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The next energy shock could be far worse
Apr 21, 2026

The next energy shock could be far worse

Commentary: US natural gas prices remain low now but could rise as exports double by 2030, risking higher utility bills amid global energy shocks.

Natural gas is seen burning on a kitchen gas stove in the dark. (Depositphotos)
Mar 27, 2026

Judge rules for Montgomery County in suit challenging ‘gas ban’

A U.S. district judge ruled in favor of Montgomery County in a lawsuit in which trade associations challenged a so-called "gas ban" mandating all-electric standards for new buildings.

President Donald Trump speaks at the "Inaugural Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Event" at Carnegie Mellon University, Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in Pittsburgh, as Sen Dave McCormick, R-Pa., left, and Jon Gray, President and Chief Operating Officer, Blackstone, right, look on. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Jul 15, 2025

Trump touts $90B AI, energy investment in Pennsylvania

Trump and McCormick spotlight $90B in AI, energy deals in PA, with major tech firms investing in data centers, pipelines and power plants.

A gas-lit flame burns on a natural gas stove. (AP Photo/Thomas Kienzle, File)
Mar 31, 2025

Lawsuit over natural gas is latest challenge to Montgomery County environmental laws

Montgomery County is facing another lawsuit challenging local laws seeking to phase out natural gas appliances.

Washington Gas signs deal to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Dec 15, 2022

Washington Gas signs deal to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Washington Gas entered into transactions to supply its customers in Maryland and the National Capital Region with natural gas independently certified by MiQ.

U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, a West Virginia Democrat, and Competitive Power Ventures CEO Gary Lambert, right, speak at a news conference Sept. 16, 2022, in Charleston, West Virginia. CPV plans to build a natural gas power plant designed to capture climate-changing carbon in West Virginia. (AP Photo/John Raby)
Sep 19, 2022

Maryland company to build carbon-capturing natural gas plant in West Virginia

A Maryland company announced it will build a natural gas power plant designed to capture climate-changing carbon in West Virginia.

BGE appoints new chief operating officer, general counsel
Oct 7, 2021

BGE gets regulatory OK for use of renewable natural gas

Baltimore Gas & Electric is the first utility in Maryland to gain regulatory approval for the use of renewable natural gas on its gas distribution system.

Sierra Club may go to high court on Cove Point
Sep 30, 2021

Surging natural gas prices: Threat to consumers this winter?

After years of unusually inexpensive levels, the price of natural gas has more than doubled since this time last year.

Maryland joins lawsuit against revised travel ban
Jan 15, 2020

Md., 14 states oppose Trump plan to allow LNG shipments by rail

The attorneys general of Maryland and 14 other states said this week that they oppose a Trump administration proposal to allow rail shipments of liquefied natural gas, arguing the trains will share tracks with passenger trains and travel through congested areas.

Heard for miles: Gas explosion hits office, shopping complex
Aug 26, 2019

Heard for miles: Gas explosion hits office, shopping complex

A powerful natural gas explosion badly damaged a Maryland office complex and shopping center Sunday morning, ripping away part of the facade and exposing twisted metal, authorities said.

Federal agency finds no impact from proposed Cove Point facility
Oct 16, 2018

How DC unleashed fossil-fuel exports despite climate worries

Natural gas, it turns out, isn't so great for the climate, but that hasn't stopped America from sending its fossil fuels abroad.

Activists to protest Maryland pipeline before deadline
Mar 14, 2018

Activists to protest Maryland pipeline before deadline

Clean-water activists in Maryland say drinking water could be polluted by a planned pipeline that would carry natural gas under the Potomac River and C & O Canal.

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