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Maryland Green Registry Members,
As the year draws to a close, I'd like to share the news that I'll be retiring from the State at the end of the year. It’s been a privilege to get to know you all, some in person and others through e-mail exchanges and phone calls. Many of you welcomed me into your facilities to learn about your projects and meet your green teams or participated in one of our many sustainability assessments. It’s been a pleasure to help bring your stories to light through the Maryland Green Registry and watch the program grow from its first member to its 623rd.
There are many opportunities for the Maryland Green Registry to grow and change. I’ve put forward some recommendations for next steps and I'm sure you'll be hearing more about how your good work can continue to be highlighted in the future.
As for me, I’m excited to return to what inspired my passion for environmental protection in the first place so you’ll find me out on the trails guiding others. Building connection with the natural world is at the heart of sustainability and I feel fortunate to be coming full circle and working in that space again.
So with that, stay green, stay engaged and happy trails until we meet again!
Laura Armstrong
Maryland Green Registry
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State Energy Funding Available Now!
There are two funding programs at the Maryland Energy Administration that are a particularly good fit for Maryland Green Registry members and they are both open on a first-come, first-served basis so don't delay!
FY25 Commercial, Industrial & Agricultural Grant Program: Provides funding to help defray cost of improvements in energy performance that exceed current codes or standards. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until funding is fully awarded or until Friday, February 14, 2025 at 3 P.M. so apply early. For additional information, contact MEA by email at ci.mea@maryland.gov or by phone: Christopher Russell, Program Manager: (443) 908-1767 and
Gus Norrbom, Energy Specialist: (410) 536-3093
FY25 Lawton Loan Program: Low interest loans to identify and install energy conservation measures. For additional information, contact Energy Program Manager Jose Matos, (443) 826-0530 or jose.matos1@maryland.gov.
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Water Conservation
P2 Hub
Have a question about a specific process in your facility where you would like to reduce waste or toxicity and want to learn what others are doing? Turn to EPA's Pollution Prevention (P2) Hub Hotline through voicemail, email or webform.
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Member Spotlight
It's time to shine the Maryland Green Registry Member Spotlight on Wisp Resort!
Overlooking Deep Creek Lake lies Wisp Resort, Maryland's only four-season ski, golf, and recreational destination resort. Wisp Resort participates in the National Ski Area Association’s Climate Challenge and Sustainable Slopes Programs for ski industry emissions reporting and collaboration. Wisp is committed to operational efficiency and energy upgrades including trail lighting, snow making equipment, vehicle fleet upgrades, administrative paper reduction, waste diversion at the Lodestone Golf course and summer events, as well as various utility efficiency projects. Wisp Resort looks forward to continuing to improve their sustainability goals to further align with Maryland’s climate goals.
Thank you, Wisp Resort, for making Maryland proud by greening your operations!
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