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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.

Solar panels are installed on a home in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, July 2, 2025. The residential solar industry could see cuts quickly because of the GOP tax and spending bill that was passed last week. One North Carolina business owner said he may have to layoff 50 to 55 people from his company. (AP Photo/Allen G. Breed)
Aug 7, 2025

EPA cancels $7 billion Biden-era grant program to boost solar energy

The EPA has canceled the $7B Solar for All program, halting solar access for low-income families and sparking legal battles over clean energy funding.

Solar panels are installed on a home in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, July 2, 2025. The residential solar industry could see cuts quickly because of the GOP tax and spending bill that was passed last week. One North Carolina business owner said he may have to layoff 50 to 55 people from his company. (AP Photo/Allen G. Breed)
Jul 8, 2025

Darkening times? Residential solar likely to get hit fast by clean energy cuts in big bill

President Trump’s new tax bill ends clean energy tax credits, threatening solar jobs and halting billions in investments across the U.S.

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)
Jul 7, 2025

Ocean City lawsuit to block offshore wind farm clears hurdle

Ocean City’s lawsuit seeking to block an offshore wind farm cleared a hurdle, as a federal judge declined to dismiss most of the plaintiffs’ claims.

Baltimore Shines a program run by the nonprofit Civic Works in partnership with the Baltimore City Department of Housing and Community Development offers free rooftop solar panels to low-income city residents. (Photo courtesy Wide Angle Youth Media and the Abel Foundation)
Jul 7, 2025

Nonprofit offers bright spot for MD residents to fight rising energy costs

Civic Works offers free solar panels to low-income Baltimore homeowners, cutting bills by up to 100% and boosting home value while training local workers.

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)
Jun 18, 2025

Judge to deny Trump administration’s motion to dismiss wind energy lawsuit from MD, other states

A federal judge plans to deny a motion by the Trump administration to dismiss a lawsuit over its blocking of wind energy projects, siding with Maryland and other states.

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)
May 5, 2025

MD among states suing Trump administration for blocking development of wind energy

The attorneys general of Maryland and other states filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump's attempt to stop the development of wind energy.

Central Maine Power utility lines are seen on Oct. 6, 2021, in Pownal, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty, File)
Feb 3, 2025

MD Dems introduce plan to draw more in-state power

Top Democrats introduced policies they hope will decrease Maryland’s reliance on neighboring states for energy production.

A major wind farm project planned for just off the coast of Ocean City has received a key federal approval. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)
Mar 31, 2022

$11M research to study offshore wind farm impacts on local species

Maryland is vying to be one of the East Coast's most important hubs for offshore wind energy, but there's still the unknown about how massive wind farms will affect marine life.

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Nov 10, 2021

Maryland offshore wind grant programs return

The Maryland Energy Administration announced the return of its two offshore wind grant programs for fiscal year 2022.

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Dec 13, 2018

Bill would set Md.’s renewable energy goal to 100 percent by 2040

Touting supermajority support, an environmental group said it is close to passage of a state law increasing the amount of electricity generated by wind and solar sources.

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Sep 13, 2017

Supporters of clean energy to outline jobs campaign

Clean energy supporters in Maryland are announcing a new campaign to require that 50 percent of the state’s electricity come from renewable sources by 2030. They have scheduled a news […]