Most of the Marylanders participating in a UMBC request Support to expand various energy sources such as sun, natural gas and wind energy. When energy prices have become a great concern for residents, business owners and deputies.
Among the 803 adults was conducted in Maryland between February 11 and February 15. It said that the electorate was registered from Marylanders in 769.
Voting residents questioned natural environment, energy sources and health concerns.
When we support or contradicts the expansion of energy sources:
- 80% said they support the use of solar energy
- 74% said they supported the use of natural gas
- 70% said they support the expansion of the use of wind energy
- 68% said they support the expansion of waste power use
- 63% said they support the expansion of geothermal energy use
- 51% said they supported the use of nuclear energy
- 42% said they support the expansion of coal use
In the survey, 59% of the surveyed Marylanders were “excellent” or “good” or “good” of the natural environment, 40% said the environment of the state is “weak” or “fair”.
Energy issues in Maryland
Energy sources have had a great concern in Maryland to date in 2025. Since the beginning of the year, state leaders and residents have concerns about the energy bill and others shared their concerns about the environment.
This Baltimore City Council Recently, the utility company against increased energy and gas bills. Councilmembers called on the State Service Commission – to end the BGE-to-year-old pilot and stop the planned pilot for 2026.
BGE said Bills increased due to In the early 2025, increased expenditures, distribution expenses and power on the power of the Maryland program. Some residents and business owners have seen the bill increased by about $ 200.
This “Unexpected high bills” He wanted to suspend the service and refuse late payments in the early year.
Several pieces were applied as a solution to the legislation, including the growing energy costs Climate solutions are a suitability lawIf the climatic requirements were only economically practical, and Ratepayer Protection Law Requires gas companies to pay attention to the spending on pipelines.
Health concern in Maryland
UMBC survey also asked Marylanders about emergency health issues in the state. 37% of residents in the survey were concerned about the cost of care and insurance, 25% concerns about chronic health problems and 12% and problems related to health.
According to the survey, Marylarders in the survey said that 37% or members of their families were looking for medical services in the last year.
States and local leaders have made efforts to finance and expand health sources for Marylanders in recent years.
Recently, the State Health Department has expanded certain behavior and mental health services Students of families about Medicaid.
In 2023, the state organized a $ 120 million grant Date investment Mental health services for K-12 students