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3/6/25 - Carroll lawmaker proposes energy task force to help avert ‘electricity catastrophe’(by Thomas Goodwin Smith, The Carroll County Times)
3/4/25 - Divergent views on regulating data centers in Frederick County divides county council(by Scott Broom, WUSA9)
2/27/25 - Citizens Testify Before The Frederick County Council On Data Centers Bill (by Kevin McManus, WFMD Radio)
2/26/25 - County Council members clash over approach to data center siting and design (by Ceoli Jacoby, The Frederick News Post)
2/26/25 - UMBC poll shows support for nuclear energy among Marylanders (by Jessica Babb, Fox45 News)
2/19/25 - Public Service Commission extends deadline to file petition in transmission line project (by Ceoli Jacoby, The Frederick News Post)
2/19/25 - New Market declares formal opposition to proposed transmission line (by Nolan Wilkinson, The Frederick News Post)
2/18/25 - Ready hopes two eminent domain bills will help Carroll residents with Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project opposition (by Sherry Greenfield, The Baltimore Sun)
2/17/25 - Armstrong Williams holds town hall with Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (by WBFF staff)
2/14/25 - Carroll County Commissioners Submit Letter of Opposition to Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (Carroll County Government)
2/13/25 - Senator seeks to change eminent domain laws in response to proposed transmission line(by Ceoli Jacoby, the Frederick News Post)
2/13/25 - Klausmeier announces county intervention in transmission line project (The Avenue News)
2/10/25 - Frederick County calling on courts to intervene in PSC’s consideration of MPRP (by Rachel Sawicki, WBAL News Radio)
2/9/25 - Solar, power lines among top priorities for county's farmers (by Ryan Marshall, The Frederick News Post)
2/7/25 - Frederick County Is Petitioning to Intervene In PSC’s Consideration of MPRP (by Kevin McManus, WFMD)
2/6/25 - Deadline looms to stop giant power lines from cutting across dozens of miles of privately owned land (by Ryan Dickstein, WMAR 2 News)
2/5/25 - Frederick County Council passes resolution opposing proposed transmission line (by Ceoli Jacoby, The Frederick News Post)
1/31/25 - Congressman pushes to scrap power line project, advocates for natural gas in Maryland(by Gary Collins, Fox45 News)
1/31/25 - Carroll County files petition to intervene in Piedmont powerline project
(By Sherry Greenfield, The Carroll County times)
1/28/25 - Legal issues involving increased AI power consumption needs continue to grow (by Gina Gallucci-White, The Daily Record)
1/24/25 - Maryland Legislature Discusses Bills to Protect Farmland From Eminent Domain
(By Matt Enright, Lancaster Farming)
1/23/25 - Proposed bill would mandate study on environmental, energy, economic impacts of data centers (by Gabrielle Lewis, The Frederick News Post)
1/23/25 - Proposed bill aims to protect farmers from property losses amid transmission debate(by Jessica Babb, Fox45 News)
1/22/25 - Maryland Democrat floats natural gas as solution to state’s energy crisis (by Gary Collins, Fox45 for The Baltimore Sun)
1/17/25 - ‘We are planning with blinders on.’ Officials respond as Piedmont power line debate continues (by Jessica Babb, Fox45 News for the Baltimore Sun)
1/16/25 - Chris Roemer: Local officials must stand up for Carroll County citizens (Guest Commentary for the Baltimore Sun)
1/16/25 - Frederick to Intervene in State Review of Controversial Transmission Project (by Kevin Kinnally, Maryland Association of Counties)
1/16/25 - Frederick County to file petition for intervention in Piedmont transmission line project(by Ceoli Jacoby, The Frederick News Post)
1/15/25 - With "dire" energy outlook, lawmakers weigh possible solutions to energy issues (by Jessica Babb, Fox45 News)
1/15/25 - Resolution Opposing Md. Piedmont Reliability Project Under Consideration By The Frederick County Council (by Kevin McManus, WFMD 930)
1/15/25 - Maryland campsite raises concerns over controversial Piedmont powerline project (by WJZ News)
1/15/25 - Maryland needs more power lines. So why does everybody hate this one? (by Adam Willis, The Baltimore Banner)
1/14/25 - Carroll commissioners highlight positives and challenges in annual State of the County (by Sherry Greenfield, The Baltimore Sun)
1/14/25 - Updated: Frederick County to file petition for intervention in transmission line project, Fitzwater says (by Ceoli Jacoby, The Frederick News Post)
1/14/25 - A proposed power line finds tough public scrutiny. But proponents say the MPRP is necessary. (by Tom Hall, Teria Rogers and Sam Bermas-Dawes, WYPR 88.1 FM)
1/14/25 - Frederick County Will Petition To Intervene In PSC’s Consideration Of Md. Piedmont Reliability Project (by Kevin McManus, WFMD 930)
1/13/25 - Maryland's ambitious climate goals face hurdles as energy demands rise (by Jessica Babb, Fox45 News)
