Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) was passed in 2024 with the stated intention of protecting consumers, but it has had devastating consequences on energy choice, competition, clean energy and affordability.
At a time when utility rates are skyrocketing, tens of thousands of Maryland customers are losing access to their preferred energy plans, including lower cost, less volatile and cleaner energy plans.
Consumers Have Lost Access to Affordable Plans
In 2024, Marylanders could choose from over 270 competitive energy offers. Now, there are zero. Many consumers relied on fixed-rate retail plans to protect against price spikes, but those alternatives are gone. Prices are going up and Marylanders can no longer get the energy plans that worked for their families and their budgets.
Green Energy Choices Have Disappeared
Before SB 1, Marylanders could select from 98 different green energy plans to support renewable energy and sustainability. Now, every single one of these options has been removed, making it harder for the state to reach its clean energy targets.
Alternatives to Utility Service Have Been Forced Out of Maryland
With the changes brought by SB1, retail energy suppliers have no path to continue serving Maryland customers. This reduces competition and locks consumers into high-priced default utility rates.
SB 1 eliminated Maryland’s retail energy market, removing competition and limiting consumer choice. It has left consumers with no options for lower-cost, more stable, and green energy plans.
Constellation has offered a solution to restore energy choice, protect consumers and help Maryland meet its clean energy goals.
