By Republican Women of Baltimore County
The Stop Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project has drawn attention to Maryland’s General Assembly decades-long inability to properly manage power requirements. This crisis has exposed systemic failures among legislators and energy regulators, threatening the stability and affordability of electricity for Marylanders.
A proposal to string a high voltage power line from New Jersey to Virginia has sparked outrage here in Maryland. The proposed power line provides zero power to Maryland, all is dedicated to a data center in Virginia.
Why are Maryland’s power commissioners comfortable with placing an “extension cord” from New Jersey to Virginia? This proposal involves taking Maryland farmland to power data centers in Virginia while providing little to no benefit to Marylanders. (Link to Facebook Live at 5:30 minutes: https://www.facebook.com/100064403933799/videos/9002808453140134
PJM, the regional transmission organization, has projected that Maryland will not have sufficient power resources to meet growing electricity demands. This shortfall is exacerbated by government mandates to transition to all-electric appliances, vehicles, and lawn care equipment. At the same time, environmentalists are pushing to close all fossil-fueled power plants, forcing Maryland to increasingly rely on out-of-state power purchases. This dependency will drive costs up for residents, with households expected to see an average increase of $400 this year alone. “The demand will go up, and the supply will decrease. We are looking at rapidly increasing costs,” warned Senator Chris West.
Senator West has introduced six legislative proposals to address this pressing issue:
Mandate a Comprehensive Power Needs Study: Conduct a study of Maryland’s power requirements by December 31, 2025. PJM decisions should be postponed until the General Assembly reviews the study in 2026. This study would project power needs over the next 5, 10, and 15 years and recommend reducing imported power to no more than 25%, compared to the current reliance of up to 70%.
Keep the Brenton Shores Power Plant Open: Prevent the closure of this critical facility to maintain in-state power generation.
Restore BGE’s Power-Generating Authority: Repeal the 1999 General Assembly law that required BGE to divest from power generation, allowing it to establish new plants.
For details on the additional legislative solutions, listen to Senator West at the 31:00 minute mark: https://www.facebook.com/100064403933799/videos/9002808453140134
Richard Collins, Maryland GOP Third VP, proposed a pro-nuclear energy approach. He highlights the book Nuclear Revolution: Powering the Next Generation, which makes a compelling case for small, centrally located nuclear power stations. Mr. Collins also shared a detailed list of Who’s Who decision-makers involved in the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project initiative, emphasizing the importance of transparency in this process.
Joanne Frederick, leader of the Stop Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project initiative, has raised awareness about the massive land grab involved in this project, which offers no tangible benefits to Maryland taxpayers. You can hear her insights at the 48:00 minute mark: (https://www.facebook.com/100064403933799/videos/9002808453140134)
How You Can Help:
Write to the Maryland Public Service Commission to express your opposition: Email piedmontcomments.psc@maryland.gov
Contact Governor Wes Moore and voice your opposition to the current proposal: https://md.accessgov.com/governor/Forms/Page/cs/contact-the-governor/0
Support Senator West’s legislation - Track legislation here: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite
Contact legislators, see list below.
In conclusion, Maryland is at a critical crossroads. The state’s power infrastructure and legislative decisions have long been neglected, placing undue burdens on Maryland taxpayers and jeopardizing our energy independence. However, solutions are within reach. By supporting proactive legislation, advocating for sensible energy policies, and holding decision-makers accountable, Marylanders can chart a path toward a more reliable and equitable energy future. With your help, we can ensure that our state’s power needs are met without sacrificing farmland, affordability, or autonomy.
HOUSE ENVIRONMENT AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
MARC A. KORMAN, Esq. CHAIRMAN
Democrat, District 16, Montgomery County
Lowe House Office Building, Room 2516 Bladen St., Annapolis, MD 21401(410) 841-36491-800-492-7122, ext. 3649 (toll free)e-mail: marc.korman@house.state.md.usfax: (410) 841-3424
REGINA T. BOYCE CO-CHAIRWOMAN
NATURAL RESOURCES, AGRICULTURE & OPEN SPACE SUBCOMMITTEEDemocrat, District 43A, Baltimore City
Lowe House Office Building, Room 2516 Bladen St., Annapolis, MD 21401(410) 841-34761-800-492-7122, ext. 3476 (toll free)e-mail: regina.boyce@house.state.md.usfax: (410) 841-3295
JACQUELINE T. (JACKIE) ADDISON
Democrat, District 45, Baltimore City
Lowe House Office Building, Room 3176 Bladen St., Annapolis, MD 21401(410) 841-35511-800-492-7122, ext. 3551 (toll free)e-mail: jackie.addison@house.state.md.us
NICHOLAS J. (NICK) ALLEN
NATURAL RESOURCES, AGRICULTURE & OPEN SPACE SUBCOMMITTEEDemocrat, District 8, Baltimore County
Lowe House Office Building, Room 3056 Bladen St., Annapolis, MD 21401(410) 841-33651-800-492-7122, ext. 3365 (toll free)e-mail: nick.allen@house.state.md.usfax: (410) 841-3034
TERRY L. BAKER
NATURAL RESOURCES, AGRICULTURE & OPEN SPACE SUBCOMMITTEERepublican, District 1C, Allegany County & Washington County
Lowe House Office Building, Room 3236 Bladen St., Annapolis, MD 21401(410) 841-33211-800-492-7122, ext. 3321 (toll free)e-mail: terry.baker@house.state.md.us
BARRIE S. CILIBERTI, Esq.
Republican, District 4, Frederick County
Lowe House Office Building, Room 2266 Bladen St., Annapolis, MD 21401-1991(410) 841-3080, (301) 858-30801-800-492-7122, ext. 3080 (toll free)e-mail: barrie.ciliberti@house.state.md.usfax: (410) 841-3028, (301) 858-3028
DEBRA M. DAVIS, Esq.
Democrat, District 28, Charles County
Lowe House Office Building, Room 2046 Bladen St., Annapolis, MD 21401(410) 841-33371-800-492-7122, ext. 3337 (toll free)e-mail: debra.davis@house.state.md.usfax: (410) 841-3277
LINDA K. FOLEY
Democrat, District 15, Montgomery County
House Office Building, Room 2206 Bladen St., Annapolis, MD 21401(410) 841-30521-800-492-7122, ext. 3052 (toll free)e-mail: linda.foley@house.state.md.usfax: (410) 841-3219
MICHELE JENKINS GUYTON, Ph.D.
Democrat, District 42B, Baltimore County
Lowe House Office Building, Room 3046 Bladen St., Annapolis, MD 21401(410) 841-37931-800-492-7122, ext. 3793 (toll free)e-mail: michele.guyton@house.state.md.us
ANNE M. HEALEY
Democrat, District 22, Prince George's County
Taylor House Office Building, Room 3616 Bladen St., Annapolis, MD 21401(410) 841-39611-800-492-7122, ext. 3961 (toll free)e-mail: anne.healey@house.state.md.usfax: (410) 841-3223
MARVIN E. HOLMES, JR.
Democrat, District 23, Prince George's County
Taylor House Office Building, Room 3646 Bladen St., Annapolis, MD 21401(410) 841-33101-800-492-7122, ext. 3310 (toll free)e-mail: marvin.holmes@house.state.md.usfax: (410) 841-3017
JAY A. JACOBS
NATURAL RESOURCES, AGRICULTURE & OPEN SPACE SUBCOMMITTEERepublican, District 36, Caroline, Cecil, Kent & Queen Anne's Counties
Lowe House Office Building, Room 3096 Bladen St., Annapolis, MD 21401(410) 841-34491-800-492-7122, ext. 3449 (toll free)e-mail: jay.jacobs@house.state.md.usfax: (410) 841-3093
MARY A. LEHMAN
Democrat, District 21, Anne Arundel & Prince George's Counties
Lowe House Office Building, Room 1636 Bladen St., Annapolis, MD 21401(410) 841-31141-800-492-7122, ext. 3114 (toll free)e-mail: mary.lehman@house.state.md.usfax: (410) 841-3850
ROBBYN T. LEWIS
Democrat, District 46, Baltimore City
Lowe House Office Building, Room 4246 Bladen St., Annapolis, MD 21401(410) 841-37721-800-492-7122, ext. 3772 (toll free)e-mail: robbyn.lewis@house.state.md.us
JEFFRIE E. LONG, JR.
