​​​Increasing Maryland’s use of clean and renewable energy for long-term security and stability.

Clean and renewable energy is a growing industry in Maryland at both the micro and macro levels. Jurisdictions from Appalachia to the Lower Eastern Shore are receiving new applications for large scale solar and wind energy developments at an accelerating rate. MEA provides tax credits, loans and grants to residents, community groups and businesses striving to reduce energy use or increase clean and renewable energy production. Solar farms do not have to displace traditional farms, and local planning agencies and organizations should have access to advanced tools for community energy projects and public education efforts.

As the 21st century unfolds, energy conservation, consumption and production will continue to grow in importance to economic and community development in Maryland. It is an interdisciplinary subject that impacts everything from jobs to the environment, and this Plan seeks to connect resources and expertise across state agencies, the clean and renewable energy industry and local stakeholders.