Rep. Andy Harris, R-1st-Md., joined members of the new Maryland Freedom Caucus on Thursday in unveiling their “Lower Electric Bills Now” energy platform.

Here’s what their plan calls for and who the members of the new caucus are..

The Maryland Freedom Caucus’s “Lower Electric Bills Now” energy platform is aimed at reversing harmful state policies that have led to skyrocketing utility costs for Maryland families, according to a Thursday news release. The caucus, joined by Rep. Harris, called on the General Assembly and Gov. Wes Moore to take immediate action to restore energy independence, eliminate unfair taxes on ratepayers, and halt the EmPOWER monthly fee and what it called “other costly green energy mandates.”

Harris, chair of the U.S. House Freedom Caucus, emphasized the importance of energy independence and affordability.

“I think leaders in Maryland should talk to their constituents,” Rep. Harris said. “They should understand the frustration with high energy bills and the fact that this was brought upon them by the actions of the Maryland General Assembly, which has basically mandated expensive, undependable sources of energy, and requiring energy to be brought into the state by unpopular power line projects.”

“Maryland families are being crushed by extreme policies out of Annapolis that have made electricity unaffordable,” said Delegate Brian Chisholm, lead sponsor of HB1451: The Climate Solutions Affordability Act of 2025 and a Maryland Freedom Caucus member. “This bill will roll back the Climate Solutions Act, repeal the EmPOWER Maryland tax, and restore our ability to generate affordable, reliable energy. If Democrats are serious about helping Marylanders, this is the place to start.”

Delegate Mark Fisher (R-Calvert), another caucus member, warned about the long-term consequences of Maryland’s current energy policies that focus on unrealistic wind and solar.

“The goal of Annapolis Democrats is to make Maryland completely dependent on imported energy, and every resident is paying massive electric bills every month. If we don’t stop this now, ratepayers will be burdened with unaffordable bills, blackouts will become a reality, and Maryland will never attract any new businesses because of the energy costs.”

The Maryland Freedom Caucus presented their 4-Point Plan to bring down energy prices and urges immediate passage of HB1451 and calls on Gov. Moore to halt unnecessary green spending.

The Maryland Freedom Caucus’ 4-Point Plan:

Maryland’s Freedom Caucus was launched with seven members. Here they are:

Originally published by Delmarvanow.

Source: Delmarvanow