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Maryland officials warn federal rollbacks threaten state clean-energy progress and affordability
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State environmental and energy officials told lawmakers federal actions that cut tax credits and reshape agency rules are creating uncertainty for solar, EV charging and community energy programs; they urged state measures to bridge gaps, accelerate permitting and protect consumers.
Maryland officials and outside experts told a joint briefing of the Environment and Transportation Committee that recent federal policy changes are complicating state efforts to expand clean energy, undermine affordability and create urgent implementation timelines.
Secretary Tricia McElwain of the Maryland Department of the Environment said federal rollbacks have removed language and resources related to climate change and environmental justice from federal agencies and websites, and are “creating confusion with our consumers.” She warned the changes could raise household energy costs and slow private investment, citing modeling that shows households could pay more for energy and vehicle fuel in the…
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