Moore Boasts of Record Climate Spending in Maryland Budget as Advocates Denounce Raids on Energy Investment Fund

Inside Climate News · By Aman Azhar · last updated January 22, 2026 – 2:06 PM

While the fiscal 2027 budget boosts spending on renewables and efficiency, environmental groups warn that repeated use of the state’s clean‑energy fund for general budget relief risks derailing climate goals.

By Aman Azhar

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has proposed a record $306 million for renewable and clean energy programs in the fiscal 2027 budget, but advocates are alarmed that he plans to raid a clean-energy fund to help plug general-fund gaps.

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