Energy News
UMD Extension's Energy News is a quarterly newsletter providing unbiased and research-based information related to energy conservation, energy efficiency and clean energy relevant to Maryland.
UMD Extension's Energy News is a quarterly newsletter providing unbiased and research-based information related to energy conservation, energy efficiency and clean energy relevant to Maryland.
The Summer 2023 issue of UMD Extension's Energy Newsletter explores a new "Working with Solar" publication, upcoming home energy workshops, tips to keep your home cool, guidance on solar panel recycling, a microgrid and hydrogen-generating bus depot, and updates on all things energy in Maryland.
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Energy News: Issue 12, July 2023 (Download PDF | View Online) Topics include: a new "Working with Solar" publication, upcoming home energy workshops, poultry energy video, wind energy article, home cooling tips, solar panel recycling, hydrogen microgrid for a bus depot, and updates on all things energy in Maryland. |
Energy News: Issue 11, April 2023 (Download PDF | View Online) Topics include: a new "Working with Solar" publication, solar leasing video, tips to avoid solar shading, recommendations for heat pump sizing, EV charging using hydropower, and updates on all things energy in Maryland. |
Energy News: Issue 10, January 2023 (Download PDF | View Online) Topics include: a new solar inverter video series, new IRA resource, an upcoming solar leasing workshop, efficient wood and pellet burning, thermostat recommendations, automated solar mowing, and updates on all things energy in Maryland. |
Energy News: Issue 9, October 2022 (Download PDF | View Online) Topics include solar+battery videos, a new extension brief, 'Solar on the Farm' resources, preparing for high winter energy costs, saving with the IRA, a zero-emission biomethane and electric tractor, and updates on all things energy in Maryland. |
Energy News: Issue 8, July 2022 (Download PDF | View Online) Topics include solar+battery videos, a new solar fact sheet, an upcoming Solar on the Farm webinar, the cost of electric cars, electric vs gas mowers, a microgrid for cannabis production, and updates on all things energy in Maryland. |
Energy News: Issue 7, April 2022 (Download PDF | View Online) Topics include Solar-Clips video series, a new solar fact sheet, final solar workshop this spring, springtime AC tune up, adapting to high fuel prices, net zero energy schools, and updates on all things energy in Maryland. |
Energy News: Issue 6, January 2022 (Download PDF | View Online) Topics include: home energy recordings, Solar-Clips video series, a new solar fact sheet, upcoming solar workshops, choosing energy suppliers, solar costs, a solar winery, and updates on all things energy in Maryland. |
Energy News: Issue 5, October 2021 (Download PDF | View Online) Topics include: an upcoming home energy webinar series, updates on the Solar-Clip video series, hybrid heat pumps for water heating, farm lighting considerations, cutting the red tape with SolarAPP+, and updates on all things energy in Maryland. |
Energy News: Issue 4, July 2021 (Download PDF | View Online) Topics include: understanding home energy, a new Solar-Clip video series, cooling your home efficiently, agrivoltaics for your farm, self-driving electric tractors, and updates on all things energy in Maryland. |
Energy News: Issue 3, April 2021 (Download PDF | View Online) Topics include: updates to the Maryland Energy Extension webpage, an upcoming Solar-Clips video series, seasonal tractor maintenance, energy assistance programs, saving energy with spring landscaping, solar-powered oyster production, and updates on all things energy in Maryland. |
Energy News: Issue 2, January 2021 (Download PDF | View Online) Topics include: the new YouTube channel for Maryland Energy Extension, on-farm solar resources, winter energy tips for farms, the solar ITC extension, winterizing your windowss, Forest House sustainability, and updates on all things energy in Maryland. |
Energy News: Issue 1, October 2020 (Download PDF | View Online) Topics include: the new Maryland Energy Extension webpage, an ongoing solar webinar series, a new farm energy fact sheet, using a farm energy log, how to save energy on your farm, the Sun Belle rooftop solar, and updates on all things energy in Maryland. |
Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Partnership
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
This more involved assessment tool allows larger facilities to evaluate their technical and economic suitability for combined heat and power.
Inclusion on this list is not a recommendation or endorsement by the University of Maryland. Additional information about choosing a contractor can be found on this Maryland Energy Extension website.
The Geothermal Exchange Organization
non-profit trade association promote the manufacture, design and installation of highly efficient, and environmentally friendly, geothermal heating and cooling systems for residential and commercial systems.
A Quality Heating & Air Conditioning
1584 Deer Park Road
Finksburg, MD 21048
(410) 751-6145
aqualityhvac.com
info@aqualityhvac.com
Arctic Heating & Air Conditioning
301 Washington Street
Berlin, MD 21811
(410) 641-1434
arcticheatandair.com
customerservice@arcticheatandair.com
Barstow & Sons Heating & Cooling
1825 George Avenue, Suite 6
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 793-4744
barstowhvac.com
Bay Area Mechanical Services, Inc.
6824 Ft Smallwood Rd, B
Baltimore, MD 21226
(410) 636-6400
bayareahvacr.com
Chesapeake Geosystems, Inc.
6720 Fort Smallwood Road
Baltimore, MD, 21226
(410) 789-5050
chesapeakegeo.com
info@chesapeakegeo.com
Coastal Heating & Air Conditioning Co., Inc.
