Why Maryland Needs a Goal for Low-Income Energy Efficiency

My home state of Maryland is blessed with solid leadership, especially at state agencies whose mission is to protect the rights of citizens and consumers and provide critical services to the most vulnerable Marylanders. When it comes to lowering the energy burden for low-income Marylanders, two of the most important are the Office of People’s Counsel (OPC) and the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD).

OPC recently released an important report that helps us better understand the energy affordability challenges low-income Maryland households face and the need for Maryland to set a clear goal for easing their energy burden through energy efficiency upgrades.