Maryland started the battery race. We shouldn’t cede the lead now

Maryland was at the forefront of the call for energy storage, which stabilizes costs and improves reliability, writes Diane Cherry, but other states have now surpassed the state's goals and Maryland cannot afford to let storage drift off the agenda.

By: Diane Cherry

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: June 17, 2026

Words: 830

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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Maryland electricity prices have surged due to compounding factors: data center construction, the electrification of buildings and transportation, and geopolitical uncertainty. With summer approaching, homeowners will only see higher bills as air conditioners get turned on across the state. More batteries can help.

Electricity costs spike during peak usage times — when everyone does laundry, charges their EVs, and blasts the AC. These activities drive prices higher than almost anything else. When demand spikes, so …

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