Organization on the record
Ceres
Bills
52
48 for · 5 against · 1 info
Got their outcome
24%
12 of 50 decided
Lobbyists hired
5
2022 to 2023
Reported lobbying spend
$42,000
compensation to lobbyists, all years on file
What this organization does in Annapolis
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Testimony history
2026 Regular Session27 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 40 Public Utilities - Transmission Lines - Advanced Transmission Technologies | FAVPDF | Mauk, Jeff | Did not advance |
| HB 66 Environment - Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative - Withdrawal (Restoring Energy Freedom Act) | UNF | Mauk, Jeff | Did not advance |
| HB 143 Electric Company Contracts, Capacity Market Models, and Regional Transmission Organizations - Studies | FAVPDF | Mauk, Jeff | Did not advance |
| HB 345 Public Utilities - Solar Energy Generating Systems and Solar Renewable Energy Credits (Affordable Solar Act) | FAVPDF | Mauk, Jeff | Did not advance |
| HB 521 Electric Companies and Gas Companies - Customer Bill Surcharge - Repeal | UNF | Mauk, Jeff | Did not advance |
| HB 629 Maryland Energy Administration - Study on Land-Based Wind Energy | FAV | Mauk, Jeff | Did not advance |
| HB 695 Green and Renewable Energy Efficiency for Nonprofits (GREEN) Loan Program and Fund - Establishment | FAV | Mauk, Jeff | Did not advance |
| HB 723 Electric Companies - Cost Containment Plans - Requirement (Securing Affordable, Valuable Investments in Next Generation Grid Solutions (SAVINGS) Act) | FAVPDF | Mauk, Jeff | Did not advance |
| HB 897 Electricity Transmission and Distribution, Energy Storage, and Maryland Strategic Energy Investment Fund (Lower Bills and Local Power Act of 2026) | FAVPDF | Mauk, Jeff | Did not advance |
| HB 990 Small Solar Energy Generating System Incentive Program - Eligibility and Generating Capacity | FAV | Mauk, Jeff | Did not advance |
| HB 1104 Residential Solar Energy Systems - Local Inspections and Permitting | FAV | Mauk, Jeff | Did not advance |
| HB 1195 Net Energy Metering, SUNRISE Program, and Community Solar Energy Generating Systems Program (SUNRISE Act) | FAV | Mauk, Jeff | Did not advance |
| HB 1253 Gas Companies - Infrastructure Investments - Cost Recovery and Customer Notification (Break STRIDE Act) | FAV | Mauk, Jeff | Did not advance |
| SB 59 Transportation - Major Highway Capacity Expansion Projects and Impact Assessments (Transportation and Climate Alignment Act of 2026) | FAVPDF | Mauk, Jeff | Did not advance |
| SB 92 Electric Company Contracts, Capacity Market Models, and Regional Transmission Organizations - Studies | FAVPDF | Mauk, Jeff | Did not advance |
| SB 201 Public Utilities - Transmission Lines - Advanced Transmission Technologies | FAVPDF | Mauk, Jeff | Did not advance |
| SB 265 Community Solar Energy Generating Systems - Prohibited Locations - Adjacent Parcels | FAV | Mauk, Jeff | Did not advance |
| SB 341 Public Utilities – Solar Energy Generating Systems and Solar Renewable Energy Credits (Affordable Solar Act) | FAVPDF | Mauk, Jeff | Did not advance |
| SB 373 Environment - Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative - Withdrawal (Restoring Energy Freedom Act) | UNF | Mauk, Jeff | Did not advance |
| SB 386 Electricity Transmission and Distribution, Energy Storage, and Maryland Strategic Energy Investment Fund (Lower Bills and Local Power Act of 2026) | FAVPDF | Mauk, Jeff | Did not advance |
| SB 429 Maryland Energy Administration - Study on Land-Based Wind Energy | FAV | Mauk, Jeff | Did not advance |
| SB 590 Study on Greenhouse Gas Emissions Economy-Wide Cap-and-Invest Program (Maryland Climate Crisis Equity Act) | FAVPDF | Mauk, Jeff | Did not advance |
| SB 598 Electric Companies - Cost Containment Plans - Requirement (Securing Affordable, Valuable Investments in Next Generation Grid Solutions (SAVINGS) Act) | FAVPDF | Mauk, Jeff | Did not advance |
| SB 599 On-Farm Organics Diversion and Recycling Grant Program - Established | FAV | Mauk, Jeff | Enacted |
| SB 603 Mattress Stewardship Program - Establishment | FAV | Mauk, Jeff | Did not advance |
| SB 843 Net Energy Metering, SUNRISE Program, and Community Solar Energy Generating Systems Program (SUNRISE Act) | FAVPDF | Mauk, Jeff | Did not advance |
| SB 966 Public Service Commission - Net Energy Metering - Successor Program | FAVPDF | Mauk, Jeff | Did not advance |
