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The Department of Environmental Protection produces fact sheets on a variety of issues to distribute at festivals and events. The fact sheets listed below provide information to help you save energy, use clean renewable energy sources, and protect the environment. Read these fact sheets online, download and print them for distribution at local events, or share them with your friends, neighbors, and community organizations.
Energy Efficiency
Appliance Shopping  (PDF, 2pp, 194K)
When shopping for new home appliances, there's more to consider than price, color, and features. The operating cost of an appliance over time is largely determined by its energy consumption. Use the EnergyGuide label and the ENERGY STAR logo to identify the most energy-efficient products.
Energy-Efficient Landscaping - Summer Edition (PDF, 2pp, 121K)
Properly positioning trees around your home to reduce the amount of sunlight striking rooftops, walls, and windows can lower cooling costs by up to 25 percent.
Energy-Efficient Landscaping - Winter Edition (PDF, 2pp, 146K)
Long-term and attractive landscaping solutions can reduce high heating costs by deflecting cold winds and drafts while providing indoor comfort and increasing property values.
Energy-Efficient Washers and Dryers (PDF, 2pp, 193K)
A typical household spends about $150 every year on energy for laundry. This fact sheet offers tips on doing laundry with lower costs and reduced environmental impacts.
Solar Hot Water (PDF, 2pp, 100K)
Solar energy is a clean, renewable source of light, heat, and electricity. It can be harnessed to heat water for your home. Grants available through the Maryland Energy Administration and federal tax incentives make installing a solar hot water heater an easy decision for homeowners and businesses.
Solar Power (PDF, 2pp, 100K)
Solar energy can be used to generate electricity for your home or business. The Maryland Energy Administration Solar Grant Program and federal tax incentives make solar energy more affordable and a wise investment.
Summer Cooling Tips (PDF, 4pp, 279K)
Energy costs often spike in the summer due to the additional electricity needed to run air conditioners. This fact sheet offers a few simple steps to save energy (and money) while cooling your home.
Winter Heating Tips (PDF, 4pp, 1.2MB)
Use these energy-saving tips to stay warm while keeping your heating costs down.
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Renewable Energy
Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) (PDF, pp, )
Renewable Energy Certificates, or RECs, are similar to carbon offsets. However, instead of supporting tree planting, you support the development of new renewable energy projects to offset your environmental impact.
Solar (PDF, 2pp, 326K)
The sun's energy can be harnessed to generate electricity for your home, business, or organization. Find out how the technology works and where you can find an installer.
Solar Hot Water (PDF, pp, )
Solar energy is a clean, renewable source of light, heat, and electricity. This energy can be harnessed to heat water for your home. Grants available through the Maryland Energy Administration Solar Grant Program and federal tax incentives make installing a solar hot water heater an easy decision for homeowners and businesses.
Wind Energy (PDF, 2pp, 128K)
Wind is considered one of the more viable sources of large-scale renewable energy. Wind energy can be delivered to your home through an alternative energy supplier. Where zoning permits it, small wind systems can also be installed in areas with consistent high wind speeds.
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