How low should it go? Maryland regulators weigh energy efficiency program cuts

Maryland utilities are proposing cuts to the EmPOWER Maryland program, which could save customers $9 on their monthly bills. But advocates warn that there are long-term costs to shrinking the program.

By: Christine Condon

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: September 3, 2026

Words: 1,228

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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Maryland’s electric utilities submitted proposals Tuesday to reduce the size of EmPOWER Maryland, the state’s signature energy efficiency program, changes that could save residential customers up to $9 a month on their electric bills starting in January.

The proposals follow a temporary reduction of the program by lawmakers earlier this year to offset high electric bills, amid pressure on the grid from data centers, retiring power plants and more.

Now, regulators at the Maryland …

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