ACORE Applauds Maryland Gov. Moore’s New Executive Order on Energy Affordability and Reliability

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Dec. 19, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) issued the following statement from ACORE President and CEO Ray Long in response to Governor Wes Moore’s announcement of new initiatives to build an affordable and reliable energy future for Maryland.

“ACORE applauds Gov. Wes Moore for setting forth a new series of energy initiatives that seek to stabilize energy bills while ensuring grid reliability and efficiency for Marylanders. In particular, ACORE commends key provisions in the order to increase the deployment of advanced transmission technologies; streamline the siting and permitting of high-voltage transmission, energy storage, and other infrastructure; advance wholesale market reforms; and more. As the country enters a new era of electricity demand, initiatives like Gov. Moore’s will facilitate significant progress toward building a modern and reliable grid needed to maintain economic competitiveness and keep the lights on,” said ACORE President and CEO Ray Long.

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