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Maryland Power Plant Research Program
The Power Plant Research Program (PPRP) functions to ensure that Maryland meets its electricity demands at reasonable costs while protecting the State's valuable natural resources.

Power Plant Licensing in Maryland
The Power Plant Siting Act of 1971, augmented by the Electric Utility Industry Restructuring Act of 1999, provides for a consolidated review of CPCN applications in Maryland.

Maryland Department of Natural Resources
The Department of Natural Resources preserves, protects, enhances and restores Maryland's natural resources for the wise use and enjoyment of all citizens.

Union of Concerned Scientists
The Union of Concerned Scientists is the leading science-based nonprofit working for a healthy environment and a safer world.

Competitive Power Ventures (CPV)
Competitive Power Ventures is a greenfield development, asset management and transaction execution company focused on the North American power generation market.

The Energy Information Administration
The Energy Information Administration is the official energy statistics site for the federal government. The site contains reports, charts and graphs, outlook reports, and information on all forms of energy production and use. Information is available on a national level, and by individual state.

U.S. Department of Energy
The U.S. Department of Energy is a resource that can be used to find information about energy sources, energy efficiency, energy research, national laboratories, and other energy issues in the news. The site has a wealth of information for residents, businesses, educators, and students to learn about energy and energy policy.

U.S. Department of Energy - For Students and Kids
This Department of Energy site provides information and activities for students of all ages to enjoy and learn about energy and energy usage.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency website provides information on a wide range of environmental science initiatives and educational tools.