Maryland Gov. Wes Moore on Tuesday announced that $17 million will be used to expand access to solar power for those who cannot install panels on their property.

The funding will come from the Community Solar Grant Program . The move aims to make energy more affordable as states across the U.S. see significant price hikes.

A report from the nonprofit PowerLines showed that utility rate increase requests and approvals reached nearly $34 billion in the first three quarters of the year, compared to $16 billion during the same time in 2024.

"The reason we are so focused on the issue of energy affordability is because we hear from our constituents about it every day," Gov. Moore said. "That's why we're taking this important step forward to make energy more sustainable and bring prices

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