Today, Gov. Wes Moore continued the work to lower energy costs for Marylanders by signing an Executive Order focused on modernizing Maryland’s energy grid and utilizing state land for potential new energy projects.
“Governor Moore is laser focused on bringing down costs for middle class Maryland families,” said Senior Communications Adviser Carter Elliott. “This Executive Order follows a lengthy list of initiatives and rebates that brought direct relief to Marylanders struggling with rising energy costs and reaffirms the governor’s commitment to creating a system that works for the people who use it, not just the companies that run it.”
Earlier this year, Governor Moore worked with the Maryland General Assembly to deliver $200 million in direct electricity bill rebates for Maryland ratepayers. The governor, in response to the federal government shutdown, also deployed $10 million to maintain critical energy assistance benefits.
Governor Moore has also invested more than $130 million into clean energy and modernization programs in 2025 alone–initiatives which represent a comprehensive strategy to lower energy costs for Maryland families by increasing supply, enhancing grid resilience, and directing financial relief for the families who need it most.
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Gov. Wes Moore signed an executive order Friday morning aimed at protecting Maryland ratepayers over the long term by modernizing the energy grid, vetting state land for new energy projects and identifying barriers to the quick deployment of new energy resources.
“It’s time to take a hard look at whether our system is set up to prioritize low-cost solutions over expensive projects; that we’re focusing on the results that Marylanders actually care about, like speed, like affordability, and like reliability,” Moore, a Democrat, said at an Annapolis news conference. “The price of progress on energy production cannot and will not be borne by Marylanders alone.”
Contact: Carter Elliott, IV [email protected]