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Utility Accountability Bills Divide Maryland's Democratic Leadership
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (932+ words) Our nonprofit newsroom investigates the biggest threats to our planet, holds decision-makers accountable, and pushes back on climate disinformation so facts stay front and center. In its most recent energy affordability legislation, the Maryland Senate has reversed key utility accountability…...
Maryland energy advocates raise concerns over State Senate changes
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (83+ words) Maryland energy advocates are concerned about a State Senate decision to make changes to a bill aimed at providing relief for energy bills. Advocates say the Senate weakened the bill, but the Senate president is pushing back, arguing the changes…...
As Maryland Senate debates energy bill, advocates want to protect Em POWER program
1+ week, 6+ day ago (379+ words) MARYLAND (WBFF) " While Senate lawmakers continue to discuss the Utility RELIEF Act, a sweeping piece of energy legislation aimed to provide some relief to customers, advocates on Monday called on lawmakers to protect the Em Power Maryland program, which is…...
Maryland energy advocates raise concerns over State Senate changes to utility bill relief legislation
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (353+ words) ANNAPOLIS, Md. " Maryland energy advocates are concerned about a State Senate decision to make changes to a bill aimed at providing relief for energy bills. Advocates say the Senate weakened the bill, but the Senate president is pushing back, arguing the…...
Maryland energy bill would trade short-term gains for long-term pain
2+ week, 4+ day ago (240+ words) By Adam Aton | 03/26/2026 06: 13 AM EDT A measure backed by Gov. Wes Moore (D) and statehouse leaders would slash an energy efficiency program in an effort to quickly lower utility bills. But critics say it's a shortsighted move. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore…...
Gov. Wes Moore-backed bill would provide electric bill relief to Marylanders
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (376+ words) Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is pushing legislation that would give utility customers a $40 credit on their electric bill. His staff testified on bills that would do that on Tuesday, and to stop utilities from passing along charges the companies pay…...
Maryland General Assembly passes energy bill aimed at cutting utility costs
8+ hour, 26+ min ago (163+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. Gov. Wes Moore and leaders of both chambers of the legislature said…...
Maryland Democrats outline deal to cut energy bills $150 a year
14+ min ago (1035+ words) Top Maryland Democrats outlined a deal Monday to offer consumers swift, albeit limited, relief on soaring energy bills, finalizing a sweeping legislative package hours before the legislative session's close. Senate President Bill Ferguson and Speaker of the House Joseline Pe'a-Melnyk…...
Democrats outline deal to save Marylanders $150 on energy bills
39+ min ago (229+ words) UPDATE: Rep. Eric Swalwell to resign from Congress following multiple sexual assault allegations Adam Willis and Lee O. Sanderlin, The Banner April 13, 2026, 6: 30 PM Top Maryland Democrats outlined a deal Monday to offer consumers swift, albeit limited, relief on soaring energy bills,…...
Wyoming electric utility dumps wind and solar in long-term planning
8+ hour, 35+ min ago (828+ words) One of the key driving forces behind the expansion of wind turbines in Wyoming is gutting plans for future renewable energy projects. Rocky Mountain Power's parent company, Pacifi Corp, updated its long-range planning document in March, shifting its previous upward…...