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Updated: April 25, 2024

Energy 101: Alternative Energy

Explore an overview of alternative energy sources generated and used in Maryland. Learn about renewable energy resources and how they contribute to the state's energy market.
Updated: April 25, 2024

Energy 101: Carbon and Climate

Explores the impact of electricity generation and energy use on greenhouse gas emissions including carbon dioxide.
Updated: April 25, 2024

Energy 101: Energy Defined

Explore an overview of energy production and energy use in Maryland. Learn the difference between power and energy, the difference between electrical and thermal energy, and how to compare different energy sources in terms of their energy content.
Updated: April 25, 2024

Energy 101: Energy Policy

Explore some of the clean energy goals and opportunities within Maryland. Learn about the Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), net-metering, and other energy-related initiatives within the state.
Updated: April 25, 2024

Energy 101: Energy Priorities

The energy pyramid is a decision-making tool that can be applied to various energy-related options, opportunities and applications. This tool indicates the relative cost and complexity of different energy measures that you may implement in your home, farm or small business.
Updated: April 25, 2024

Energy 101: Geothermal

Explore opportunities for ground-source heat pumps (i.e., geothermal) for your home, farm or business.
Updated: April 25, 2024

Energy 101: Hydropower

Explore opportunities for small-scale hydroelectricity or micro-hydroelectricity (micro-hydro) to reduce the electricity use at your home or farm.
Updated: April 25, 2024

Energy 101: Wind

Explore opportunities for wind turbines for your home, farm or business.
Updated: April 23, 2024

Energy 101: Solar PV

Explore opportunities for solar photovoltaics (PV) to reduce electricity use at your home, farm or business.
Updated: January 31, 2024

Working on Solar Wiring and Fusing (EB-2023-0676)

This publication explores some of the essential considerations for wiring a solar PV system, including important requirements for voltage, ampacity, voltage drop, and circuit length. Safely size wires and overcurrent protection devices for proper system design. Author: Drew Schiavone, Ph.D., Title: "Working on Solar Wiring and Fusing" (EB-2023-0676)