Data centers, ratepayer costs at center of heated Maryland Senate energy debate
News ClipBaltimore Sun·MD·4/2/2026
The Maryland Senate engaged in a heated, hours-long debate over a sweeping utility relief bill. The discussions, which exposed deep divides, centered on lowering energy costs for ratepayers, with a focus on data centers and long-term grid investments.
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Maryland senators debated for hours over a sweeping utility relief bill, exposing deep divides over how to lower energy costs. Republicans pushed for immediate rate cuts, while Democrats defended long-term grid investments and new rules for…