Retail energy suppliers have had 23 years to show Maryland households that they are providing economic benefits to them.
The federal government has issued a rule that requires states to measure carbon emissions from the National Highway System and establish targets to lower those emissions. Md. has yet to issue its goals.
By some industry projections, Maryland will experience more than 41,000 conventional cremations each year by 2040 unless families have more options.
The head of the state’s Marine Contractors Association assesses the advantages and limitations of living shorelines.
Candidates will primarily be asked to address issues related to climate and the environment, as well as democracy and civic engagement — with an emphasis on young voters.
PJM, the grid operator for Maryland, a dozen other states and the District of Columbia, gets a D-minus.
There were 71 lobbyists registered to represent the utilities’ interests in 2023, according to the report, led by Baltimore Gas and Electric and Pepco, which each used 22 lobbyists last year.
The Maryland League of Conservation Voters has been closely identified with Gov. Wes Moore (D) since the 2022 campaign, but it is opposing his bill to bring more data centers to the state.
There is a unique opportunity to cement Maryland’s status as not only being bold and ambitious in its energy policy but being smart about it, too.
While environmental advocates have widely praised the Moore administration’s climate plan, they have become increasingly distressed over the lack of funding being immediately made available.