Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Utilities’ energy-efficiency plans need improvement
The Maryland Public Service Commission is reviewing the year plans for Maryland’s utility companies’ energy efficiency programs.
Emily
Scarr
State Director, Maryland PIRG Foundation
Started on staff: 2003
B.A., Vassar College
Emily directs strategy, organizational development, research, communications and legislative advocacy for Maryland PIRG. Recently, Emily helped win small donor public financing in Montgomery and Howard counties, and the Maryland Keep Antibiotics Effective Act to protect public health by restricting the use of antibiotics on Maryland farms. Emily also serves on the Executive Committees of the Maryland Fair Elections Coalition and the Maryland Campaign to Keep Antibiotics Working, and the Steering Committees for the Maryland Pesticide Action Network and Marylanders for Open Government. Emily lives in Baltimore with her husband and dog.
Posts by Emily Scarr
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
What’s next for Maryland’s Climate Plan
Maryland is finalizing its Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan to implement our goal of reaching 60% emissions reductions by 2031.
BGE customers tell PSC: No multi-year rate hike
Today we delivered comments to the Maryland Pubilc Service Commission asking them to help BGE get its priorities straight by terminating the multi-year rate hike pilot program and ensuring the company truly prioritizes maintenance and reliability.
Hundreds of Baltimore Area Residents Submit Comments Opposing BGE Rate Hike
Comments flag affordability, excessive profits, and increased pollution as top concerns
Public outcry swells at final public hearing on BGE rate hikes
The Maryland Public Service Commission held its final public hearing on BGE's proposed multi-year rate hike on Wednesday night.