Solar and Environmental Groups Applaud Signing of Maryland’s Brighter Tomorrow Act
Law will Accelerate Solar Deployment through Automated Permitting, Incentives, and Grants
Started on staff: 2005
B.A., Vassar College
Emily directs strategy, organizational development, research, communications and legislative advocacy for Maryland PIRG. Emily has served as the Director of Maryland PIRG and Maryland PIRG Foundation since 2013. Her current priorities are campaigns for consumer energy, toxic free communities, and reducing the role of big money in Maryland elections. During her time in Maryland, she has helped win small donor public financing in Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Howard County, Montgomery County, and Prince George’s County. She has played a key role in establishing new state laws to protect public health by restricting the use of antibiotics on Maryland farms, require testing for lead in school drinking water and restrict the use of toxic flame retardant and PFAS chemicals. Emily has authored reports on Maryland’s energy efficiency program, PFAS chemicals, and the role of big money in Maryland elections. She lives in Baltimore City with her husband, kids, and dog.
Law will Accelerate Solar Deployment through Automated Permitting, Incentives, and Grants
Baltimore City mayoral candidate Thiru Vignarajah publicly endorsed one of his opponents in the race on Wednesday.
Filling empty seats in the state legislature continues to preference party leaders over voters.
As the 2024 Maryland Legislative Session comes to an end, here is an update on the problems Maryland PIRG is working to solve.
Bill would expand benefits and promote more-efficient home heating, rightsize utility profits and provide more services to low-income families