ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WBFF) — Governor Wes Moore has announced the Lower Bills and Local Power Act, a key component of the administration’s 2026 legislative agenda to combat rising utility costs and promote affordable local energy in Maryland.
The administration says the legislation helps secure funding for local clean energy projects, modernize the electric grid, and provide additional energy bill rebates for Maryland families.
“Energy policy is about more than megawatts and transmission corridors—it is about whether Maryland families can afford to live in their homes,” said Gov. Moore. The governor emphasized the administration’s commitment to delivering real relief by reducing utility bills and investing in local projects to make energy more reliable and affordable…