The bills would, among other things, speed up the permitting process for new energy production projects, make solar power more accessible and reduce financial risks for new projects, especially nuclear power plants.

Gathered in Lawyer's Mall, Democratic leadership of Maryland's house and senate vowed to lower energy bills and make Maryland's grid cleaner while doing it. "These bills will protect everyday Marylanders from rising energy costs,

Maryland state legislative leaders intend to address high electricity bills through a package of energy bills rolled out Monday. Electricity rates are rising as energy supplies dwindle as Maryland gets 40% of its electricity from out-of-state sources.