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Maryland’s energy policy in the balance
Unpopular tax increases, sensitive social issues and the tremendously divisive bomb of gambling expansion all found their way through an often tense General Assembly in 2012.
Gasoline prices predicted to fall in 2013
NEW YORK — At least gasoline should cost you less in 2013. Hamburgers, health care and taxes are all set to take a bigger bite out of the family budget […]
Bill to repeal Md. coal tax credit revived
CUMBERLAND — State lawmakers from far western Maryland are fighting an effort to repeal a tax credit that rewards electric companies for buying Maryland coal. The Cumberland Times-News reports that […]
DNR: New map shows Marcellus shale distribution
The Department of Natural Resources says a new map shows the distribution of Marcellus shale deposits in western Maryland. The shale deposits are being eyed as a source of natural […]
Fracking, septics, wind power facing Maryland lawmakers
Natural gas drilling in western Maryland, offshore wind power, and new growth and septic system requirements are among the environmental issues facing state lawmakers again as the Maryland General Assembly […]
Some in Western Maryland signed low-rent drilling leases with middlemen
The land men came one evening in 2006, offering property owners modest riches for a simple act: leasing their land rights to the natural gas industry’s middlemen.
Gas prices staying down as 2013 starts
NEW YORK — U.S. drivers are hoping 2013 doesn’t start off like 2012 at the gas pump. So far, so good. Gasoline now averages $3.30 a gallon, up about half […]
Gas drilling panel discussing legislation
ANNAPOLIS — A state panel developing rules for natural gas drilling in western Maryland is discussing possible legislative proposals for the 2013 General Assembly. The Marcellus Shale Advisory Commission meets […]
Court OKs Cove Point LNG export plans
Richmond, Va.-based Dominion announced Friday that it will move forward with plans to export liquefied natural gas from its Cove Point facility in Southern Maryland.
BGE to bathe building in purple light to celebrate Ravens’ playoff appearance
Baltimore Gas and Electric says it will light its downtown headquarters with purple lights to celebrate the Baltimore Ravens’ appearance in the NFL playoffs. The company will turn its building […]
State panel approves offshore wind farm land survey
The Board of Public Works on Wednesday unanimously approved a contract that will allow the state to survey land ten miles off the coast of Ocean City for use as an offshore wind farm.
Getting in the solar zone
General contractor George Brown had the perfect place to put up a solar farm in West Friendship. He even had an energy consulting company lined up to lease the land and make it happen, Baltimore-based BithEnergy Inc.
