Drilling vs. Renewables – Md. Debate Over Energy Mirrors National Fight

Republicans and Democrats are at odds in the General Assembly over whether Maryland should pursue offshore wind or natural gas fracking as a way to improve the state’s energy output.

Offshore Wind Bill Moves Toward Final House Vote

Maryland got one step closer to advancing offshore wind in the state when the House of Delegates Thursday preliminarily approved a modified version of Gov. Martin O’Malley’s proposal to build turbines off the coast of Ocean City.