The GPVs will be utilized by Howard County’s Fire & Rescue division for occupant extraction training. Frostburg Police used their FY20 MSEC award to add an all electric patrol car to their fleet.įunding support to Howard County to transition part of the county’s vehicle fleet from older gas-powered vehicles (GPVs) and add five new electric vehicles (EVs). By also replacing the out-of-date pumps at its sewage pumping station, these efforts combined will reduce electricity consumption at the station by roughly 90,000 kWh/year, saving this Western Maryland town approximately$5,600 annually. The system will produce roughly 2,000 kWh annually and be tied to a battery storage system that can be accessed for power back-up in times of grid outages. The City of Frostburg received funding assistance to install a 1.5 KW solar PV system at their sewage pumping station that will provide additional power for the station’s smaller electrical components. Some spotlight examples include:įunding for Gaithersburg to support the upgrade of 565 citywide streetlights, expected to reduce electricity consumption by approximately 129,302 kWh annually, saving this Montgomery County city$12,930 per year in costs. Projects range from efficiency measures, to renewable energy projects, and transportation-related efforts to reduce fossil fuel consumption. The MSEC FY2021 grant program includes 16 communities from ten counties across Maryland. “It is exciting to see communities lead by example.” “This program enables Maryland communities to build a more sustainable future, banking on their energy efficiency and renewable energy savings,” explained Mary Beth Tung, Ph.D., Esq., Director of the MEA. “The savings generated from the Maryland Smart Energy Communities program enable local governments to plan for a more sustainable future.” “These communities are leading by example by promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy policies,” said Governor Hogan. It is estimated that collectively the projects will result in annual energy cost savings of at least $170,000, with the projected annual reduction in electricity consumption to reach 1,654,814 kilowatt-hours (kWh) which is enough energy to power 137 Maryland homes for a year, and a decrease in transportation fuel usage by more than 6,450 gallons per year which is the equivalent of removing 12 cars from the road for a year. More than $750,000 will be distributed to 16 grantees to assist in funding 22 energy projects that will result in significant cost savings and stimulate economic activity. The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) is pleased to announce awards for the Maryland Smart Energy Communities (MSEC) grant program for fiscal year (FY) 2021. By Briggs Cunningham, Energy Program Manager
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