Clean Energy 101

Upgrade Maryland works to upgrade Maryland’s homes and businesses with the most efficient electric equipment and healthy building standards that will keep bills low, safeguard our health, and help meet our climate goals.

The MCHC works to advance policies to help residents equitably upgrade to healthier, more affordable homes.

Data centers are emerging as one of the most consequential economic development, infrastructure, and land use issues facing Maryland counties.

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are essentially large banks of batteries used to store excess power until it’s needed, like during peak usage or to prevent service interruptions.

Offshore Wind is a cornerstone of the clean energy transition. It is one of the cleanest and safest large-scale energy resources currently available.