Opinion: Modernizing the Electric Grid Isn’t Just About Wires
From Maryland Matters
We are at an important crossroads as the move toward a clean-energy future accelerates on many fronts. Electric vehicles are growing in popularity, offshore wind is on the horizon (pun intended), and our use of solar and other emission-free, clean technology energy sources is on the rise. And we, as a state, are starting to move toward all-electric buildings – free of polluting natural gas and heating oil – to address one of the biggest sources of greenhouse gas emissions.
All that demands that we modernize our grid to ensure it is ready to deliver more electricity across the state. With the acceleration of our transition to clean energy, the forecast to build capacity in our grid is indisputable.