Maryland

Offshore wind

Trump admin tries to sink Maryland’s first offshore wind project

The permitted project already faced financial strain from the GOP’s early end to tax credits. Now Interior wants a judge to cancel the wind farm’s approvals.

By Clare Fieseler .

16 September 2025

Aerial shot of coastal city and beach — US Wind hopes to build an enormous wind farm off the coast of Ocean City, Maryland, pictured above. (Eliyahu Parypa via Getty Images)

Clean energy

Maryland’s sweeping new energy legislation is a mixed bag for climate

Lawmakers took steps to limit investment in gas infrastructure and bolster solar and storage — but they also passed a bill to expedite new fossil-gas power plants.

By Akielly Hu . 10 April 2025
ENN

How a Maryland county tried to sway a Delaware vote on offshore wind

The government of Worcester County, Maryland, spent thousands on a PR campaign to encourage voters in neighboring Delaware to join its opposition to a proposed offshore wind project.

By Nick Stonesifer and Karl Baker / Spotlight Delaware . 14 January 2025
ENN

Commentary: As heat puts pressure on the grid, Maryland is latest state to take action

As climate disasters and extreme weather events become more frequent, ensuring reliable and affordable access to electricity for all communities has never been more urgent.

By Larry Glover . 12 August 2024
ENN

Nine states pledge to boost heat pumps to 90% of home equipment sales by 2040

Northeast and Western states seek to make high-efficiency electric technology the norm in residential space heating and cooling and water heating.

By Annie Ropeik . 7 February 2024
ENN

Big federal dollars for small state projects aim to get more cars off the roads

The Carbon Reduction Program will fund states’ strategies for “transportation alternatives," such as cycling trails, electric street sweepers and EV charging stations.

By Erika Bolstad . 20 October 2023
ENN

Young urban farmer plots growth of regenerative agriculture endeavor

College student Chander Payne received a “young heroes” award for his work in delivering fresh local food to homeless shelters and schools in underserved communities in the Washington, D.C., area.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 2 April 2021
ENN

Online portal aims to be clearinghouse for community solar subscriptions

Massachusetts-based EnergySage announced the soft launch of its community solar marketplace earlier this month.

By Sarah Shemkus . 20 January 2021
ENN

Virginia should look to Maryland for electric vehicle policy, report says

A Charlottesville nonprofit group says point-of-sale rebates and inventory requirements for dealers could help the commonwealth catch up with its neighbor.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 18 November 2020
ENN

Thousands of coal workers lost jobs. Where will they go?

As the long-shrinking coal industry hemorrhages jobs, states and local groups are seeking new ways to transition to a lower-carbon economy without leaving coal workers behind.

By EnergyWire . 25 June 2020
ENN

Transportation and Climate Initiative moves ahead amid pandemic uncertainty

It’s unclear if falling gas prices will make the agreement an easier political sell since unemployment is also surging.

By Lisa Prevost . 9 April 2020

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Maryland

Trump admin tries to sink Maryland’s first offshore wind project

Maryland’s sweeping new energy legislation is a mixed bag for climate

How a Maryland county tried to sway a Delaware vote on offshore wind

Commentary: As heat puts pressure on the grid, Maryland is latest state to take action

Nine states pledge to boost heat pumps to 90% of home equipment sales by 2040

Big federal dollars for small state projects aim to get more cars off the roads

Young urban farmer plots growth of regenerative agriculture endeavor

Online portal aims to be clearinghouse for community solar subscriptions

Virginia should look to Maryland for electric vehicle policy, report says

Thousands of coal workers lost jobs. Where will they go?

Transportation and Climate Initiative moves ahead amid pandemic uncertainty