Maryland Shores Up Support For Ambitious GHG Reduction Goal
With more than 3,000 miles of coastline, the state is one of those most vulnerable to climate change.
With more than 3,000 miles of coastline, the state is one of those most vulnerable to climate change.
The bill to repeal it has run out of time, showing the conflict among Republicans.
The average price in 2012 was 9.6 cents per kWh, down from 21 cents when utilities first signed contracts to meet the Renewable Portfolio Standard.
The majority of renewable energy projects in the US are in states that have mandatory Renewable Portfolio Standards.
November ballot measure requires the state to source 25% of its power from renewable sources by 2025.
In 2011, the state sourced 20.6 percent of its electricity needs with renewable energy.
Starting next year, solar hot water, wood pellet boilers and other renewable heat sources qualify for the state's Renewable Portfolio Standard.
Australian legislative initiatives mirror those of the U.S.
With billions of dollars on the line, everyone wants a say in defining the term 'renewable energy.'