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In 2008, Maryland PIRG helped pass the EmPOWER Maryland Act, which sets a statewide goal of reducing per capita electricity use 15% by 2015. We also helped pass legislation to use fees paid by polluters to help Maryland residents lower their energy bills through energy efficiency.
In 2007, Maryland PIRG helped pass energy efficiency standards for 7
household and commercial appliances, including walk-in refrigerators
and freezers as well as furnaces installed in new homes. The bill will
save consumers millions of dollars in energy costs.