Maryland's 3GW energy storage goal by 2033 faces delays as battery projects stall in the interconnection queue Rising costs & long waits force some developers to walk away, raising concerns about meeting clean energy targets & the pace of grid integration thebaltimorebanner.com/economy/clean-…

To avoid summer shortages, US DOE authorized Unit 4 at the Wagner Generating Station in Baltimore County to exceed its 438-hour annual limit thru Oct 26. The oil-fired unit, once slated for June retirement, will now operate thru mid-2029 at PJM’s request. subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eenews…

Md regulators are requiring CSX to install a giant windscreen at its Curtis Bay coal export terminal in South Baltimore amid growing concerns over air quality The 1,000-ft long, 50-ft-high windscreen will reduce coal dust blowing into nearby neighborhoods thebaltimorebanner.com/community/clim…

Baltimore County will fall short of its 2026 goal of sourcing 100% of gov electricity from renewables, but expects to reach ~⅔ by early 2027. Set in 2021, the target spurred progress through solar, landfill gas recovery, & tree planting, despite delays. wypr.org/wypr-news/2025…

A PSEG subsidiary is asking the Fourth Circuit to allow land surveys for the proposed 67-mile transmission line in Maryland, citing the need for regulatory approvals. The project aims to enhance grid reliability, despite opposition from property owners. law360.com/energy/article…

Frederick County’s Switch Together program offers group purchasing for solar, batteries & EV chargers The Switch Together initiative provides educational resources & reduces install costs via bulk purchasing Info session: Aug 13 Register deadline: Sep 3 conduitstreet.mdcounties.org/2025/07/31/fre…

Maryland’s AI-driven data center boom strains the grid & raises cost concerns Power demand linked to data centers added $9B in energy costs (2024–2025), w/ residential bills up $25/mth Policymakers weigh separate rate classes & clean energy requirements baltimoresun.com/2025/08/04/ai-…

Federal agencies reconsider their approval of the Construction & Operations Plan for the proposed Md Offshore Wind Project Recent court filings indicate the DOI may seek a voluntary remand of the approval, that's challenged in separate lawsuits in DE & MD spotlightdelaware.org/2025/08/05/the…

Md Energy Admin is offering $64M to help counties & municipalities cut energy costs & upgrade infrastructure. Grants support solar, HVAC upgrades, energy audits, & more, w/ funding structured to include underserved communities. Applications are due Dec 5 foxbaltimore.com/news/local/gov…

Md’s new Renewable Energy Certainty Act (RECA) limits county control over solar siting & allows solar on up to 5% of ag priority preservation areas per county. Farmers fear this could accelerate farmland conversion & threaten Md's ag & rural economies. marylandmatters.org/2025/08/05/mar…

Md awarded $17M to support 30 school energy projects statewide, including 🔹$2.15M for electric air handling units at Pocomoke Elem 🔹$2M for ground-source heat pump + 550kW solar at Park Heights Acad 🔹$1.25M for bldg automation at Corkran Middle & more coasttv.com/news/governor-…

Gov Moore announced a $2M initiative to cut electricity costs & strengthen Md's grid, supporting time-of-use savings & resilience The Residential & Commercial Energy Storage Prog, run by MEA Communications, now offers rebates (not tax credits) for battery systems wgmd.com/gov-moore-anno…

~4,000 lost power in Baltimore after an unplanned outage at Brandon Shores coal plant, days after it received a federal waiver to exceed pollution limits to meet grid demand. PJM issued a load shed directive to stabilize the system amid peak summer usage. foxbaltimore.com/news/local/bge…

SMECO's FlexHome is Md’s first residential demand response program using Wi-Fi-enabled water heaters The 3-yr pilot will manage up to 500 devices, adjusting their use to lower peak demand Participants may earn up to $96/yr in bill credits + an $800 bonus kark.com/business/press…

Md joins 17 states in suing the DOE over a rule capping admin & staffing reimbursements for clean energy programs @ 10% of project budgets Officials say the cap could limit energy efficiency efforts The coalition seeks to restore full funding flexibility mocoshow.com/2025/08/17/mar…

Developers of the 70-mi Piedmont Reliability Project requested fed support to accompany survey crews in Carroll Co, citing safety concerns The transmission line aims to ease grid congestion by 2027 but faces opposition over land access & environ risks thebaltimorebanner.com/community/loca…

Md joins 8 states in challenging a fed grid reliability report, citing major analytical flaws that overstate blackout risks & justify outdated fossil fuel plants The coalition urges DOE for revisions reflecting current grid conditions & planning standards canarymedia.com/articles/polit…

Towson is installing a $9M geothermal system to heat & cool a 200k sqft bldg It includes 150 vertical wells drilled 500ft deep, using ground-source heat exchange Officials estimate 85–90% HVAC electricity savings, supporting LEED Gold certification goals baltimorefishbowl.com/stories/towson…

A new UMD report addresses misconceptions about solar farms, with researchers clarifying that solar panels don’t leach toxins into soil or groundwater. 1,757 acres of former Md farmland now host utility-scale solar, with 15–20 new projects added annually. thecooldown.com/green-business…

Md PSC launches “Future of Gas” review to align utility gas planning w/ climate goals—60% emissions cut by '31, net-zero by '45—while limiting ratepayer impact Also on the table: electric-gas coordination+new cost recovery rules under Next Gen Energy Act thesentinel.com/communities/ma…