Statement of Maryland PIRG State Director, Johanna Neumann, in response to Gov. O’Malley touring Constellation Energy’s Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant in Southern Maryland. 5/01/2008

Maryland’s leaders should deliver the safest, most affordable, clean and secure energy future possible.

General Assembly Passes Energy Efficiency Bills 4/07/2008

On the final day of the legislative session, the Maryland General Assembly passed legislation introduced by Gov. Martin O’Malley that provides millions of dollars for energy efficiency assistance for electric customers.

Energy Efficiency Bills Pass House and Senate 4/03/2008

Today the Maryland State Senate and House of Delegates passed legislation that provides millions of dollars for energy efficiency and rate relief. Lawmakers will now work to reconcile the two versions of the Strategic Energy Investment Fund legislation before the General Assembly ends on Monday.

The Campus Credit Trap 3/27/2008

Credit card lending is enormously profitable. According to annual Federal Reserve Board of Governors’ (FRB) Reports to Congress, it is the most profitable form of banking. But the credit card industry is saturated. The average adult had nearly five credit cards in 2006 and the average household received 5.7 credit card solicitations monthly in 2004, according to the 2007 FRB report.1

A Better Way to Go: Meeting America's 21st Century Transportation Challenges with Modern Public Transit 3/06/2008

Energy Saved. Dollars Earned 2/20/2008

Energy efficiency programs reduce costs to consumers and slow rising energy prices according to a new report released today by Maryland PIRG.