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A dairy cow peeks out through the fence of its enclosure at Long Green Farms on Nov. 21, 2025. (Sam Gauntt/Capital News Service)
Mar 2, 2026

What provides the power at this Cecil County farm? The cows.

The Cecil County farm that Alice and Caleb Crothers inherited in 2015 was, like many dairy farms nationwide, struggling — but now, cow manure is helping to keep it going.

Plants are displayed at the booth of American multinational oil and gas corporation ExxonMobil during the LNG 2023 energy trade show in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, July 12, 2023. (REUTERS/Chris Helgren)
Feb 23, 2026

US Supreme Court to hear bid by oil companies to toss climate suits

The US Supreme Court will hear an appeal by ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy to dismiss a Colorado climate change lawsuit seeking damages for mitigation costs.

simulation of wind turbines off the coast of Ocean City
Feb 19, 2026

MD judge dismisses US Wind’s claims in lawsuit over Ocean City wind farm

A federal judge dismissed US Wind’s claims in the lawsuit between Ocean City and the federal government over a planned offshore wind farm.

The solar panels installed on the roof of the property at 7001 Quad Ave. in Rosedale are part of an initiative from IGS Energy to help increase access to renewable energy sources for residents in support of Maryland’s 2030 Clean Energy goals. (Photo courtesy of IGS Energy)
Feb 19, 2026

MD, states sue Trump administration over funding for clean energy projects

Maryland and 12 other states are suing the federal government to force it to pay out grants approved by Congress for clean energy projects.

St. Frances Academy, a historic Catholic high school in midtown Baltimore, last year became the home of 100 Lyft electric vehicles, complete with 17 high-speed chargers. (Courtesy photo BGE)
Feb 18, 2026

Trump rescinding rule incentivizing EV production to meet fuel economy requirements

The Trump administration said it is rescinding a rule that incentivized automakers to produce electric vehicles to meet fuel economy requirements.

Maryland farmers are expressing concerns over plans to construct 70 miles of power lines that would traverse Baltimore, Carroll and Frederick counties. (Nathan Schwartz/Capital News Service screengrab)
Feb 13, 2026

MD regulators approve low-income utility discount program

Maryland Public Service Commission approves discounted utility rates for low-income customers, capping energy costs at 6% of household income.

Electric power transmission pylon miniatures and Exelon Corporation logo are seen in this illustration taken Dec. 9, 2022. (REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration)
Feb 12, 2026

BGE parent Exelon sees strong 2026, tops quarterly estimates

BGE parent Exelon forecast full-year adjusted profit largely above analysts' expectations after beating fourth-quarter earnings estimates.

Risers, the outer casings of oil drill pipes, are seen on the deck of the service vessel Joe Griffin as it prepares to head to Port Fouchon at the site of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, off the coast of Louisiana, on May 11, 2010. (REUTERS/Gerald Herbert/Pool/File Photo)
Feb 11, 2026

Trump’s rollback on greenhouse gases will raise confusion, costs, investors say

The Trump administration's decision to overturn an Obama-era legal analysis underpinning greenhouse gas rules may sow confusion and add costs.

Gov. Wes Moore delivers his State of the State address Wednesday, Feb. 11 at the Maryland State House. Senate President Bill Ferguson, left, and House Speaker Joseline A. Peña-Melnyk are seated. (Sam Gauntt/Capital News Service)
Feb 11, 2026

What new initiatives did Moore announce in his State of the State speech?

In his fourth State of the State address, Gov. Wes Moore announced a series of initiatives surrounding energy, artificial intelligence and immigration. 

Gov. Wes Moore gave his fourth State of the State address Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, in the State House in Annapolis. (Office of the Governor)
Feb 11, 2026

Moore talks achievements, Trump — and redistricting — in State of the State speech

Gov. Wes Moore’s State of the State address urged redistricting, pledged to counter federal cuts, boost Medicaid and SNAP funding, and cap energy costs.

Applications open for BGE Green, Community Safety grants
Feb 9, 2026

Applications open for BGE Green, Community Safety grants

BGE said it is accepting applications for its 2026 Green Grants and Community Safety Grants programs to foster a greener, safer state. 

Rows of solar panels charge in a field outside Germantown on Nov. 16, 2025. (Sam Gauntt/Capital News Service)
Feb 9, 2026

As MD turns to solar farms to meet renewable energy goals, opposition grows

Maryland is expanding utility-scale and community solar to meet net-zero emissions goals, despite land use concerns and federal policy rollbacks.