25 Hudston St.
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 919-0110
coastalhvac.biz
Cumberland Valley Heating & Air
11005 Bower Ave
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(855) 576-9240
www.cvheating.com
Earth River Geothermal
1202 West Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 263-8538
earthrivergeothermal.com
earthriver@verizon.net
GAC Services
227 E. Deer Park Drive
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(240) 252-4244
gacservices.com
Ground Loop Heating & Air Conditioning
1701 Whiteford Road
Darlington, MD 21034
(410) 836-1706
www.groundloop.com
Grove Heating & Cooling
2142 Priest Bridge Ct., Suite 6
Crofton, MD 21114
(301) 327-0995
grovehvac.com
H.D. Johnson Inc.
5500 MacArthur Blvd, NW
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 470-6620
hdjohnsoninc.com
HGH Mechanical, Inc.
2107 Emmorton Park Rd, #111
Edgewood, MD 21040
(410) 679-3794
hghmechanical.com
James A. Wheat & Sons
7834 Beechcraft Ave.
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
(240) 406-4084
wheatandsons.com
Larry & Sons Plumbing Heating Cooling Drain Electrical
905 W. 7th Street, #206
Frederick, MD 21701
(301) 799-2931
larryandsons.com
Long Green Heating and Air
12707 Sweet Water Lane
Glen Arm, MD 21057
(410) 824-1523
longgreenheating.com
Loves Heating & Air
763 Route 3 N
Gambrills, MD 21054
(410) 544-5333
lovesheatingandair.com
info@lovesheatingandair.com
Michael Barlow Well Drilling Service, Inc.
522 Underwood Lane
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 838-6910
michaelbarlowwelldrilling.com
Michael Bonsby Heating and Air Conditioning
7950 Cessna Ave.
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
(240)437-4595
michaelbonsbyhvac.com
My HVAC Now
1049 Ross St.
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(855) 737-1511
myhvacnow.com
contact@myhvacnow.com
Owens Comfort Systems
3586 Patuxent River Road
Davidsonville, MD 21035
(888) 776-9367
owenscomfortsystems.com
info@owenscomfortsystems.com
Quality Refrigeration Services
3103 Magnolia Ave
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 355-6010
qualityrefrigerationservices.com
mrautomate@starpower.net
Shipley
17816 New Hampshire Ave
Ashton, MD 20861
(301) 364-4660
shipleyplumbing.com
Simmons Heating and Air Conditioning Corporation
23906 Mervell Dean Road
Hollywood, MD 20636
(301) 373-4780
simmonshvacrepair.com
Supreme Service Today
4401 Eastern Ave, #17
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 884-8199
supremeservicetoday.com
T.N. Bowes
26743 Radio Station Way, #100
Leonardtown, MD 20650
(301) 880-0161
tnbowes.com
Trenary Service Company
900 Winchester Ave
Martinsburg, WV 25401
trenaryservice.com
office@trenaryservice.com
Tri-County Aire
29962 Killpeck Creek Court
Charlotte Hall, MD 20622
(800) 890-5123
tricountyaire.com
Tuckers Air Conditioning Heating & Plumbing
4650 Wedgewood Blvd, #102
Frederick, MD 21703
(301) 605-9406
tuckersac.com
United Service Specialists
5110 Roanoke Place, Suite 104
College Park, MD 20740
(301) 241-9200
unitedservicespecialists.com
Watervale Geothermal & Radiant Heating LLC
2116 Watervale Road
Fallston, MD 21047
(410) 879-0292
watervalegeothermal.com
Winslow Pump & Well Inc
24700 Sotterly Road
Hollywood, MD 20636
(301) 373-2200
geothermalhvacsystems.com
Your Comfort Services, Inc.
360 Dual Highway
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 797-4744
yourcomfortservices.com
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21st Century Power Solutions
418 Oella Avenue, Suite A
Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 418-5650
smartsimplesolar.com
American Sentry Solar
221 Gateway Drive, Suite G
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 557-0555
www.americansentrysolar.com
info@adbuild.com
Aurora Solar
9009 Mendenahall Court, Suite E
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 505-4848
aurorasolar1994.com
info@aurora-energy.com
Celestial Solar Innovations
7820B Wormans Mill Road, Suite 172
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 409-1148
www.celestialsolarinnovations.com/
info@gocelestialsolar.com
EastWest Solar
324 Main Street, #518
Laurel, MD 20725
(410) 919-4366
https://www.facebook.com/EastWest-Solar
Eco Solar Solutions
703 E Pulaski Hwy
Elkton, MD 21921
(302) 893-0073
eco-solarsolutions.com/
chris@eco-solarsolutions.com
Edge Energy
6854 Distribution Drive
Beltsville, MD 20705
(888) 586-3343
www.edge-gogreen.com
KW Solar Solutions
94 Childs Road
Elkton, MD 21921
(302) 838-8400
www.kwsolar.net/
info@KWsolar.net
Lumina Solar
3600 Commerce Drive, Suite 601
Elkton, MD 21227
(800) 971-6118
www.luminasolar.com
info@luminasolar.com
Maryland Solar Solutions
11436 Cronridge Drive, Suite V
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 363-4300
www.marylandsolarsolutions.com
mssicontact@marylandsolarsolutions.com
Maryland State Solar
14502 Greenview Drive, Suite 206
Laurel, MD 20707
(856) 812-0322
mdstatesolar.org/
info@mdstatesolar.org
Renewable Energy Corporation
9 W. Aylesbury Road
Timonium, MD 21093
(410) 560-9032
renewableenergysolar.net/
Solar Energy Services
1514 Jabez Run, #103
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 923-6090
https://solarsaves.net
info@solarsaves.net
Solar Energy World
5681 Main Street
Elkridge, MD 21075
(866) 952-4529
www.solarenergyworld.com