Spotlight Profiles

Baltimore Electric Vehicle Initiative and Altcar

Overview: Soon people will be able to rent electric cars by the hour, out of the Maryland Science Center in Baltimore. It will cost nine dollars per hour, or $72.00 for a whole day. Users who pay a $25.00 per month fee will receive a discount. Another option will be to pay as you go, receiving a monthly bill. This program is called Altcar. People can sign up at the Science Center or online. Learn More »

Energy Answers International

Energy Answers International is now in permitting stages to build a large waste-to-electricity power plant, called the Fairfield Renewable Energy Facility, on the Fairfield Peninsula, Baltimore. Construction will start in 2010. The company specializes in re-using society’s waste products to create electricity, steam, and recycled goods. Learn More »

Alban Inspections

Alban Inspections provides the services of building safety and energy efficiency inspections. They have a large staff, and are members of the trade organization, American Certified Home Inspectors, which holds high standards in certifying its members. Learn More »

WaveBob

Some of the world’s most energetic deep ocean waves can be found in the North Atlantic, off the western coast of Ireland. It was in that country’s town of Maynooth that the company WaveBob opened in 1999. Learn More »