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Trump’s EPA was wrong to terminate billions in climate grants, court rules
A federal appeals court said the EPA cannot claw back about $20 billion of clean energy grants from several nonprofit groups.
Frederick data center: MD Supreme Court explains why it blocked referendum
The Maryland Supreme Court published its reasoning for blocking a referendum that would have allowed Frederick County voters to limit the expansion of a data center campus.
Transparency and independence of PJM in focus as FERC mulls major reforms
FERC weighs reforms to enhance transparency and independence in PJM Interconnection, the largest U.S. power grid facing blackout risks amid rising data center demand.
MD regulators not enforcing gas pipeline rules from 2025, consumer advocate says
Maryland’s utility regulators are failing to enforce a 2025 state law that set new restrictions on gas pipeline replacement, according to the Maryland Office of People’s Counsel.
‘Try me again’: Carroll County woman sanctioned for blocking Piedmont power line surveyors
A judge held a Carroll County horse farm owner in contempt after finding that she obstructed agents who were conducting surveys for the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project power line.
Data center frustrations cause upheaval in MD primary elections
In some Maryland counties, frustrations about proposed data center developments led to the ouster of local politicians during last month’s primary election, observers say.
Geothermal energy incentivized in MD but not widely used at homes
Maryland is investing in geothermal energy, which can help power large-scale projects like schools and data centers, but it isn't being widely used in the state residentially.
Frederick County executive orders data center development pause after court ruling
Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater issued a temporary pause on new data center development in Frederick County.
US nuclear power regulator proposes changing rule protecting people from radiation
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission proposes eliminating the ALARA radiation standard to speed new reactor development, sparking concerns.
Warnings galore as power grid serving MD braces for heatwave, record demand
PJM, the largest U.S. electric grid operator that encompasses Maryland, detailed price spikes and warnings of massive transmission line congestion as it braced for record-breaking demand driven by a heatwave.
No referendum on Frederick data center expansion, MD Supreme Court rules
Frederick County residents will not be able to vote on the expansion of a data center campus.
Frederick County data center referendum case goes to MD Supreme Court
The Maryland Supreme Court agreed to hear a case on a proposed Frederick County ballot referendum to limit the expansion of data centers.
