Farm 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.

Explores the impact of electricity generation and energy use on greenhouse gas emissions including carbon dioxide.

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.

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.

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.

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

Explore opportunities for small-scale hydroelectricity or micro-hydroelectricity (micro-hydro) to reduce the electricity use at your home or farm.

Explore opportunities for wind turbines for your home, farm or business.

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

This resource is part of the Solar-Clips series which explores various tips and tools for working with solar photovoltaics. An overview is given on the safe and effective grounding of solar electric systems. You will gain an understanding of the basic function and purpose of a grounding system by reviewing this resource.