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4th Circuit blocks MD law on energy companies’ use of eco-friendly terms
A Fourth Circuit panel blocked a Maryland law “restricting and compelling the speech of renewable energy suppliers.”
As MD turns to solar farms to meet renewable energy goals, opposition grows
Maryland is expanding utility-scale and community solar to meet net-zero emissions goals, despite land use concerns and federal policy rollbacks.
Michigan sues oil companies, saying they colluded to restrain EV competition
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed an antitrust lawsuit accusing major oil companies of colluding to block renewable energy and electric vehicles.
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.
Moore signs order to modernize power grid, vet land for new energy projects
Gov. Wes Moore signed an order to modernize the energy grid, vet state land for new projects and speed deployment of new energy resources.
MD lawmakers look to regulate utility companies, PJM in 2026
As ratepayers grow more exasperated with utility bill hikes, Maryland lawmakers are making plans to ease the pinch on their wallets.
Exelon’s data-center demand grows 12% in Q3; profit beats estimates
Exelon Corp, the parent company of BGE, saw a 12% rise in demand from potential data center customers in the third quarter.
In MD, bill credits and local energy program aim to cut power costs
Montgomery County’s Community Choice Aggregation program will buy clean electricity in bulk to reduce monthly rates.
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.
Judge dismisses young climate activists’ lawsuit challenging Trump on fossil fuels
A federal judge dismissed young activists' lawsuit challenging Trump’s fossil fuel policies, saying the issue belongs to political branches, not courts.
Buildings are turning to ‘ice batteries’ for sustainable air conditioning
Hospitals, schools, and data centers are using ice battery systems to cut energy costs, ease grid strain, and provide sustainable cooling.
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.
