Maryland Republicans seek federal aid to keep coal and oil plants open, citing high energy costs.

Maryland Republican lawmakers are urging federal help to keep energy plants open, arguing it will ease rising energy costs. They oppose environmental closures of coal and oil plants, saying clean energy alternatives are not yet viable. Lawmakers propose removing funds from green initiatives and repealing the EmPOWER Maryland Act to lower bills, while environmentalists push for transitioning to clean energy. Both sides aim for energy independence and affordable energy.

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