Support Community Choice Energy in Maryland

A rapid transition to 100% clean, renewable energy is essential if we want to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. And Community Choice Energy (CCE) is an important tool to help us get there by giving communities control over their electricity decisions.

Delegate Lorig Charkoudian (D-20) has introduced a bill (HB768) that would allow Community Choice Energy in Maryland, starting with a pilot program in Montgomery County. This legislation would enable municipalities to negotiate on behalf of residents and businesses for lower rates and a more rapid transition to renewable energy.

This is a powerful tool for all our communities. With its pilot program, Montgomery County can meet its ambitious climate goals and pave the way for future CCE programs elsewhere in Maryland. We need our elected officials statewide to support this important legislation.

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Please support legislation authorizing a pilot Community Choice Energy (CCE) program in Montgomery County.

With Community Choice Energy, a local government, such as a county or municipality, can purchase electricity on behalf of all consumers and businesses within its jurisdiction. Through CCE, the local government can negotiate better rates and choose the source of energy generation. Community Choice is entirely voluntary. Residents or businesses who do not wish not to participate can opt out.

A rapid transition to 100% clean, renewable energy is essential if we want to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. And Community Choice Energy is an important tool to help us get there by giving communities control over their electricity decisions.

Delegate Lorig Charkoudian (D-20) has a bill (HB768) to allow a pilot Community Choice Energy program in Montgomery County. This legislation will allow Montgomery County to negotiate on behalf of residents and businesses for lower rates and a more rapid transition to renewable energy in the future.  If allowed, a CCE would be a key tool to help Montgomery County meet its already ambitious climate goals and pave the way for future CCE programs elsewhere in Maryland.

I urge you to support HB768. Please co-sponsor the bill and work to support its passage.

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