Maryland’s Energy Outlook

 In this section of the lab, you will follow the link https://www.eia.gov/state/?sid=MD to the EIA website, where information about Maryland’s energy production and consumption is presented. Using EIA information, answer the questions below. You will need to toggle between the three pages on the site  –  Overview, Data, and Analysis.

 

1. Briefly describe the current state of Maryland’s production and consumption of natural gas.

 

1. Briefly describe the current state of Maryland’s production and consumption of coal.

 

1. Almost all petroleum used in Maryland is consumed by what sector?

 

1. How is the majority of Maryland’s electricity generated?

 

1. Approximately what proportion of Maryland’s electricity is generated using renewable sources (solar, wind, hydropower)?

 

1. Describe a prominent source of hydropower in Maryland.

 

1. Approximately what proportion of renewable energy comes from solar in Maryland?

 

1. Approximately what proportion of renewable energy comes from solar in Maryland?

 

1. Where are current wind farms located in Maryland?

 

1. What area of Maryland has the greatest potential for wind generation?