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Traffic is steady as vehicles approach Hugh Carey tunnel linking Brooklyn to Manhattan in New York on Feb. 7, 2024. New York’s first-in-the-nation plan to levy a hefty toll on drivers entering much of traffic-choked Manhattan is the focus of a legal battle set to play out in federal court Friday, May 17. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews, File)
May 5, 2025

State GOP lauds vote blocking California ban on gas car sales, which MD also adopted

State Republicans laud a House vote to block California from banning the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035, a rule Maryland also adopted.

Pinsky: Late school start: Putting tourism before teaching
Apr 15, 2025

Officials pressure regional energy grid operator for changes, lower energy costs

Officials in Maryland and other states are pressuring their regional electric grid operator to speed up approvals of new energy projects.

Central Maine Power utility lines are seen on Oct. 6, 2021, in Pownal, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty, File)
Dec 23, 2024

Hoping to keep prices down and lights on, MD legislators push for more in-state power

Fearing strain on Maryland’s already battered electric grid, lawmakers this session will look to decrease reliance on neighboring states.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announces measures he is supporting to improve public safety during a news conference in Annapolis on Jan. 9, 2024. Moore signed a bill into law on May 16 to create a new statewide center to help prevent gun violence. The governor described it as the first of its kind since the White House urged states to form their own centers to better focus efforts to stop gun violence. (AP Photo/Brian Witte, File)
Jun 7, 2024

MD officials foresee more offshore wind projects with latest state-federal agreement

Maryland officials are hoping that a new agreement with the Biden administration will lead to more potential leasing areas for offshore wind projects.

Favorable tailwind for O’Malley’s offshore power bill
Nov 2, 2023

Md. still hopes to continue offshore wind with Orsted after company ends N.J. projects

Maryland energy officials are hoping that plans for an offshore wind project off the Delaware coast will continue and not follow the fate of two in New Jersey.

Md. lawmakers seek to require release of tax returns for ballot access
Dec 20, 2022

Wes Moore taps Senate Democrat to lead energy agency

A key leader in the Maryland Senate will vacate his seat of nearly three decades to join the new Wes Moore administration.

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Nov 9, 2022

Md. Energy Administration brings back Md. Energy Infrastructure Program

The Maryland Energy Administration announced the return of its Maryland Energy Infrastructure Program.

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Nov 7, 2022

Applications open for Md. Energy Administration commercial, industrial, agricultural grants

The Maryland Energy Administration announced the launch of the Commercial, Industrial & Agricultural Grant Program for fiscal year 2023.

Md. poised for surge of consumer energy rebate funds
Oct 18, 2022

Md. poised for surge of consumer energy rebate funds

Maryland energy officials are bracing for a wave of applications for rebates expected as part of recently enacted federal programs.

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Oct 13, 2022

Maryland Energy Administration renews Decarbonizing Public Schools Program

The Maryland Energy Administration announced the renewal of its Decarbonizing Public Schools Program for fiscal year 2023.

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Sep 14, 2022

Md. Energy Administration offering low-income solar grant program

The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) announced it is offering a low-income solar grant program.

Charging Station
Jul 27, 2020

Maryland aims to speed up electrified transportation future

The world is in the midst of a massive shift to more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly transportation across the board. From public buses and trucks to cars and even e-bikes, […]