Category Archives: wind energy

University purchases eco-friendly energy

Posted on December 1, 2011 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

With addition of three local wind and solar sources, officials hope to cut carbon emissions in half By Claire Saravia Wednesday, November 30, 2011 Faced with the goal of cutting carbon emissions in half by 2020, the university purchased green … Continue reading →

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Moving Forward to a Clean Energy Future

Posted on January 6, 2011 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

TheBaynet.com Clean energy is becoming a reality in Maryland. Last month, Maryland’s first commercial scale wind energy farms officially began contributing to the state’s electric grid. The Criterion and Synergics wind projects, both in Garrett County, will together generate 120MW … Continue reading →

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LETTER: ‘Industrialization’ of ecosystem comes at great cost to our region

Posted on January 5, 2011 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

News-Tribune Posted Jan 04, 2011 @ 02:13 PM Keyser, W.Va. — Consider this for a moment: The citizens of Mineral County do indeed have a right to know the content of an agreement between themselves U.S. Wind Force over the … Continue reading →

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Garrett wind projects to soon generate power

Posted on November 18, 2010 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

Total of 48 turbines may be operational in DecemberMegan MillerThe Cumberland Times-News Wed Nov 17, 2010, 07:59 AM EST — OAKLAND — Two Garrett County wind power projects, the first such in Maryland, are expected to begin commercial operation in … Continue reading →

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Governor O’Malley Statement Regarding $2.5M in Federal Funding for Weatherization Efforts in Western Maryland

Posted on August 27, 2010 by admin

ANNAPOLIS, MD (August 27, 2010) – Governor Martin O’Malley issued this statement today following the announcement by United States Secretary of Energy Chu that two local weatherization agencies in Western Maryland would be receiving over $2.5 million in additional federal … Continue reading →

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Nordex wind turbines to Maryland wind farm

Posted on May 18, 2010 by admin

Nordex USA Inc will supply 20 of its N90 2.5 MW wind turbines for the 50 MW wind farm in Garrett County, Maryland. Nordex says delivery and installation of the wind turbines will start in August, with the wind farm … Continue reading →

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Constellation Energy Completes Acquisition Of Criterion Wind Project in Western Maryland

Posted on April 9, 2010 by admin

Constellation Energy Completes Acquisition Of Criterion Wind Project in Western Maryland Apr. 8, 2010 Constellation Energy announced yesterday that it has closed its agreement with Clipper Windpower Inc. to acquire the Criterion wind project on Backbone Mountain in Garrett County … Continue reading →

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Wind farm opponents seeking clarification on federal court ruling

Posted on February 6, 2010 by admin

Wind farm opponents seeking clarification on federal court ruling Feel recent decision could impact projects in Western Maryland Megan MillerCumberland Times-News CUMBERLAND — A recent federal court decision has some Western Maryland wind farm critics pushing state and local officials … Continue reading →

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Allegheny Power customers can buy wind energy

Posted on December 17, 2009 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

Allegheny Power customers can buy wind energy Clean Currents offers 2 products Megan MillerCumberland Times-News CUMBERLAND — Allegheny Power customers can now buy wind-generated electricity from renewable energy broker Clean Currents — but what will they actually be getting? Clean … Continue reading →

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Firm offers 100 percent wind power to residents, businesses

Posted on December 10, 2009 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

Firm offers 100 percent wind power to residents, businesses Restructured energy market opens options For the Cumberland Times-NewsCumberland Times-News ROCKVILLE — Allegheny Power customers now have the ability to buy wind power from Clean Currents, a leading clean energy company … Continue reading →

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