How Much Does an Energy Manager Make?
The following post is from Christopher Russell, Energy Manager. Ask any business leader if they want to reduce their energy costs, and they will almost invariably say “yes.” Then, ask them if they...
View ArticleLast Call — Get your free home energy audit now!
The home energy audit program is still accepting applications — but is looking to wrap up the program at the end of January. Have you been considering applying for the program but did not have enough...
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An Energy Team with Energy!
Unsung heroes, silent partners… call them what you will, but they are Howard County Government’s Energy Team! For the past 18 months, this Team has been busy at work bringing energy awareness to...
View ArticleEnergy Contract Saves Big Bucks
Written by Ann Elsen, Howard County Energy Manager: Howard County Government is saving big bucks in building energy costs. That is because in seven of our most energy-intensive buildings we have...
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Home Energy Audit Update
So you weren’t able to receive one of the free home energy audits offered by the County last year. Well, all hope is not lost… Approximately 1,200 audits were performed, and the data from those...
View ArticleMixed Emotions and Energy Supply Choice
I live in a small townhome community on a mostly quiet dead-end street. When a salesperson comes to my door, I feel aggravated and imposed upon, while simultaneously feeling great respect...
View ArticlePeak Rewards
I just saved another $50 bucks this summer by being in the PeakRewards program. That could have been $100 if I had chosen the highest level in the program, but I like a good compromise so this...
View ArticleDiscover — EnergyCAP
The following post was written by Yeimary Santos, Howard County’s Energy Manager: For several months now I have been working really hard to set up the EnergyCAP database in Howard County. After...
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EVerybody is talking about them…
EV Charging Stations John Pearson from County Fleet at the new charging station in Ellicott City Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations have always been on the OES* radar, but have recently been in...
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Shine and Get Solar
Earlier this summer, Howard County completed a 217 kW DC Solar PV system at the Little Patuxent Water Reclamation Plant. The photovoltaic system comprises two roof mounts (42.5 kW on the Disinfection...
View ArticleGet Paid to Save Energy
Are you interested in getting money back from your electric utility? Then please keep reading. The heat wave that hit Central Maryland in July is notable for a few reasons. One is the fact that we...
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Better Alternatives for Your $$$
Almost every home has some type of energy waste – energy that is being used when there are ways to prevent it. Whether the homeowner has uninsulated pipes or is using fluorescent light bulbs, the...
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What You Should Know About Vehicle Idling
More idling = more carbon = more climate change. Good news: Compared with unregulated vehicles 30 years ago, today’s new cars generate 98 percent fewer hydrocarbons, 96 percent less carbon monoxide and...
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