1/10/25 - Maryland’s legislative session opens amid concerns over $86M lobbying influence (by Gary Collins, Fox45 News)
1/10/25 - Legislators fight power line proposal in Annapolis (by Jonathan Cribbs, The Delmarva Farmer)
1/10/25 - Power line project worthy of distrust (Reader Commentary by Van Beall, Ellicott City, The Baltimore Sun)
1/9/25 - Legislators Expected To Tackle The Budget Deficit During 2025 Maryland General Assembly(by Kevin McManus, WFMD 930)
1/8/25 - Can’t existing rights-of-way be used for new power lines? (Reader Commentary by Scott Rippey, New Market, The Baltimore Sun)
1/8/25 - 2025 Maryland General Assembly Begins On Wednesday (by Kevin McManus, WFMD 930)
1/7/25 - An extension cord to Virginia? Marylanders push back against proposed PJM transmission line carving through farmland (by Paul Gerke, Power Grid International)
1/7/25 - An extension cord to Virginia? Marylanders push back against proposed PJM transmission line carving through farmland (by Paul Gerke, Power Grid International)
1/7/25 - Lawmakers return to Annapolis facing challenging 2025 session (by Brenda Wintrode and Pamela Wood, The Baltimore Banner)
1/6/25 - Fitzwater administration reworks data center bill, doing away with floating zone proposed by workgroup (by Ceoli Jacoby, The Frederick News Post)
1/6/25 - Carroll lawmakers plan to support statewide measures to hamper power line project(by Thomas Goodwin Smith, Carroll County Times)
1/5/25 - Carroll County lawmakers set priorities for 2025 Maryland General Assembly session(by Sherry Greenfield, The Baltimore Sun)
1/4/25 - ‘No clearly superior alternatives’: In PSEG’s application, company says power line through Carroll, Frederick and Baltimore counties is best option (by Thomas Goodwin Smith, Carroll County Times)
1/3/25 - Maryland faces powerfully tough choices on electricity (Editorial by The Baltimore Sun)
1/3/25 - PSEG urges Maryland regulators for 2026 approval of proposed transmission line(by Mikenzie Frost, Fox45 News)
1/3/25 - PSEG takes first step with Maryland regulators for PJM-ordered reliability project(by Kim Riley, Daily Energy Insider)
1/2/25 - PSC Chair says timeline for completion of proposed transmission line is 'not realistic' (by Mikenzie Frost, Fox45 News)
1/2/25 - FOX45 News town hall on the Maryland Piedmont power line proposal (Fox45 News)
1/2/25 - PSEG’s Piedmont Transmission Project Faces Opposition in Maryland (by K. Kaufmann, RTO Insider)
1/2/25 - PSEG files application with state for Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project (by Julie E. Greene, The Herald-Mail)
1/2/25 - ‘I hope the Public Service Commission can help’: Residents speak out in transmission fight (by Jessica Babb, Fox45 News)
1/2/25 - Bills seek to postpone, stop Piedmont powerline project (WBAL-TV 11)
1/1/25 - PSEG Files Application for Crucial Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project Amid Debate Over Grid Solutions (by Aubrey Green, Hoodlike)
1/1/25 - Maryland lawmakers propose bills to delay or stop building of Piedmont Reliability Project (by David Collins, WBALTV11)
12/31/24 - Public Service Enterprise Group officially applies for permission to construct power line through Carroll, Frederick, Baltimore counties (by Thomas Goodwin Smith, Carroll County Times)
12/31/24 - PSEG files application with state for Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project(by Gabrielle Lewis, The Frederick News Post)
12/31/24 - Controversial Piedmont Reliability Project officially files with Maryland’s Public Service Commission, moves forward with permitting process (Tri-State Alert)
12/31/24 - Contested power line seeks permit from Maryland regulators (by Adam Willis, WYPR 88.1 FM)
12/31/24 - Approval application filed on New Year's Eve for Maryland's controversial Piedmont Reliability Project (by Ryan Dickstein, WMAR 2 News)
12/31/24 - PSEG files application for Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project transmission line(by Lexi Harpster and Jessica Babb, Fox45 News)
12/31/24 - Developer seeks approval for controversial Maryland electrical grid project(by Christian Olaniran, WJZ News)
12/31/24 - Contested power line seeks permit from Maryland regulators (by Adam Willis, The Baltimore Banner)
12/31/24 - PSEG files application with PSC seeking authority to build Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project (by Greg Ng, WBAL TV 11)
12/30/24 - DC residents can now choose 100% nuclear power as energy debate intensifies in Maryland (by Lori Rampant, Jessica Babb, and Phylicia Ashley, Fox45 News)
12/27/24 - Proposed legislation aims to protect property owners as transmission fight wages on(by Jessica Babb, Fox45)
12/27/24 - Maryland lawmakers propose legislation to tackle the state's energy crisis (by Jessica Babb, Fox45)
12/20/24 - A tri-county coalition wants to stop the MPRP (Reader Commentary, The Baltimore Sun)
