Maryland Energy Extension

06/26/2026

Two MD coal plants are seeing extended roles: a retired 229‑MW facility is being considered for restart w/ federal support, while PJM is seeking to keep another online for reliability, reflecting efforts to balance capacity w/ rising electricity demand.
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As Trump backs a reboot of Warrior Run near Cumberland, Maryland’s last coal plant outside Baltimore could also stay online longer, underscoring how data centers and power demand are reviving interest in coal.

06/24/2026

Calvert Co was awarded $1.08M to support efficiency & clean energy upgrades.

Projects include ~$542K for highway lighting, $171K for courthouse systems, & multiple solar lighting installs; highlighting local investments to reduce energy & operating costs.

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — Calvert’s Department of Public Works announced a block grant award from the Maryland Energy Administration, totaling $1,076,242. Thomas “Tom” Jones, deputy director of general services, informed the Board of County Commissioners about the award at the June 16 meeting ...

06/23/2026

UMD research shows a dual‑mode “thermal battery” can reduce peak heating and cooling demand by storing and shifting energy for later use.

The approach highlights how building‑level innovations can help lower grid strain and improve energy efficiency.
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Heat pump–thermal storage could reduce grid overload across U.S. climate zones.  

06/19/2026

Maryland Clean Energy Center announced $2.7M in financing to support solar + storage installations across 25 affordable housing properties.

The projects expand on-site energy generation and resilience while helping reduce long-term operating costs.
🔗 https://www.mdcleanenergy.org/news/srf-27m/

06/18/2026

MD & 8 other Northeast states, along with DC, are exploring a shared offshore wind network using high‑voltage DC transmission lines
The effort reflects growing cross‑state coordination to strengthen the grid as offshore capacity & electricity demand expand
https://www.utilitydive.com/news/northeast-states-offshore-hvdc-transmission-trump-drops-wind-fight/822992/

06/17/2026

Montgomery County has enacted a 6‑month pause on new data center permits to study impacts on energy, infrastructure, and land use, as officials weigh a longer moratorium.

Data centers are a rapidly growing source of electricity demand across PJM.
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Montgomery County Executive Marc Erlich said Friday that his six-month moratorium would not impact the planning board’s work with the Atmosphere Data Centers group.

06/16/2026

Maryland will require public EV charging stations to register and pay a $75 annual fee per port to fund state inspections.

The policy aims to ensure accurate electricity metering and support consumer confidence as EV adoption continues to grow.
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Maryland officials are moving forward with a plan to require electric vehicle charger owners to register their devices with the state — and pay a fee — so that the chargers can be inspected.

06/11/2026

2 MD power plants (Brandon Shores & Wagner) will remain online through May 2029 under reliability agreements, even as retirement plans continue

The extension shows PJM’s need to maintain grid stability as demand grows & replacement infrastructure is built

Maryland’s only remaining coal-fired power plant is likely to keep operating through mid-2031 — six years after it was set to close — although the plan technically still requires approval from federal regulators.

06/10/2026

MD announced a $43M initiative for new community solar projects, expanding shared clean energy access to households unable to install rooftop systems.

The funding boosts local capacity & expands participation in the state’s distributed energy network.
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Governor Moore Announces $43 Million for New Community Solar Projects

06/09/2026

Maryland regulators corrected federal data on electricity prices, noting residential rates rose ~17% from Mar 2025–Mar 2026—not 89% as previously reported.

This update highlights the importance of accurate data in tracking energy cost trends.
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Gov. Wes Moore makes a U-turn in his latest round of endorsements and weighs in on a high-profile county executive race, and federal officials make a U-turn in their assessment of Maryland electricity prices -- but they're still high -- in political notes.