Governor Wes Moore today announced the Lower Bills and Local Power Act as part of the Moore-Miller Administration’s 2026 legislative agenda. To modernize Maryland’s transmission infrastructure, the Lower Bills and Local Power Act requires utility companies to prioritize advanced transmission technologies and grid-enhancing technologies when expanding grid capacity. Managed by the Maryland Energy Administration, the program will invest $70 million from the Strategic Energy Investment Fund to fund clean energy projects. “The Moore-Miller Administration is committed to moving as quickly as possible to a more affordable, reliable, clean energy system,” said Maryland Energy Administration Director Kelly Speakes-Backman. The governor’s legislation builds upon historic actions taken by the Moore-Miller Administration last year to lower energy costs for Maryland families and businesses.