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News Release | Safe Energy

Maryland Lagging on Energy Efficiency Goals

Mismanagement of energy efficiency programs by the Maryland Public Service Commission could cost Maryland electricity consumers an average of $288 million annually versus if the agency had ensured utility companies were meeting their energy savings goals.

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Report | Maryland PIRG Foundation | Safe Energy

Falling Behind on Energy Efficiency

Maryland has a great deal to gain from smart investments in improved energy efficiency. Energy efficiency can address many of the problems the state faces from high electricity use, including high energy bills, pollution, and reliability issues, while boosting the economy.

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News Release | Safe Energy

Nuclear Power: Not Worth the Risk

A new report released today by the Maryland Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) documents a history of safety problems at nuclear reactors in the United States. These incidents – like the crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant in Japan – illustrate that nuclear power carries with it risks that are simply not worth taking.

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News Release | Consumer Protection

Maryland General Assembly Passes Bill to Ban BPA from Infant Formula

The Maryland General Assembly has passed a bill to ban the toxic chemical BPA from infant formula containers.

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News Release | Budget, Financial Reform

Maryland Earns “C” in Annual Report on Transparency of Government Spending

Maryland got a “C” when it comes to openness about government spending, according to "Following the Money 2011: How the States Rank on Providing Online Access to Government Spending Data," the second annual report of its kind by the Maryland Public Interest Research Group (Maryland PIRG).

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