Facts & Figures
40%
The percentage of Maryland’s electricity that is imported from other states
WHY THAT MATTERS
As electricity demands grow, additional transmission infrastructure is required to ensure all Maryland residents and businesses can access reliable, affordable energy.
-4,400MW
The net loss of in-state electric power generator output since 2018
WHY THAT MATTERS
Maryland has become less energy independent since 2018, and new, large-scale energy generation projects have not materialized. Electric delivery mechanisms from out-of-state – primarily transmission lines – must be strengthened to keep up with Maryland’s growing energy needs.
$300
The estimated amount of money Maryland households could save each year from improved transmission lines.
WHY THAT MATTERS
A 2020 ACEG analysis showed that investments in transmission lines would make electric delivery more efficient, reducing the bills of consumers.
1,500TWh
Expected power needed to charge electric vehicles in the United States by 2050.
WHY THAT MATTERS
1,500 TWh is equivalent to the amount of energy that was needed to power the entire residential sector in 2018. As the expansion of green, electric-powered modes of transportation continues, new transmission line infrastructure will be necessary to meet the demand for additional charging capacity.
+128%
The Estimated increase in advanced transmission line infrastructure needed by 2050 to ensure that all Americans have access to reliable, affordable electricity.
WHY THAT MATTERS
As electricity demands grow, additional transmission infrastructure is required to ensure all Maryland residents and businesses can access reliable, affordable energy.
