Maryland Freedom Caucus Launches “Lower Electric Bills Now” Energy Platform
The Maryland Freedom Caucus announced its “Lower Electric Bills Now” energy platform, advocating for policy changes to address rising utility costs in the state. Joined by Congressman Andy Harris, the Caucus today urged the General Assembly and Governor Wes Moore to take action on energy policies, including eliminating certain fees and mandates. They introduced a 4-Point Plan, which includes seeking federal intervention to keep power plants open, halting EmPOWER fees, repealing or reforming the Climate Solutions Act of 2022, and discontinuing specific climate-related programs. The Maryland Freedom Caucus urges the immediate passage of HB1451.
Statement from Rep. Andy Harris:
Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-1), Chair of the U.S. House Freedom Caucus, emphasized the
importance of energy independence and affordability. “I think leaders in Maryland should talk to their constituents,” Rep. Harris said. “They should understand the frustration with high energy bills and the fact that this was brought upon them by the actions of the Maryland General Assembly, which has basically mandated expensive, undependable sources of energy, and requiring energy to be brought into the state by unpopular power line projects.”
Statement from Delegate Brian Chisholm
“Maryland families are being crushed by extreme policies out of Annapolis that have made
electricity unaffordable,” said Delegate Brian Chisholm, lead sponsor of HB1451: The Climate
Solutions Affordability Act of 2025. “This bill will roll back the Climate Solutions Act, repeal the EmPOWER Maryland tax, and restore our ability to generate affordable, reliable energy. If
Democrats are serious about helping Marylanders, this is the place to start.”
Statement from Delegate Mark Fisher:
Delegate Mark Fisher (R-Calvert) warned about the long-term consequences of Maryland’s current energy policies that focus on unrealistic wind and solar. “The goal of Annapolis Democrats is to make Maryland completely dependent on imported energy, and every resident is paying massive electric bills every month. If we don’t stop this now, ratepayers will be burdened with unaffordable bills, blackouts will become a reality, and Maryland will never attract any new businesses because of the energy costs.”