AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEnergy Affordability: Maryland electricity bills jumped 50.9% over five years, now about 24% above the national average, as Gov. Wes Moore points to utility “double dipping” and data center demand while critics blame state decarbonization rules that leave Maryland importing 43% of power. Grid Reliability: Utilities warn the state could face voltage collapse and rolling blackouts as soon as summer 2027. Climate Policy Backlash: A new Maryland Affordability Project scorecard says five of seven recent energy bills raised costs for ratepayers, intensifying the fight over RGGI and the Climate Solutions Now Act. Public Safety & Construction: Glen Burnie’s Empire Towers garage has held cars since July 9; owners’ lawyers say at least half may be removed this month after stabilization work, though some vehicles remain damaged. Healthcare & Biotech: FDA selected Maryland-based Emyria to speak at a Sept. 14 White Oak hearing on future therapeutic use of psychedelic drugs, focusing on training, safety, access, and data standards. Port & Logistics: The Port of Baltimore opened a grain transloading facility aimed at streamlining exports for farmers. Flood Resilience Tech: Crisfield is exploring digital twins to model flooding impacts street-by-street and plan infrastructure responses.
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