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Carroll County commissioners warn state energy policy, transmission line and industrial solar projects are straining residents
Summary
Commissioners raised concerns about statewide energy policy, rising electricity bills, a proposed transmission line and industrial solar projects on agricultural land that they say are affecting Carroll County residents' property and affordability.
Commissioner Garen said Thursday that rising summer electricity bills, debates between PJM and state leaders and new transmission and solar projects are creating affordability and land-use problems for Carroll County residents. Garen, a member of the Carroll County Board of Commissioners, told the board that “it is a very hot summer. So people's electric bills are generally increasing” and that state- and region-level decisions are driving complex outcomes for local customers. The commissioner said PJM Interconnection has publicly highlighted closure of coal and oil-burning plants while promoting a long transmission line project (referred to in remarks as NPRP/MPRP). He said the…
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