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Maryland Cuts Into Clean Energy Fund
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Executive Summary
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore proposes record climate funding while diverting SEIF money to the budget, sparking pushback over lost long-term clean energy support.
- Moore's fiscal 2027 budget proposes $306 million for renewable and clean energy programs
- The plan would pull $292 million from SEIF to help balance a $1.5 billion budget gap
- Another $100 million from SEIF would fund a one-time average $40 utility refund
- The proposed withdrawals would leave about $164 million in SEIF
- Advocates say repeated SEIF raids could undercut long-term climate programs and emissions cuts
- Climate groups want $88 million for low-income heat pumps and more targeted bill help
- SEIF is funded by utility compliance payments and Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative proceeds
Quick Facts
- What: SEIF funds are being diverted for budget relief
- Where: Maryland state budget and Annapolis hearings
- Why: To close a budget shortfall and fund clean energy programs
- Who: Maryland Gov Wes Moore and climate advocates
- When: During the fiscal 2027 budget process
Coverage Timeline: 35 Days
Featured Article
Maryland lawmakers consider SEIF allocations for clean energy programs in Annapolis during budget hearings.
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Maryland Governor Wes Moore proposes a 306 million allocation for renewable and clean energy programs in the fiscal 2027 budget in Maryland, with SEIF funding used to cover general fund shortfalls and provide ratepayer relief.
In 2026 in Maryland, climate groups challenge Governor Wes Moore's plan for the Strategic Energy Investment Fund, seeking low-income electric heat pump funding instead of budget transfers.