2025 Regular Session12 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 49 Environment - Building Energy Performance Standards - Alterations and Analysis | FAVPDF | Mauk, Jeff | Enacted |
| HB 398 Abundant Affordable Clean Energy - Procurement and Development (AACE Act) | FAVPDF | Mauk, Jeff | Did not advance |
| HB 829 Public Utilities - Transmission Lines - Advanced Transmission Technologies | FAVPDF | Mauk, Jeff | Did not advance |
| HB 973 Maryland Building Performance Standards - Fossil Fuel Use, Energy Conservation, and Electric- and Solar-Ready Standards (Better Buildings Act of 2025) | FAVPDF | Mauk, Jeff | Did not advance |
| HB 1225 Public Utilities - Electric Distribution System Plans - Establishment (Affordable Grid Act) | FAVPDF | Mauk, Jeff | Did not advance |
| HB 1258 Consumer Goods - Restrictions Based on Energy Source - Prohibition (Energy Equality Act of 2025) | UNF | Mauk, Jeff | Did not advance |
| SB 37 Electric Companies - Regional Transmission Organizations - Report (Utility Transparency and Accountability Act) | FAVPDF | Mauk, Jeff | Enacted |
| SB 256 Environment - Building Energy Performance Standards - Compliance and Reporting | FAVPDF | Mauk, Jeff | Did not advance |
| SB 316 Abundant Affordable Clean Energy - Procurement and Development (AACE Act) | FAVPDF | Mauk, Jeff | Did not advance |
| SB 804 Maryland Building Performance Standards - Fossil Fuel Use, Energy Conservation, and Electric- and Solar-Ready Standards (Better Buildings Act of 2025) | FAVPDF | Mauk, Jeff | Did not advance |
| SB 908 Public Utilities - Electric Distribution System Plans - Establishment (Affordable Grid Act) | FAVPDF | Mauk, Jeff | Did not advance |
| SB 998 Natural Gas - Strategic Infrastructure Development and Enhancement (Ratepayer Protection Act) | FAVPDF | Mauk, Jeff | Did not advance |
2024 Regular Session6 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 731 Natural Gas - Strategic Infrastructure Development and Enhancement (Ratepayer Protection Act) | FAVPDF | Mauk, Jeff | Did not advance |
| HB 836 Major Highway Capacity Expansion Projects - Impact Assessments and Workgroup (Transportation and Climate Alignment Act of 2024) | FAVPDF | Mauk, Jeff | Did not advance |
| HB 864 Energy Efficiency and Conservation Plans | FAVPDF | Mauk, Jeff | Enacted |
| HB 864 Energy Efficiency and Conservation Plans | FAVPDF | Mauk, Jeff | Enacted |
| HB 1247 Environment – Advanced Clean Cars II Program – Application and Enforcement | UNF | Mauk, Jeff | Did not advance |
| SB 681 Major Highway Capacity Expansion Projects - Impact Assessments and Mitigation Plans (Transportation and Climate Alignment Act of 2024) | FAVPDF | Mauk, Jeff | Did not advance |
2023 Regular Session4 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 230 Department of the Environment - Zero-Emission Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles - Regulations (Clean Trucks Act of 2023) | FAV | Carlson, John | Enacted |
| SB 224 Department of the Environment - Zero-Emission Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles - Regulations (Clean Trucks Act of 2023) | FAVPDF | Robba, Dave | Enacted |
| SB 224 Department of the Environment - Zero-Emission Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles - Regulations (Clean Trucks Act of 2023) | FAVPDF | Robba, Dave | Enacted |
| SB 781 Offshore Wind Energy - State Goals and Procurement (Promoting Offshore Wind Energy Resources Act) | FAV | Carlson, John | Enacted |
2022 Regular Session2 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 829 Department of the Environment – Zero–Emission Medium and Heavy Duty Vehicles – Regulations (Zero–Emission Truck Act of 2022) | FAVPDF | Robba, Dave | Did not advance |
| SB 687 Department of the Environment – Zero–Emission Medium and Heavy Duty Vehicles – Regulations (Zero–Emission Truck Act of 2022) | FAVPDF | Robba, Dave | Did not advance |
2021 Regular Session3 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| SB 414 Climate Solutions Now Act of 2021 | FAVPDF | Robba, Dave | Passed both chambers |
| SB 418 Maryland Energy Administration – Energy and Water Efficiency Standards – Alterations | FAVPDF | Robba, Dave | Did not advance |
| SB 462 Public Utilities - Low-Income Housing - Energy Performance Targets | INFOPDF | Robba, Dave | Did not advance |