energy assistance

State lawmakers were quick to question and seek alternatives to some of the governor’s major energy proposals as the two branches weigh how best to provide utility bill relief to Marylanders.

Wes Moore led his fourth annual address with a plea for the Senate to vote on a new Congressional map for Maryland, receiving mixed reaction from lawmakers.

The grant portal is closed but residents can still find assistance.

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program funds are still delayed following the reopening of the federal government.

Caps on payouts for abuse lawsuits, rebates for utility ratepayers, stiffer drunk driving penalties and two new official state symbols headline new laws.

Among the new changes are new income tax rates on households earning at least $500,000 a year.

Concerns about the incoming Trump administration are also likely to feature during 90 days of lawmaking.

Utilities supported the measure while various stakeholders opposed, saying it’s time for the state to cut its losses.

The Maryland Office of Home Energy Programs (OHEP) received a record number of applications for energy assistance in 2024 and anticipates receiving thousands more.

The Public Service Commission held its first virtual public hearing on the BGE rate case. The utility is seeking to increase rates that would be effective January 1, 2024.