Maryland Republicans blame renewable energy push for rising bills
Published on March 3, 2026.
As Maryland lawmakers debate how to reduce rising energy costs, Republicans are blaming the state's push towards renewable energy for the increase. Senate Minority Leader Justin Ready has criticized a proposal from Gov. Wes Moore to provide ratepayers with a one-time $40 rebate, and suggested that the state should instead suspend the EmPOWOW program funded by a monthly charge on energy bills.
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