Ferguson seeks to remove incinerators from state’s renewable energy subsidy program

The years-long effort in Maryland to cut waste-to-energy plants from a state green energy incentive program picked up a powerful ally last week. In a statement posted to social media, Senate President Bill Ferguson (D-Baltimore City) said he plans to introduce legislation in the upcoming General Assembly session that would remove waste incineration from Maryland’s renewable portfolio standard, which determines what energy sources the state can count to meet certain clean energy mandates.