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Maryland’s Path Forward: Policy and Incentives for Nuclear Energy Calvert Cliffs and the Future of Clean Power in the State

Nuclear energy has long been a cornerstone of Maryland’s electricity supply, offering reliability, scale, and the promise of carbon-free power. As the state faces escalating energy demands, particularly with the proliferation of data centers and the urgent need to decarbonize, legislative leaders are actively considering a suite of policies and incentives aimed at supporting and expanding nuclear energy. The discussion is timely, with Maryland’s sole nuclear facility—Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant—playing a critical role in the state’s energy landscape. The prospect of advanced technologies, such as small modular reactors, has invigorated debate, though questions about their implementation remain.

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Who to Contact if You're Impacted by Aircraft Noise

Contact numbers and emails for Maryland politicians Van Hollen 111 Rockville Pike Suite 960 Rockville, MD 20850 Brent Girard (Constituent Services and Community Outreach, Van Hollen) Brent_girard@vanhollen.senate.gov 667-212-4610 Ben Cardin 100 S. Charles St. Tower 1, Suite 1710 Baltimore, MD 21201 Heather_campbell@cardin.senate.gov 410-962-4436 Shannon Frede (Legislative Assistant, Cardin) Shannon_frede@cardin.senate.gov 202-224-4524 Steny Hoyer US District Court House 6500 Cherrywood Ln. Suite 310 Greenbelt, MD 20770 Sana Mirza (Hoyer) 301-474-0119 Noise from Aircraft Operations at Your Community Airport Airport noise issues and concerns should first be addressed with the local airport manager or staff who respond to airport noise issues. Check your local telephone directory for airport telephone numbers. Many airports also have their noise abatement information and contact information published on their website. If you believe the airplanes were flying unsafely...
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Aircraft noise environmental justice issue

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Article in the JDA Journal - The problems with repetitive concentrated aircraft passing over our home

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