Democrat, District 27B, Calvert County & Prince George's County
Lowe House Office Building, Room 2096 Bladen St., Annapolis, MD 21401(410) 841-33981-800-492-7122, ext. 3398(toll free)e-mail: jeffrie.long@house.state.md.us
TODD B. MORGAN
Republican, District 29C, Calvert County & St. Mary's County
Lowe House Office Building, Room 2156 Bladen St., Annapolis, MD 21401(410) 841-33191-800-492-7122, ext. 3319 (toll free)e-mail: todd.morgan@house.state.md.us
RYAN M. NAWROCKI
Republican, District 7A, Baltimore County
Lowe House Office Building, Room 3226 Bladen St., Annapolis, MD 21401(410) 841-32891-800-492-7122, ext. 3289 (toll free)e-mail: ryan.nawrocki@house.state.md.usfax: (410) 841-3598
CHARLES J. OTTO
NATURAL RESOURCES, AGRICULTURE & OPEN SPACE SUBCOMMITTEERepublican, District 38A, Somerset County, Wicomico County & Worcester CountyLowe House Office Building, Room 3096 Bladen St., Annapolis, MD 21401(410) 841-3433 (410) 621-02001-800-492-7122, ext. 3433 (toll free)e-mail: charles.otto@house.state.md.usfax: (410) 841-3463P. O. Box 38, 11749 Somerset Ave., Princess Anne, MD 21853 – 0038
SHEILA S. RUTH
NATURAL RESOURCES, AGRICULTURE & OPEN SPACE SUBCOMMITTEEDemocrat, District 44B, Baltimore County
Lowe House Office Building, Room 3266 Bladen St., Annapolis, MD 21401(410) 841-38021-800-492-7122, ext. 3802 (toll free)e-mail: sheila.ruth@house.state.md.usfax: (410) 841-3537
DANA M. STEIN
Democrat, District 11B, Baltimore County
Taylor House Office Building, Room 3016 Bladen St., Annapolis, MD 21401(410) 841-35271-800-492-7122, ext. 3527 (toll free)e-mail: dana.stein@house.state.md.usfax: (410) 841-3509
VAUGHN M. STEWART III, Esq.
Democrat, District 19, Montgomery County
Lowe House Office Building, Room 1516 Bladen St., Annapolis, MD 21401(410) 841-35281-800-492-7122, ext. 3528 (toll free)e-mail: vaughn.stewart@house.state.md.usfax: (410) 841-3011
JENNIFER R. TERRASA, Esq.
