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Maryland introduces bill to save households $150 yearly on utilities via $200M fund, capping exec pay and requiring data centers to cover infrastructure costs.
Maryland leaders introduced the Utility RELIEF Act on March 13, 2026, promising average households save at least $150 annually on utility bills.
The bill allocates $200 million from the Strategic Energy Investment Fund—$100 million for direct ratepayer refunds and $100 million for clean energy projects and grid upgrades.
It requires data centers to cover infrastructure costs, strengthens low-income assistance, and caps utility executive pay.
Democrats attribute rising costs to federal policy and grid failures, while Republicans criticize the bill as rushed and ineffective, arguing it redistributes existing fees without lowering rates and fails to address root causes.
The legislation now moves to the Maryland General Assembly.
Maryland presenta un proyecto de ley para ahorrar a los hogares $ 150 anuales en servicios públicos a través de un fondo de $ 200M, limitando el salario de los ejecutivos y requiriendo que los centros de datos cubran los costos de infraestructura.