Evergreen frames Moore’s win as a rejection of fossil-fuel politics, not a mandate for clean energy

Maryland Voters Send Wes Moore Back to Annapolis with a Mandate for Cheap, Clean Energy

Governor Wes Moore defeated Republican challenger Dan Cox on Tuesday to win a second term leading Maryland, capping an election that environmental advocates framed as a referendum on the state’s energy future, Evergreen reported.

The victory secures Governor Moore a second term at a time when energy costs and data center expansion are key issues for Maryland families. In a statement released Tuesday night, Evergreen States Program Vice President Eric Miller cast the result as a rejection of fossil-fuel politics and a demand for relief at the utility meter.

“Tonight, voters across Maryland rejected Dan Cox’s dirty coal and fossil-fuel powered agenda and sent a loud message that the Old Line State’s future should be built on cheap, clean energy.”

Miller congratulated Moore on his re-election and pointed to the governor’s record on household costs, singling out an executive order on data centers that he said sets a standard preventing tech companies from shifting their expenses onto ratepayers.

A Data Center Dashboard, and a Line in the Sand on Utility Bills

The executive order Miller referenced outlines what his organization called responsible and transparent data center development, including a first-of-its-kind public dashboard tracking that growth. Miller said the measure ensures “Big Tech will not be allowed to pass their costs on to Maryland families” — a direct response to concerns that the rapid build-out of power-hungry server facilities could drive up electricity prices for residents.

“At a time when Donald Trump and leaders in Washington are prioritizing Big Tech billionaires and utility profits, Governor Moore has stepped in to deliver protections for Maryland families,” Miller said.

Evergreen said it looks forward to continuing its work with the governor, his administration, and partners on both goals.