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Renewable energy goals feasible, but not easy

Published 03/20/10

ANNAPOLIS - Maryland has an ambitious goal of producing 20 percent of its electricity with renewable resources by 2022.

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Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, as well as energy companies, agree that it's important to bring the renewable energy market to Maryland. But some say the high cost of renewable energy production, the inefficiency of some systems and even potential obstructions to national security might create problems down the road.

Maryland is one of 33 states with established renewable energy portfolio standards (RPS), and each of those states has a goal or mandate to increase reliance on renewable resources. Over the...

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