State lawmakers voted overwhelmingly Thursday to override Gov. Larry Hogan's veto of a bill to increase the use of
renewable energy in the state.
The legislation, which will require utility companies in
Maryland to buy more energy from sources such as wind turbines, solar panels
and hydroelectric dams, became law when the Democratic-controlled General Assembly voted to override
the Republican governor.
Hogan and GOP lawmakers objected to the cost to
consumers. The requirement is expected to make electricity more expensive, but
it's not clear by how much.
