Maryland households will see at least $150 a year in utility bill savings from a package of bills unveiled late this week, the governor and legislative leaders promised Friday.
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The rapid growth of Virginia’s data center industry was a key point of focus during the 2026 legislative session, as lawmakers sought to balance the sector’s benefits — including over $80 billion in state investments and thousands of jobs — against its enormous electricity and water needs, which are a growing concern for communities statewide.
Broad Energy Bill Passes Maryland House With Bipartisan Support
Maryland Matters
The House gave overwhelming approval Tuesday night to a broad piece of energy legislation that Democrats believe will lead to a noticeable reduction in peoples’ gas and electric bills, starting as soon as this summer.
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Suddenly, the US Manufactures a Ton of Grid Batteries
Canary Media
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This $400B Biden climate program is surviving the Trump administration
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