Making informed decisions about energy requires understanding where energy comes from (energy source) and how it is used (energy demand). Explore energy efficiency measures and small renewable energy technologies for home, farm, and ranch.

Explore an Energy 101 topic:

  • Wind turbines and solar panel

    Alternative Energy

    Overview of alternative energy sources in Maryland.

  • Smog coming from Power Station

    Carbon and Climate

    The impact of energy on greenhouse gas emissions.

  • Coal Generation Plant near bay

    Conventional Energy

    Overview of conventional energy sources in Maryland.

  • Electrical Outlet

    Energy Defined

    Overview of Maryland's energy production and use.

  • Energy Policy Word Cloud

    Energy Policy

    Maryland's energy goals and Renewable Portfolio Standard.

  • Energy Hierarchy Pyramid

    Energy Priorities

    Decision-making tool for energy saving measures.

  • Ground Source Heat Pump Tubing in Field Trenches

    Geothermal

    Explore geothermal heat pumps for your home, farm or business.

  • Water flowing in creek

    Hydropower

    Explore micro-hydropower for your home or farm.

  • Inflation Reduction Act Paperwork Stamped

    Inflation Reduction Act

    Save money and energy through the IRA

  • Solar array in field

    Solar PV

    Explore solar PV for your home, farm or business.

  • solar thermal tubes

    Solar Thermal

    Explore solar hot water for your home, farm or business.

  • Wind turbine in overcast sky

    Wind

    Explore wind power for your home, farm or business.

  • firewood

    Wood

    Explore wood heating for your home, farm or business.