Why Renewable Energy?
Wind and solar are inexhaustible American energy resources that strengthen the economy and improve the environment. These renewable resources provide affordable and reliable energy that lowers costs and fuels our economy. Expanding renewable energy resources also improves air quality by cutting harmful air pollution and reducing greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global climate change.
Energy storage is a valuable resource for renewable energy, allowing excess energy to be stored until it is needed. It bridges the gap from variable resources like wind and solar and increases the number of hours powered by renewable energy.
The growth of all these energy technologies in the Mid-Atlantic region has and will continue to be a catalyst for economic growth, attracting private investment and creating well-paying jobs.
Who is MAREC Action?
We are a coalition of utility-scale solar, wind, and energy storage developers, alongside manufacturers of wind turbines and solar panels, focused on driving renewable energy growth in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Our Work
MAREC Action offers expert guidance and advocacy on policy and regulatory issues, serving as a unified voice for the renewable energy industry. Our members actively participate in industry discussions and decision making. While our work covers a wide range of issues, we concentrate on the following areas.
Legislative & Regulatory Advocacy
MAREC Action advocates for utility-scale renewable energy member companies in front of state legislatures, agencies, and public service commissions.
Technical Expertise & Advice
Our team of staff, experts and consultants provide regular updates on the latest renewable energy policy developments, offering a unique regional perspective across multiple technologies. We also use our technical expertise for increased transmission capacity and a more reliable grid in the Mid-Atlantic states.
We help shape industry policies and work with our member companies to solve the most complex challenges in the utility-scale renewable energy sector.
Public Education
America’s electricity supply is changing fast. MAREC Action serves as a valuable hub of information—focused on the regional PJM grid—for policymakers, media, and the public as they navigate the clean energy transition.
In the News and on the Blog
Maryland’s First Major Battery Storage Procurement Advances 440 MW to Support Affordability and Reliability
Two MAREC Action member projects totaling 440 MW selected to provide Maryland greater protection from volatile capacity prices FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 2, 2026 Baltimore, MD: Maryland has successfully completed the first round of its landmark battery energy...
Op-Ed: Keeping Mid-Atlantic Offshore Wind Alive
This Op-Ed was originally published in North American Clean Energy. Project cancellations, rising costs, and federal headwinds have given opponents of offshore wind plenty of ammunition to declare the industry's American chapter closed before it ever truly began. But...
Baltimore Sun: Could Battery Storage Projects Solve Maryland’s Electricity Crisis?
This article was originally published in The Baltimore Sun. MAREC Action director touts benefits of transmission-connected battery storage; group says developers are clamoring to build such facilities here A large lithium-ion battery energy storage system operated by...