# Maryland Energy Administration

Type: organization

Source: Climate Intelligence Brief — https://getclimatebrief.com/entity/maryland-energy-administration
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## Timeline

- **2026-04-13**: Sine Die — Adjournment of the 2026 legislative session; final status of all energy bills determined.
- **2026-03-16**: Crossover Deadline — Critical date for bills to pass their chamber of origin to remain viable for the 2026 session.
- **2026-02-15**: Committee Hearings — Intense testimony on EmPOWER Maryland reform (HB 1 / SB 1) highlights divide between environmentalists and gas utilities.
- **2026-01-14**: Session Commencement — Maryland General Assembly opens with energy efficiency and grid reliability as top priorities.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Maryland's Energy Future at a Crossroads as Legislative Deadlines Loom
2026-03-10 03:26:40 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

As the Maryland General Assembly approaches critical crossover deadlines, uncertainty persists over key energy reforms including EmPOWER Maryland updates and offshore wind incentives. Lawmakers are struggling to balance aggressive 2031 decarbonization mandates against rising concerns over ratepayer costs and grid reliability.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/maryland-energy-legislation-uncertainty-2026

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