage systems in Maryland.

MAJORITY OF REALTORS SAY CLIENTS INTERESTED IN SUSTAINABILITY

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS -- Growing consumer interest and demand for greener, more sustainable properties is driving a dialogue between Realtors® and homebuyers and sellers. Over half of Realtors® find that consumers have interest in real estate sustainability issues and practices, according to the National Association of Realtors®’ 2017 REALTORS® and Sustainability report.

PUERTO RICO POWER GRID SNAPS, NEARLY 1 MILLION IN THE DARK

PUERTO RICO POWER GRID SNAPS, NEARLY 1 MILLION IN THE DARK
Puerto Rico's power grid broke down again on Thursday, leaving some 800,000 customers without power, as the US Caribbean possession struggles to recover five months after Hurricane Maria slammed the island.

CLIMATE CHANGE PLACES A MAJOR ECONOMIC BURDEN ON FUTURE GENERATIONS

It’s no secret that climate change has already started to impact human health. In fact, there is a growing body of research concerned with how rising temperatures will specifically affect humans: from heat stroke to decreased productivity — even an increased risk of violence. It’s becoming clear that climate change will leave a mark on more than just our planet.