In Maryland, 89% of our energy comes from non-renewable, polluting sources like coal, gas and nuclear energy. Baltimore’s trash incinerator is considered to be clean energy even though it pollutes our community. Only 20% of Americans can use rooftop solar panels, but EVERYONE deserves access to clean energy. Participating in Read more…
Civic Works was recently awarded a grant of $433,333 from the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA). This grant will support the design and installation of solar energy systems for Low Income (LI) households that have received an energy audit and weatherization-type energy efficiency upgrades that were funded through MEA’s Low-to-Moderate Income Read more…
Hello. My name is Simon Zimmer. Recently, my wife and I, were fortunate to buy our first home. As the Solar Program Manager at Civic Works, the obvious next step is to get solar on our home. Unfortunately, our roof needs to be replaced in the next 5 years, therefore, Read more…
Energy Programs at Civic Works is excited to share its newly remodeled website. The goal is to be able to present what we can do for you and how can you sign up as easily and quickly as possible. Furthermore, it gives us the opportunity to share our mission and Read more…
Ms. Jackson is a senior homeowner from Baltimore City who has lived in her current home for over 20 years. In 1995, Ms. Jackson was one of the first people on her street to move back and buy a home in Cherry Hill after having been relocated from her neighborhood. Read more…
Ms. Murray and her husband are senior homeowners who have been part of Baltimore City’s Edmondson community for over forty years. During that time, the family has had to deal with constant drafts, severe temperature irregularities, and high utility bills within their home. A significant reason for this is their Read more…
Mr. Thompson lives in Baltimore City with his family. In December of 2020, Ms. Thompson noticed that his boiler was no longer working. Without heat, he and his family had to keep themselves warm in winter using only space heaters. “We didn’t have a choice,” he said. He was referred Read more…
Ms. Bryant is a senior homeowner in Baltimore City’s Belair-Edison neighborhood. Her arthritis began bothering her in November 2020 as the weather turned colder, and when she went to manually turn on her furnace, she realized that it was no longer working. Ms. Bryant was unable to afford a new Read more…
Ms. Stanton is a senior homeowner in Baltimore City who lives with her son and grandchild. In January 2021, Ms. Stanton reached out to Civic Works to report that her furnace was malfunctioning. When Civic Works Energy Programs inspected Ms. Stanton’s unit, they found two problems. The first was that Read more…
Ms. Danzio is a first-time mobile homeowner in Harford County. “When I got my home I was really excited,” she said, “But it was also really expensive. I had a problem with my electric bill being sky high, and when I became pregnant the bills only got higher.” Seeking a Read more…
