Maryland approves plan to fast-track power plants, override local solar bans

Lawmakers approve energy reform bills aimed at cutting rates, boosting in-state generation

Senate Education, Energy and the Environment Chair Sen. Brian J. Feldman (D-Montgomery) on the floor of the Senate Monday, the last day of the 2025 General Assembly session. (Photo by Bryan P. Sears/Maryland Matters)The General Assembly’s energy package didn’t quite come down to the wire, but it was close. With about 10 hours remaining in the 90-day legislative session, lawmakers gave final passage to a trio of energy reform bills focused on inc…

Maryland approves plan to fast-track power plants, override local solar bans

Maryland lawmakers approved a sweeping package of energy bills Monday aimed at getting a handle on soaring household utility prices and boosting in-state power generation in the face of mounting demand.

What can Maryland do to contain soaring energy prices? Options on the table now

Bills introduced this session would promote building more in-state energy projects, including natural gas, nuclear, renewables and battery storage.

Maryland Lawmakers Weigh Bill That Could Benefit Senate President's Employer

Democratic Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson is backing legislation to strip trash incinerations from the state’s renewable energy subsidy program — a policy shift that could directly benefit the solar company that now employs him. Lawmakers are quietly folding the proposal into a broader energy package set for a vote before the legislature adjourns Monday. If it […] Maryland Lawmakers Weigh Bill That Could Benefit Senate President’s Emplo…

Top Maryland Dem Backs Green Energy Bill That Could Line His Own Company’s Pockets

Top Maryland Senator Bill Ferguson is backing legislation to strip trash incinerations — which would directly benefit his solar company.