Advocates push repeal of gas pipeline program they say benefits utilities, not ratepayers

Advocates push repeal of gas pipeline program they say benefits utilities, not ratepayers

Del. Dylan Behler (D-Anne Arundel) speaks during a rally on March 10, 2026 in support of his bill that would repeal Maryland's STRIDE law, in an effort to slow utilities' spending on natural gas pipelines, which he argues has been excessive and raised customers' bills unnecessarily. (Photo by Christine Condon/ Maryland Matters)Last year, the General Assembly tried to restrain STRIDE, the program that encourages utilities to upgrade aging natural…