The state’s approval grants CPV permission to construct Backbone Solar on former Vindex/Arch Coal mining sites north of the town of Kitzmiller, MD. Construction is expected to begin later this year.
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The April 29th webinar will focus on NETL's research on CCUS and the potential for economic & workforce development opportunities that successful research, development, & commercialization may bring.
Once constructed, the 175-megawatt facility will provide enough clean, emission-free electricity to power 30,000 average Maryland homes, nearly twice the number in Garrett County.
CPV Backbone is proposed to be built on former Vindex/Arch Coal mining sites just north of Kitzmiller, MD. The mines closed recently after decades of operation.
3,000 solar panels are available in the 2021 program. Each grant recipient will receive the solar power produced by the array on their roof for free over the 25-year grant agreement period.
ForeFront Power and TurningPoint Energy have announced the completion of the Leigh Friend Solar Project, a project that is part of Maryland's Community Solar Pilot Program.
The Department of Agriculture intends to make available up to $100 million in competitive grants for activities designed to expand the availability and sale of renewable fuels.
Corsa Coal Corp. representatives reported plans for expansion at the Casselman Mine near Grantsville at a recent Greater Grantsville Business Association presentation.
A free informational session about solar energy will be held at 7 p.m. March 1 in the Garrett Information Enterprise Center, Room 111, at Garrett College.
Accident area residents may soon be able to receive alerts to warn them of pending Texas Eastern “blowdowns” and other scheduled natural gas events.
The MD Energy Administration has announced the launch of the FY 2018 Residential Wind Grant and Community Wind Grant Programs with combined program funding of $1 million.
Join MD SUN and solar supporters from across the state for the Second Annual Maryland Solar Congress to be held Saturday, September 16th, in Rockville.
Maryland Commercial PACE (MD-PACE) will present on the state of solar in Maryland and how companies are using PACE to install onsite solar generation.
The Garrett County Commissioners recently passed a resolution enabling property and business owners in the county to take advantage of Maryland’s Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy program.
Come learn how you can save money while going solar at your home or business!
Frederick A. Thayer III Courthouse
203 South Fourth Street, Room 208
Oakland, MD 21550
Phone: 301.334.1921
Fax: 301.334.7469
business@garrettcounty.org
