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New Coalition Launches to Lower Energy Bills with Clean Power as Heat Wave Intensifies and Shutoffs Loom

A record-breaking heat wave is worsening the energy crisis just as a moratorium on energy shutoffs is set to expire. In response, a new coalition, Bright Future Maryland, is calling for state leaders to  bring costs down through clean energy, and healthier, more efficient homes, while holding data centers and utilities accountable as they reap record profits at ratepayer expense. 

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End of Session Update + Victories

Congratulations! The Maryland General Assembly session ended on Monday, April 13, and we achieved several important victories with our allies!

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Community Trust Act Passes!

We are excited that the Community Trust Act (SB791) passed the Maryland House and Senate!

This important law will stop local and state police in Maryland from collaborating with ICE.

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Utility RELIEF Act Update

The Utility Relief Act (HB1532) passed this legislative session with the goal of reducing Maryland residents’ energy bills by $150 per year. We support some of the provisions in the final bill which aim to make energy cleaner and more affordable.

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$73 Million for Clean, Affordable Energy

Congratulations! This week, Maryland passed a state budget that includes $73 million for clean, energy efficient heat pumps to help families save on utility bills, improve air quality in their homes, and reduce pollution!

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Mid-Session Update

Congratulations on all the work we’ve accomplished so far in this year’s Maryland General Assembly session!

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Rally in Annapolis for Healthy Homes + Climate Equity

On Thursday, February 26th, over 40 leaders from the Maryland Just Power Alliance rallied in Annapolis to ask state legislators to protect the Strategic Energy Investment Fund (SEIF) and use it for its intended purpose: investing in clean energy upgrades for long-term energy savings and healthier communities.

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Housing Forum with Comptroller Lierman

On January 14, over 100 people packed the room for our “How Housing Policy Shapes Maryland’s Economy” event, featuring Comptroller Lierman and co-hosted by PATH (part of the Maryland Just Power Alliance), the Horizon Foundation, Bridges to Housing Stability, Columbia Housing Center, and the Howard County Housing Affordability Coalition.

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RENEW Act Victory!

Congratulations! On December 16, the Maryland General Assembly overrode the Governor’s veto and passed the RENEW Act!

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Listening Campaign Launch

On Thursday night, September 18, 250 of us from ACT, AIM, and PATH gathered to publicly launch our listening campaign!

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