Dear Friend, Many options exist to lower energy costs while maintaining safe and reliable sources of energy. Here are some of the levers I have been pulling: ⇒ Containing Data Center Costs As I wrote in my last newsletter, I organized over 80 members in the Maryland General Assembly to support an Office of People’s Counsel complaint against PJM, our regional grid operator. Right now, Marylanders are scheduled to pay too much for transmission projects that primarily benefit d

Dear Friend, Fourth of July Parade: Join Me! I do love a parade and you just can’t beat the joy of Takoma Park’s Independence Day Parade. Join me and my team this Saturday morning. We will stroll through the streets with signs promoting the issues I champion: addressing climate change, lowering energy prices, improving the food system, and installing energy-efficient heat pumps! Sign up here to be a part of the fun. Organizing to Lower Energy Bills I recently organized 80 o

Dear Friend, Today is Primary Election Day! If you have not done so already, please head out to your local polling place and vote in the primary election. Polls will be open from 7:00 am - 8:00 pm. Our democracy depends on citizens actively participating in the process. The Maryland State Board of Elections is the official source of information for elections. You can: See a sample ballot, Check on the status of your Mail-In ballot, and Find your local polling location. If y

Primary Election is Underway! Maryland’s Primary Elections have begun and I urge you all to vote! Our democracy depends on citizens actively participating in the process. The State Board of Elections is the official source of information about the elections in Maryland. Get information there about: Mail-In Ballots Early Voting (June 11-18) at select locations, including the Silver Spring Civic Center and the White Oak Recreation Center Primary Day (June 23) at your local poll