Thousands of Marylanders could soon see lower utility bills, thanks to an expansion of the state’s energy assistance program.
Maryland is expanding benefits offered through the state’s energy assistance programs, a move aimed at lowering utility bills as energy costs strain some households, according to a Thursday news release from Gov. Wes Moore’s office.
Low-income households are expected to see the largest savings.
Marylanders could see up to a 32% increase in their benefits through the Department of Human Services Office of Home Energy Programs’ energy assistance program.
“In our region and across the country, the rising cost of energy has gotten out of control,” Moore said in a news release. “But no family should have to choose between paying their utility bill and putting food on the table.”
The revised benefit structure launched this week was created to offset up to 55% of annual heating costs and up to 47% of electric bills for Marylanders in need.
