Overview
Being wasteful with energy costs us money, increases pollution, and affects our quality of life. But energy companies and unresponsive government agencies want to use rising demand for electricity as an excuse to fast-track new power lines and power plants in Maryland.
The truth is that the fastest and most affordable way to get Maryland’s energy use back under control is to make our homes, businesses and communities more energy-efficient. Research shows that by using technology readily available today we can reduce energy use by over 20 percent by 2020.
Maryland PIRG is advocating real solutions such as insulating homes and businesses more effectively, making sure that appliances that are turned off don’t drain power, and that utility companies offer energy efficiency programs to consumers.
Wiser energy use will allow us to cut back on pollution, lower our electric bills, and stimulate real job growth for Maryland.
