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Maryland Rallies for Wind Energy Amid Federal Setbacks

11/2/2025

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Olszewski Advocates Wind

Under U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration, Maryland officials hosted a "Yes to Wind" event to promote offshore wind energy.
The administration canceled a $47 million grant for turbine components and shortened tax credits, despite 2024 wind-farm permits.
U.S. Representative Johnny Olszewski (D-Md.) emphasized the need for renewable energy to stabilize consumer prices.
The event launches rallies in 12 states showing public support for clean energy amid setbacks.

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Warren Criticizes Trump

US electricity bills have increased by 11% since Donald Trump retook the White House, contradicting his campaign promise to lower energy costs.
Democratic lawmakers, led by Senator Elizabeth Warren, criticized Trump's administration for not addressing rising energy prices and for policies that allegedly exacerbate the crisis.
They noted the loss of 150,000 clean energy jobs and proposed cuts to the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
Lawmakers urged Trump to restore funding for energy projects and reverse detrimental mandates to ease financial burdens on families facing rising winter heating costs.

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Olszewski Advocates Wind

Under U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration, Maryland officials hosted a "Yes to Wind" event to promote offshore wind energy.
The administration canceled a $47 million grant for turbine components and shortened tax credits, despite 2024 wind-farm permits.
U.S. Representative Johnny Olszewski (D-Md.) emphasized the need for renewable energy to stabilize consumer prices.
The event launches rallies in 12 states showing public support for clean energy amid setbacks.

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