Maryland State Wire

Maryland state delegate Matt Morgan has expressed concerns over a power shortage in the state, attributing it to a lack of power plants. He cited Nick Alexopulos from Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) regarding the urgent gap between electricity supply and demand. Morgan made this statement on the social media platform X.

"It's time to ditch the Green New Scam," said James Matthew Morgan. "There's an acute misalignment between supply and demand for electricity in Maryland. We don't have enough power plants to meet the energy demand."

In March 2023, Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced the state's adoption of the Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) regulation. This initiative aims to phase out the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035, mandating that all new light-duty vehicle sales be zero-emission by that year. Interim targets are set to begin at 43% in model year 2027. The regulation is part of Maryland's broader climate goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote clean energy.

The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) has reported elevated reliability risks for Maryland and the broader Mid-Atlantic region due to rapid electrification, including increased electric vehicle (EV) adoption. NERC's 2023 Long-Term Reliability Assessment warns that renewable energy integration and grid infrastructure upgrades are not keeping pace with rising electricity demand. The report emphasizes the need for accelerated investment and planning to maintain grid reliability.

Maryland generates approximately 65% of its electricity in-state but relies heavily on imports via regional transmission to meet its energy needs. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, while nuclear and natural gas dominate the state's electricity generation, the retirement of local coal and oil plants is reducing baseline capacity. This growing reliance on out-of-state power sources presents challenges for grid management, especially as EV adoption increases.

Morgan has been a member of the Maryland House of Delegates since 2015, serving on multiple health and government operations subcommittees and holding leadership roles such as Assistant Minority Leader and Chair of the Maryland House Freedom Caucus since 2025. Professionally, he has worked in IT, real estate, and technical services, earning induction into the Southern Maryland Association of Realtors Hall of Fame in 2014. He is active in various civic organizations and represents St. Mary’s County, where he also chairs the local House delegation.