Public Interest Priorities for the 2020 Legislative Session
Maryland's 2020 Legislative session begins on January 8th. We'll release a full agenda soon, but in the mean time here are our top priorities.
Nuclear power risks
There's no reason to accept the risks or high costs of nuclear power, given the abundance of renewable energy that is cleaner, safer, and often more affordable.
The Latest on Nuclear power risks
STATEMENT: Senate passes bill to expand nuclear power
Statement: Planned Exelon breakup good news for ratepayers, but Marylanders still at risk
Updates
Nuclear energy bill passed by Senate is “waste of resources”
How Are Other Countries Advising Their Citizens to React to the Fukushima Disaster?
Featured Resources
Maryland PIRG’s 2021 State Legislative Agenda
Testimony: CARES Act falls short
What Do the Radiation Levels Reported in the Media Mean?
Powering Maryland’s Future
The Latest
Maryland PIRG joins 85+ groups calling for nuclear safety
Maryland PIRG has joined NIRS (Nuclear Information and Resource Service) and 85+ other groups in signing a letter to the White House and Coronavirus Task Force asking them to strengthen safety and public health measures for nuclear power industry.
Statement: Maryland PIRG Responds to Hogan Energy Announcement
Gov. Larry Hogan announced Wednesday that he will be introducing legislation in 2020 to move the state to 100 percent renewable energy by 2040. He signaled support for nuclear power, but was short on details. Maryland PIRG Director Emily Scarr issued the following statement in response:
Exelon Asks Illinois Customers to Subsidize Nuclear Power Plants – Is MD next?
Today, Chicago-based Exelon Corporation, parent company of BGE, introduced legislation in Illinois to subsidize their aging and expensive nuclear power fleet in the state. Marylanders should take note of this proposal and its implications, especially as Exelon pursues a merger with Pepco Holdings.
What Are the Main Threats Posed by the Crisis at Fukushima?
The unfolding events in Japan are a sobering reminder that nuclear power is inherently dangerous.
What Level of Radiation Exposure Is “Safe”?
Japanese officials and outside experts have repeatedly stated that levels of radiation found in areas surrounding the Fukushima nuclear power plant pose no “immediate risk to human health.” This has often been misinterpreted to mean that this level of exposure to radiation is “safe.”