Maryland Senate Fails to Pass Legislation to Strengthen the EmPOWER Maryland Energy Efficiency Program
Coalition disappointed in missed opportunity to benefit consumers and advance state climate goals
Emily
Scarr
State Director, Maryland PIRG
Started on staff: 2005
B.A., Vassar College
Emily directs strategy, organizational development, research, communications and legislative advocacy for Maryland PIRG. Emily has served as the Director of Maryland PIRG and Maryland PIRG Foundation since 2013. Her current priorities are campaigns for consumer energy, toxic free communities, and reducing the role of big money in Maryland elections. During her time in Maryland, she has helped win small donor public financing in Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Howard County, Montgomery County, and Prince George’s County. She has played a key role in establishing new state laws to protect public health by restricting the use of antibiotics on Maryland farms, require testing for lead in school drinking water and restrict the use of toxic flame retardant and PFAS chemicals. Emily has authored reports on Maryland’s energy efficiency program, PFAS chemicals, and the role of big money in Maryland elections. She lives in Baltimore City with her husband, kids, and dog.
Posts by Emily Scarr
Maryland passes the POWER Act to expand offshore wind
On April 10th, Maryland lawmakers passed legislation to set a goal of 8.5 gigawatts of offshore wind by 2031.
Maryland House votes to update and improve EmPOWER Maryland
The Maryland House of Delegates has voted to pass HB1035, an update to the EmPOWER Maryland energy efficiency program, with additional ratepayer protections.
House Committee Approves Legislation to Strengthen EmPOWER Maryland Energy Efficiency Program – to Reduce Energy Use and Support State Climate Goals
The House Economic Matters Committee today approved major legislation to update and improve EmPOWER Maryland, the state’s energy efficiency program.
Maryland is on the cusp of becoming a national leader on offshore wind
On Wednesday Governor Wes Moore announced his support for an increase in offshore wind generation in the state to help achieve 100% clean energy by 2035.