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Maryland’s Grid Can’t Handle the Heat | Annapolis News
Maryland’s power grid is on the brink as record heat triggers blackouts and brownouts, forcing utilities to ask residents to cut back on AC. A coal plant, originally slated to close in 2025, is now staying open until 2029 as a stopgap—highlighting deeper infrastructure failures. Over 40% of Maryland’s energy comes from neighboring states, straining local transmission lines and forcing costly fixes. Politicians attacking utility profits ignore the real issue: aging infrastructure needs investment, not blame. Delaying maintenance leads to bigger crises—like road closures from heat and power…
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