The Harford County Board of Education plans to elect a new president and vice-president at a board business meeting set for October 22, 2012. The special election follows the sudden death of School Board President Leonard Wheeler in September. The October 22nd agenda also includes the award of a $16 million energy performance contract to […]
Rep. Harris Amendment Blocks Taxpayer-Funded Energy Efficiency Projects in China
From the office of Rep. Andy Harris: Washington, DC – Yesterday, for a second year in a row, Rep. Andy Harris passed an amendment in the House to stop shipping hard-earned American taxpayer dollars to China and India to make their cities more energy efficient. Rep. Harris’ amendment to H.R. 5325 – FY 2013 Energy […]
Del. Impallaria Updates on Same-Sex Marriage Bill, Off-Shore Wind Energy Bill
From the offices of state Del. Rick Impallaria: Same-Sex Marriage Bill Last evening, the Judiciary Committee (JUD) and the House Health and Government Operations Committee (HGO) met around 4:30 pm, on very short notice, to vote on the same-sex marriage bill. The bill passed both the JUD and the HGO. I am providing you a […]
Rep. Harris: President Obama Rejects Keystone XL Pipeline; Makes Wrong Choice on Job-Creation and Energy Independence
From the office of Congressman Andy Harris: Today, President Obama rejected one of the largest shovel ready projects in the nation when he stopped the construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline. The pipeline would provide $20 billion in private investment to boost the American economy and create 20,000 jobs over the next two years. It […]
Havre de Grace Agenda Dec. 19: Public Hearing on Creation of “Green Team;” Local Government Insurance Trust Agreement; New Forest Conservation Code
The Havre de Grace City Council will hold a public hearing Monday night regarding a resolution which would create a “Green Team,” charged with surveying the city for opportunities to save energey, reduce the municipal carbon footprint, protect water supplies, and generally revitalize the community by protecting its natural assets. The public hearing, which begins […]
Hydropower and Energy Efficiency Receive Top Honors as Harford County’s 1st Green Star of the Year
From Harford County government: To encourage sustainability within Harford County, County Executive David R. Craig formed the Green Team, as one of his Environmental Initiatives. The goal of the Green Team is to guide energy and resource efficiency practices within the County. To foster a culture of sustainability, in June 2010 the Green Team created […]
Sustainable Site Design Used at Harford County Sheriff Office Southern Precinct; LED Parking Lights, Reflective Roof Implemented
From Harford County government: In 2008, as one of County Executive David R. Craig’s Environmental Stewardship Initiatives, the Energy Management Steering Committee also known as the Green Team was formed; the goal of the team is to guide energy and resource efficiency practices within the County. June 2010 the Green Team created the Green Star […]
Six Solar Power Systems Activated on Rooftop of Edgewood High School; Harford County Public Schools To Celebrate Solar Startup
From Harford County Public Schools: Harford County Public Schools and SunEdison will activate of six, large-scale solar power systems in a celebration on the rooftop of Edgewood High School at 6 p.m. on Thursday. The combined 1.2 MW systems are expected to generate an average of 1.5 million kilowatt hours (kWh) of electricity annually, enough […]