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General Assembly approves natural gas surcharge bill
ANNAPOLIS — Natural gas companies would be able to seek a surcharge of up to $2 on monthly gas bills to help recover costs for replacing aging infrastructure, in a […]
Md. delegate to introduce fracking moratorium bill
ANNAPOLIS — Fracking opponents plan to be in Annapolis for the introduction of a bill calling for a state moratorium on the natural gas drilling technique until studies are completed […]
Bill would eliminate mined coal credit
For years, elected officials here have introduced bills or budget measures that would wipe out the state’s tax credit for purchasing coal mined in Western Maryland, currently worth $6 million a year.
Official says offshore wind isn’t dead
Gov. Martin O’Malley’s energy advisor said Tuesday that a field of offshore wind turbines may not start spinning in 2017, as planned, but rebutted a recent report that said the project won’t ever be built.
State Senate considers monthly $2 natural gas surcharge
ANNAPOLIS — The Maryland Senate is considering allowing natural gas companies to ask state regulators to impose a $2 surcharge on monthly bills to help recover costs for replacing aging […]
Allegany, Garrett seek ‘energy corridor’ in western Md.
ANNAPOLIS — Maryland‘s two westernmost counties are seeking state support for development of an “energy corridor” recognizing the economic value of the region’s natural resources. Allegany and Garrett county officials […]
Final Keystone pipeline decision still months away
WASHINGTON — Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman’s approval of a revised route for the Keystone XL oil pipeline puts the long-delayed project back in the hands of the federal government. But […]
Gun control, offshore wind energy headline O’Malley’s legislative agenda
Gov. Martin O’Malley said Friday that altering Maryland’s gun policies would be his top priority in a legislative agenda that also includes guaranteeing a market for developers of offshore wind energy, creating special procurement rules for public-private partnerships and repealing the death penalty.
O’Malley says he has Senate sponsors for offshore wind legislation
Gov. Martin O'Malley has found 24 Senate sponsors for his offshore wind development legislation, the same number needed to pass a bill in the chamber.
Western Md. wind power project seeks fast-tracking
FROSTBURG — Developers of a proposed wind power farm near Frostburg are seeking fast-track approval from state regulators. Fourmile Wind Energy LLC said in a filing Monday with the Maryland […]
Wrecking ball swings at Frederick solar plant
FREDERICK — A landmark solar panel plant in Frederick is being dismantled. The Frederick News-Post reports that demolition began Friday of the former BP Solar plant along Interstate 70. Owner […]
Legislature getting back to business
In the weeks leading up to 433rd session of the Maryland General Assembly, the halls of the State House were quiet — a sharp contrast to the voluble and volatile 2012, when two extra sessions were held so lawmakers could resolve unfinished business.
