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Maryland’s Data Center Backlash Is Growing. Here’s What Comes Next

Maryland’s Data Center Backlash Is Growing. Here’s What Comes Next

By Denise Robbins, CCAN Communications Team Across Maryland, communities are hitting the brakes on the rapid buildout of massive data centers. After Anne Arundel County…
The SRM Conversation Is Growing: Nearly 100 Scientists, Advocates, and Skeptics Showed Up to Claim Their Seat

The SRM Conversation Is Growing: Nearly 100 Scientists, Advocates, and Skeptics Showed Up to Claim Their Seat

By Quentin Scott, Federal Policy Director, Chesapeake Climate Action Network Not long ago, conversations about solar reflective methods (SRM) were dominated by one question: How…
SCC Staff Right to Recommend Merger Denial as Data Center Costs Mount

SCC Staff Right to Recommend Merger Denial as Data Center Costs Mount

Climate group warns Virginia families could be left footing the bill for Big Tech’s power grab if merger goes through RICHMOND, VA — The staff…
Dominion’s Updated Energy Plan Doubles Pollution as it Prepares to Merge with NextEra

Dominion’s Updated Energy Plan Doubles Pollution as it Prepares to Merge with NextEra

Typical bills climb by over $100 a month as data centers demand more energy RICHMOND, VA — Dominion Energy’s newly filed 2026 Integrated Resource Plan…
Lt. Governor Hashmi Right to Oppose NextEra and Dominion Mega-Merger

Lt. Governor Hashmi Right to Oppose NextEra and Dominion Mega-Merger

Climate group commends Virginia’s Lt. Governor for taking a clear stance against creation of largest utility monopoly in the world  RICHMOND, VA — Virginia Lieutenant…
Maryland PSC Approves Two Battery Storage Projects; Coalition Urges Continued Progress Toward Grid Reliability Goals

Maryland PSC Approves Two Battery Storage Projects; Coalition Urges Continued Progress Toward Grid Reliability Goals

BALTIMORE, MD — The Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) selected yesterday the Chalk Point Storage Project (Prince George’s County, 400 MW) and Jade Meadow III…