Democrat, District 13, Howard County
Lowe House Office Building, Room 2176 Bladen St., Annapolis, MD 21401(410) 841-32461-800-492-7122, ext. 3246 (toll free)e-mail: jen.terrasa@house.state.md.usfax: (410) 841-3986
NATALIE C. ZIEGLER
Democrat, District 9A, Howard County & Montgomery County
Lowe House Office Building, Room 2146 Bladen St., Annapolis, MD 21401(410) 841-33521-800-492-7122, ext. 3352 (toll free)e-mail: natalie.ziegler@house.state.md.us
Trish Gagnon, Assistant to Chair
Staff: Cristen C. Flynn; e-mail: cristen.flynn@mlis.state.md.usT. Patrick Tracy; e-mail: patrick.tracy@mlis.state.md.usBenjamin S. Voight; e-mail: benjamin.voight@mlis.state.md.us
House Office Building, Room 2516 Bladen St., Annapolis, MD 21401(410) 841-3990; 1-800-492-7122, ext. 3990 (toll free)e-mail: aa_ent@mlis.state.md.usweb: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Committees/Details?cmte=ent
SENATE EDUCATION, ENERGY & THE ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE
BRIAN J. FELDMAN CHAIRMAN
Democrat, District 15, Montgomery County
Miller Senate Office Building, 2 West Wing11 Bladen St., Annapolis, MD 21401(410) 841-31691-800-492-7122, ext. 3169 (toll free)e-mail: brian.feldman@senate.state.md.usfax: (410) 841-3607
CHERYL C. KAGAN VICE CHAIRWOMAN
Democrat, District 17, Montgomery County
Miller Senate Office Building, 2 West Wing11 Bladen St., Annapolis, MD 21401(410) 841-31341-800-492-7122, ext. 3134 (toll free)e-mail: cheryl.kagan@senate.state.md.usfax: (410) 841-3665
MALCOLM L. AUGUSTINE
Democrat, District 47, Prince George's County
James Senate Office Building, Room 21411 Bladen St., Annapolis, MD 21401(410) 841-37451-800-492-7122, ext. 3745 (toll free)e-mail: malcolm.augustine@senate.state.md.usfax: (410) 841-3387
BENJAMIN T. BROOKS, SR.
Democrat, District 10, Baltimore County
James Senate Office Building, Room 30311 Bladen St., Annapolis, MD 21401(410) 841-36061-800-492-7122, ext. 3606 (toll free)e-mail: benjamin.brooks@senate.state.md.us
MARY BETH CAROZZA
James Senate Office Building, Room 31611 Bladen St., Annapolis, MD 21401(410) 841-36451-800-492-7122, ext. 3645 (toll free)e-mail: marybeth.carozza@senate.state.md.usfax: (410) 841-3006
JASON C. GALLION
James Senate Office Building, Room 42011 Bladen St., Annapolis, MD 21401(410) 841-36031-800-492-7122, ext. 3603 (toll free)e-mail: jason.gallion@senate.state.md.usfax: (410) 841-3395
KATHRYN A. (KATIE) FRY HESTER
ENVIRONMENT SUBCOMMITTEE
Democrat, District 9, Howard County & Montgomery County
James Senate Office Building, Room 30411 Bladen St., Annapolis, MD 21401(410) 841-3671e-mail: katiefry.hester@senate.state.md.usfax: (410) 841-3395
BRYAN W. SIMONAIRE
Republican, District 31, Anne Arundel County
James Senate Office Building, Room 32011 Bladen St., Annapolis, MD 21401(410) 841-36581-800-492-7122, ext. 3658 (toll free)e-mail: bryan.simonaire@senate.state.md.usfax: (410) 841-3586
MARY L. WASHINGTON, Ph.D.
Democrat, District 43, Baltimore City & Baltimore County
James Senate Office Building, Room 10211 Bladen St., Annapolis, MD 21401(410) 841-31451-800-492-7122, ext. 3145 (toll free)e-mail: mary.washington@senate.state.md.usfax: (410) 841-3135
RONALD L. WATSON, Ph.D.
Democrat, District 23, Prince George's County
James Senate Office Building, Room 12111 Bladen St., Annapolis, MD 21401(410) 841-36311-800-492-7122, ext. 3631 (toll free)e-mail: ron.watson@senate.state.md.usfax: (410) 841-3174
COMMITTEE STAFF
Lamorea N. Stanton, Committee Manager
Staff: Devon L. Dodson; e-mail: devon.dodson@mlis.state.md.usStacy M. Goodman; e-mail: stacy.goodman@mlis.state.md.usApril M. Morton; e-mail: april.morton@mlis.state.md.us
Miller Senate Office Building, 2 West Wing11 Bladen St., Annapolis, MD 21401 - 1991(410) 841-3661; 1-800-492-7122, ext. 3661e-mail: aa_ehe@mlis.state.md.usweb: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Committees/Details?cmte=eee
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