AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEnergy & Utilities: Maryland electricity bills rose 50.9% over five years, now 24% above the national average, as Gov. Wes Moore blames utility “double dipping” and data-center demand while critics argue state decarbonization rules are squeezing reliable in-state power and could contribute to voltage collapse or rolling blackouts by summer 2027. Chesapeake Bay Cleanup: Trump revoked the 2009 Chesapeake Bay restoration order, shifting federal support toward “on-the-ground” projects and raising alarms in Maryland that coordination and some priorities could be sidelined. Power Infrastructure: A public hearing advanced the Mid-Atlantic Resiliency Link (MARL) transmission line through parts of Maryland, with work projected to start in late 2029. Housing & Construction Costs: Maryland builders warned lawmakers that regulatory red tape adds 26.4%—about $131,734—to the price of a typical new home, worsening a shortage estimated at 100,000 units. Consumer & Data Privacy: Maryland regulators upheld a $5.9M penalty tied to a crypto “pyramid scheme,” while separate legal action by state AGs secured a preliminary injunction blocking a federal demand for CDL drivers’ personal data. Agriculture & Waste-to-Energy: Holly Poultry expansion plans and a Virginia dairy project using food waste plus manure to produce renewable natural gas highlight ongoing growth in Maryland-area ag and organics-to-energy efforts.
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