12/11/24 - As energy needs grow nationwide, some officials look to nuclear energy as a solution (by Jessica Babb, Fox45 News)
12/10/24 - Why we’re against the power lines (Guest Commentary by Joe Vigliotti, The Baltimore Sun)
12/10/24 - A Change Proposed For Md. Piedmont Reliability Project (by Kevin McManus, WFMD 930)
12/6/24 - Transmission developer to pay $6M penalty, accused of failing to provide information (by Jessica Babb, Fox45 News)
12/4/24 - Power lines worrisome? Add maglev to the don’t-do list (Reader commentary by Susan McCutchen, The Baltimore Sun)
12/4/24 - Possible Maryland power project reroute would benefit Virginia data centers (by Gary Collins, Fox45 News)
12/2/24 - Maryland faces tough choices on data centers (Editorial by The Baltimore Sun Editorial Board)
12/1/24 - Carroll officials vow to continue fighting for ‘local control,’ commissioners president says (by Sherry Greenfield, The Baltimore Sun)
12/1/24 - Much heat about a transmission line (by Joe Nathanson, The Daily Record)
11/28/24 - Maryland lawmakers encouraged by Gov. Moore’s comments in transmission line fight (by Jessica Babb, Fox45 News)
11/27/24 - Amid Maryland power line fight, leaders look to other energy alternatives (by Jessica Babb, Fox45 News)
11/27/24 - State lawmakers encouraged by Governor Moore in transmission line fight (by Jessica Babb, Fox45 News)
11/26/24 - Constellation asks FERC for PJM rules on data centers and other co-located load (by Ethan Howland, Utility Drive)
11/25/24 - Your Voice Your Future Town Hall with Armstrong Williams on the MPRP (The Armstrong Williams Show)
11/25/24 - FOX45: Unless there are adjustments for MPRP, ‘I don’t see how it moves forward,’ says Gov. Moore (by Mikenzie Frost, Fox45 News)
11/25/24 - Piedmont power line: Gov. Moore and Carroll Republicans find common ground against project (by Sherry Greenfield, The Carroll County Times)
11/25/24 - Gov. Moore reshaped public utility commission before power line project controversy (by Gary Collins, Fox45 News)
11/25/24 - It’s no wonder people are furious about Piedmont Reliability Project (Editorial by Joanne Frederick for The Baltimore Sun)
11/25/24 - Transmission line project again questioned, alternatives proposed (by WBFF Fox45 News)
11/23/24 - MPRP plan shows a failure to understand the future (Editorial by Mike Karg for The Frederick News Post)
11/22/24 - Moore action needed, not less (Editorial for The Delmarva Farmer)
11/22/24 - Gov. Moore expresses 'grave concerns' about MPRP planning process, will request meeting with developers (by Ceoli Jacoby, The Frederick News Post)
11/22/24 - Chesapeake Bay Foundation analysis of mega transmission line (by Jeff Hager, WMAR2 News)
11/22/24 - Gov. Wes Moore says Piedmont Reliability Project must 'put people first' (by The Daily Item)
11/22/24 - Gov. Moore voices ‘grave concerns’ about proposed 70-mile power line project (by Ellie Wolfe, The Baltimore Banner)
11/22/24 - New Maryland Transmission Line Would Disrupt Hundreds of Acres of Forests and Wetlands, CBF Report Finds (Press Release from The Chesapeake Bay Foundation)
11/22/24 - 'I share grave concerns': Gov. Wes Moore issues statement about proposed power line project (by Reid Campbell, WBALTV 11)
11/22/24 - Gov. Wes Moore says Piedmont Reliability Project must ‘put people first’ (by Todd Karpovich, The Baltimore Sun)
11/22/24 - Governor Moore’s Statement on the Piedmont Reliability Project (Press release from Governor Moore)
11/21/24 - Maryland Sen. Hershey calls for governor’s intervention on power line project (by Phil Yacuboski, WBAL NewsRadio 1090)
11/21/24 - Piedmont power line project: Carroll officials approve formal opposition to send to Gov. Moore (by Sherry Greenfield, The Carroll County Times)
11/21/24 - Piedmont power line plan: Environmental groups worry of ‘unintended consequences’ (by Christine Condon, The Baltimore Sun)
11/20/24 - Delegate hosts meeting for concerns over Piedmont Reliability Project, calls out Wes Moore (by Todd Karpovich, The Baltimore Sun)
11/20/24 - Frustrations continue over Piedmont Powerline project (WJZ News)
11/20/24 - 'Be very careful': Attorney provides advice for residents affected by proposed power line project (by Khiree Stewart, WBAL TV 11)
11/19/24 - State delegate says Governor needs to join the fight against power line project (by Maxine Streicher, Fox45 News)
11/19/24 - Maryland Public Service Commission will offer more public hearings before final decision on power line project (by Sherry Greenfield, The Baltimore Sun)
11/19/24 - Gov. Moore caught in storm over Maryland power line project (by Gary Collins, Fox45 News)
11/19/24 - Residents gather to combat potential land takeover amid Maryland Piedmont Project (by Cyera Williams)
11/18/24 - Carroll residents can refuse access to their property for powerline project, Shoemaker says (by Sherry Greenfield, The Carroll County Times)
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