People and the media will love it.
Posted on 07/02/2026 3:11:49 PM PDT by MinorityRepublican
Maryland is expanding its energy assistance programs, allowing for 200,000 households to receive help with their energy bills.
Residents applying for energy assistance through DHS's Office of Home Energy Programs (OHEP) will see up to a 32% increase in their benefits.
The new structure, which started on July 1, is designed to offset up to 55% of annual heating costs and up to 47% of electric bills for vulnerable households.
The expansion was granted by the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS).
"In our region and across the country, the rising cost of energy has gotten out of control — But no family should have to choose between paying their utility bill and putting food on the table," said Gov. Wes Moore. "That's why Maryland is cutting through red tape and putting more money back in the pockets of hardworking Marylanders when they need it most."
Lower-income households will receive the most support, with assistance amounts varying based on individual household size, utility consumption, and financial circumstances, the governor's office said.
"A utility shutoff can be devastating for a family during the summer or winter months," Maryland Department of Human Services Secretary Stacy L. Rodgers said. "By improving the impact and reach of our energy assistance programs, we are aligning with the Moore-Miller administration's priority to lower utility bills and make life more affordable for all Marylanders."
The expanded eligibility and a simpler application process have been implemented to give Marylanders better access to utility bill relief.
The OHEP is also providing $48 million in extra funding for the 2026 EUSP Supplemental Grants to help eligible Maryland residents cover their electric bills. These grants will be available until the end of September.
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“Vulnerable households”
IOW THE same freeloaders on SNAP Section 8 et al
I’m here from the government to help you!
That doesn’t really help lower utility bills
“Maryland Department of Human Services Secretary Stacy L. Rodgers said. “By improving the impact and reach of our energy assistance programs, we are aligning with the Moore-Miller administration’s priority to lower utility bills and make life more affordable for all Marylanders.”
You havent lowered utility bills or made life more affordable for anyone, moron.
Like all subsidies, this will drive up demand, which will drive up prices.
When you are not paying the bill, you will simply put the thermostat at 65 year round. This drives up demand and since leftists wont build more powerplants, supply is fixed.
LOL...”more welfare!!”
Great strategy to “lower utility bills”
We live in MD. Moore is a FRAUD. There are multiple articles in even the Annapolis left wing newspaper about his stolen valor among other lies. But enough stupid democrats and independents will vote him back in this November. That’s why we have one foot out the door to SC.
Gov. Les is Moore isn’t lowering the bills, he’s subsidizing the payments.
That’s a big difference that the headline writers at See BS don’t understand.
gonna burn aborted babies in energy plants?....oh already doing.
Whenever some leftist scheme like this is announced the exact opposite happens. Maybe not instantly but eventually.
I knew it.
Give people other people’s money.
How original.
Wow. Democrats are Soooooo smart.
Exactly, this is just another black reparations / wealth transfer scheme. The majority benefactors will be of a very specific demographic.
“”” Residents applying for energy assistance through DHS’s Office of Home Energy Programs (OHEP) will see up to a 32% increase in their benefits.”””
The fraudsters, who have made millions scamming daycare and food stamps, will be first in the line to apply.
Someone once said: “Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results is the definition of insanity”
I live in Maryland and am not “vulnerable.” That means my bills will rise.
How about fixing the root cause of the problem?
For every solar plant, you need another plant with dispatchable power - gas, coal, nuke.
For every windmill, you need another plant with dispatchable power - gas, coal, nuke.
Get rid of the green “Stuff”. Bring the stupidity down, don’t increase the subsidies.
Indeed!
Only blacks need apply...
Of course, to balance this out, the rates for tax-paying white taxpayers will be substantially increased...
I’m sure the demagogue will lower your bill by doubling your taxes.
Subsidies in no way improve affordability, they only skew the market. Democrats do not understand the concept of “affordability”.
Probably never will, either.
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