Powering Maryland: A Roundtable on the State’s Energy Landscape

With energy set to dominate the 2025 legislative session, counties talk about some of the most pressing issues set to be debated in Annapolis. 

The 2025 legislative session is gearing up to be the “Session of Energy.” As the General Assembly reconvenes, legislators’ biggest issue is how to grow Maryland’s domestic energy production while weaning the state off fossil fuels. To date, Maryland has lagged behind in meeting its ambitious renewable energy generation targets while also pushing policies that increase demand. Tying all this together are lingering questions around preserving ecosystems, agriculture, and encouraging affordable housing development. 2025 is shaping up to be an energetic year for sure.

  • Title: Powering Maryland: A Roundtable on the State’s Energy Landscape
  • Description: This roundtable explores the complexity of energy policy, focusing on the unique challenges counties face balancing increasingly ambitious climate, energy, and environmental goals. County leaders must address the intricacies of infrastructure development, regulatory compliance, land preservation, and community engagement, all while aligning with state and federal mandates. This roundtable will highlight challenges counties must navigate while providing a forum for open discussion on the most energizing issue of the 2025 session.
  • Speakers:
    • Mike Richard, Commissioner Public Service Commission
    • Paul Pinsky, Director, Maryland Energy Administration
    • Amy Moredock, Planning Director, Queen Anne’s County
    •  Mike Wilkins, Director, Development Review and Planning, Frederick County
  • Moderator: The Honorable MC Keegan-Ayer, Council Member, Frederick County
  • Date/Time: Wednesday, December 11, 2024; 10:30 am – 11:30 am

The 2024 MACo Winter Conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Hotel in Cambridge, MD from December 11-13. This year’s theme is “Anticipate, Adapt, Achieve: Thriving Through Turbulent Times.” More information can be found on MACo’s conference website.

Learn more about MACo’s Summer Conference: