Lawmakers weigh green power rules amid pollution fears
In Bowleys Quarters Maryland lawmakers debate a bill to require electric utilities to source a growing share of power from renewables by 2004 and 2010, amid concern deregulation could raise pollution as old coal plants stay online. Officials note Maryland plants like Crane and Chalk Point emit pollutants, while critics warn cleaner power could raise rates and not reduce emissions if standards drop elsewhere.
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Money County
Nee Tan Sen
Sr Tel
Sierra
Maryland
BGE
Crane
Brandon Shores
Potomac Electric Power Co
Morgantown
Chalk Point
Dan Pontious
Eee
Ohio utility plans hydro plant on Potomac at North Branch location
Universal Electric Power Corp of Akron proposes a 2.5 megawatt hydro plant at the base of the Jennings Randolph Dam on the North Branch of the Potomac near Westernport Maryland. Regulators will review comments by March 24. project aims to offer inexpensive green power for about 2,500 homes. Local anglers and regulators express environmental concerns over habitat, trout restoration, and acid mine drainage effects.
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Garrett County
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Pavol
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Ted Godfrey
Reisterstown
Mid-Atlantic Council
Trout Unlimited
National Conservation Club
Westernport
Susquehanna River
Deep Creek
Youghiogheny
Maryland General Assembly to tackle gay rights and deregulation
In Annapolis the 1998 General Assembly faces key debates on electric utility deregulation and gay rights. Committees plan joint hearings on utility competition, while the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee weighs Gov Glendening's bill banning discrimination by sexual orientation. Supporters argue lower rates with competition. skeptics warn gains may favor large users. The House Appropriations Committee will hear testimony on collective bargaining for state employees.
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Elizabeth Seaton
Free State Justice Campaign
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