With Maryland facing rising budget deficits, legislators are focusing on removing barriers to zero-emission technologies, rather than proposing new funding.

Ørsted canceled its Skipjack Wind agreement with Maryland but will continue preparations to build the 966-MW offshore wind farm in hopes of securing a better deal.

The Maryland Energy Administration has $22.5 million it’s planning to use to make low-income homes more energy efficient and put solar panels on their roofs.