From Harford County government: Annual Event Helps Inform Residents and Engage Community in Station Operations Ever wonder how nuclear power is generated or how a nuclear plant operates? If you attend Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station’s Community Information Night, you’ll find answers to these questions and many more. You’ll also see firsthand how Exelon is […]
Aberdeen Agenda May 23: New Police Chief; Budget and Tax Rate; Comprehensive Plan; Environmental Office Building Tax Break
The Aberdeen City Council looks to resolve a number of outstanding issues during its Monday night session including adoption of the fiscal year 2011-2012 Operating and Capital Budgets, setting the tax rate for the same time period, updating the city’s Comprehensive Plan, and nominating a full-time replacement for city police chief. In early October 2010, […]
Harford County Uses Solar Power at the Equestrian Barn; Celebrating Sustainability
From Harford County government: The Green Stars for this quarter are Paul Magness of the Department of Parks and Recreation and Bill McKean of DPW, Capital Projects. Bill and Paul were nominated for their integration of alternative energy into the roof replacement design at the Equestrian Barn. According to the solar power company in charge, […]
Rep. Harris: “I Am Voting to Increase American Energy Production, Help Create American Jobs and Reduce the Price of Gas – All While Protecting Our Chesapeake Bay”
From the office of Congressman Andy Harris: With the price of gas soaring to nearly $4 per gallon, Rep. Andy Harris voted in favor of H.R. 1229 – Putting the Gulf Back to Work Act. The bill, which is part of the House majority’s American Energy Initiative, will lower gas prices and create American jobs. […]
Route 40 Carbon Neutral Corridor Pilot Project: Sustainable Transportation, Growth, Conservation from Baltimore City to Susquehanna River
From the Maryland Department of Transportation: The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), in partnership with multiple State and local agencies, initiated a unique multidisciplinary “Carbon Neutral Corridor” pilot project to plan and evaluate policies, programs and actions to reduce Green House Gas (GHG) emissions. The purpose of a “carbon neutral corridor” project is to identify […]
Harford County Council Agenda May 3: Lower Utility Rates Through Cooperative Energy Purchase; Supplemental Appropriations
The Harford County Council will hold a public hearing Tuesday night to discuss a cooperative regional utility bid that could result in below market rate energy prices for the county. The proposed agreement with Energy Answers would be in an amount not to exceed $460,000 in year 1, with 3% increases in years 2 through […]
Harford County Council Agenda March 8: Military Leave Bill, Constellation Energy Update, Living Treasures
The introduction of a new “Military Leave” bill, an update from Constellation Energy, and recognition of Harford Living Treasures James & Norma Reeves are on tap for the Harford County Council during its Tuesday night session. Also Tuesday night, the county council is expected to take action on executive appointments to the Animal Control Advisory […]
Aberdeen Seeking Families for Clean Energy Home Improvement Grants; Applications Due by March 20
From the City of Aberdeen: The City of Aberdeen has been awarded a grant from Maryland Energy Administration. The Empower Clean Energy Communities Grant is looking to provide energy efficient homes to low-to-moderate families in Aberdeen. The City is current looking for 5-7 families to participate in this wonderful grant opportunity. The City will provide […]