A Powerful Position 

Maryland’s central East Coast location means connectivity—to an excellent transportation network, but also to the largest power pool in North America. The PJM Interconnection (aka The Grid) is a regional system that shares power generation and distribution resources across all or parts of 13 states and the District of Columbia.

Maryland’s own energy resources include natural gas and the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant, which produces enough carbon-free electricity each year to power over a million homes. 

The state is investing hundreds of millions of dollars in alternative energy, too. Think solar power and offshore wind power, geothermal and biomass enterprises. All together, Maryland’s 1,300 energy and sustainability firms already generate some $9 billion in gross state product—with numerous state resources to ensure that number keeps growing.