ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Freedom Caucus on Thursday unveiled its new “Lower Electric Bills Now” energy platform, aimed at reversing state policies that have led to skyrocketing utility costs for Maryland families. The Caucus, joined by Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (R-MD), called on the Maryland General Assembly and Governor Wes Moore to take immediate action to restore energy independence, eliminate unfair taxes on ratepayers, and halt the EmPOWER monthly fee and other costly green energy mandates.

Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-1), Chair of the U.S. House Freedom Caucus, emphasized the importance of energy independence and affordability.

“I think leaders in Maryland should talk to their constituents,” Rep. Harris said. “They should understand the frustration with high energy bills and the fact that this was brought upon them by the actions of the Maryland General Assembly, which has basically mandated expensive, undependable sources of energy, and requiring energy to be brought into the state by unpopular power line projects.”

“Maryland families are being crushed by extreme policies out of Annapolis that have made electricity unaffordable,” said Delegate Brian Chisholm, lead sponsor of HB1451: The Climate Solutions Affordability Act of 2025. “This bill will roll back the Climate Solutions Act, repeal the EmPOWER Maryland tax, and restore our ability to generate affordable, reliable energy. If Democrats are serious about helping Marylanders, this is the place to start.”

Delegate Mark Fisher (R-Calvert) warned about the long-term consequences of Maryland’s current energy policies that focus on unrealistic wind and solar. “The goal of Annapolis Democrats is to make Maryland completely dependent on imported energy, and every resident is paying massive electric bills every month. If we don’t stop this now, ratepayers will be burdened with unaffordable bills, blackouts will become a reality, and Maryland will never attract any new businesses because of the energy costs.”

The Maryland Freedom Caucus presented their 4-Point Plan to bring down energy prices and urges immediate passage of HB1451 and calls on Governor Moore to halt unnecessary green spending.

The Maryland Freedom Caucus’ 4-Point Plan:

1. Requested Federal Intervention to Keep Power Plants Open and Reopen – deliver lower bills by
   summer – working with Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-1)
2. Halt EmPower fees immediately – will immediately lower bills
3. Repeal or Reform the Climate Solutions Act (2022)
4. Stop Wes Moore’s $180 Million Climate Department and other unnecessary programs

View the Maryland Freedom Caucus’ letter U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright online here (PDF).