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Jun 22, 2026

Panel: New energy law won’t fix soaring electric bills alone

Maryland experts discuss the Utility RELIEF Act and say more energy generation and storage are needed to address rising electric bills and demand.

An energy-producing windmill at Dan's Mountain Wind, a wind farm in Allegany County, photographed on July 8, 2025. The state needs more such facilities to meet its climate goals. (Katelynn Winebrenner/Capital News Service)
Apr 21, 2026

Judge blocks Trump administration actions stymieing wind, solar projects

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from enforcing a series of permitting policies that may threaten wind and solar energy projects.

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.

simulation of wind turbines off the coast of Ocean City
Dec 22, 2025

Interior Dept. tries new tactic to halt five offshore wind projects

The Interior Department said it was halting five offshore wind energy projects, citing national security concerns.

Sen. Mary Beth Carozza (file photo)
Nov 3, 2025

MD lawmaker pushes back against offshore wind, citing economic costs for Ocean City

A Maryland state senator urged lawmakers to take stock of opposition to offshore wind, arguing that it will disrupt tourism and commerce.

Rep. Johnny Olszewski speaks on Oct. 31, 2025, at a Baltimore news conference in support of the US Wind project proposed off of the coast of Ocean City. (Hannah Gaskill/The Daily Record)
Oct 31, 2025

Van Hollen, Olszewski hail offshore wind as job creator, economic driver

Advocates gathered in Baltimore to reaffirm their support for the benefits of the US Wind project proposed off of the coast of Ocean City. 

simulation of wind turbines off the coast of Ocean City
Oct 23, 2025

US Wind, facing ‘existential threat’ from Trump, seeks order allowing Ocean City wind project

The Baltimore-based US Wind said the government’s efforts to stop the Ocean City wind farm could force it into bankruptcy.

This Sept. 21, 2017, file photo shows The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) building in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)
Oct 2, 2025

Amid cuts, MD renewable energy projects face uncertain future

Maryland renewable energy infrastructure projects have taken blows as the Trump administration cancels grants for renewable projects.

A Block Island Wind Farm turbine operates Dec. 7, 2023, off the coast of Block Island, Rhode Island, during a tour organized by Orsted. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson, File)
Sep 22, 2025

Federal judge lifts Trump administration’s halt of nearly complete offshore wind farm

A federal judge ruled that a nearly complete offshore wind project halted by the Trump administration can resume.

A Block Island Wind Farm turbine operates Dec. 7, 2023, off the coast of Block Island, Rhode Island, during a tour organized by Orsted. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson, File)
Sep 5, 2025

States, developer sue Trump administration for halting work on New England offshore wind farm

Connecticut, Rhode Island and an offshore wind farm developer are suing the Trump administration for stopping the nearly completed project.

A Block Island Wind Farm turbine operates Dec. 7, 2023, off the coast of Block Island, Rhode Island, during a tour organized by Orsted. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson, File)
Aug 25, 2025

Democrats demand Trump resume a major offshore wind project near Rhode Island

Rhode Island and Connecticut leaders urge Trump to restart Revolution Wind, an offshore wind farm project halted over national security concerns.

State policies encourage the development of projects such as the Annapolis Solar Park. (Photo courtesy of the City of Annapolis)
Aug 4, 2025

MD opens $64M grant program for local clean-energy projects

The Maryland Energy Administration has opened a $64 million grant program to encourage local clean-energy projects.