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FILE - Solar panels operate on a farm near homes Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, in Lancaster, Ky. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel, File)

As Delawareans continue to grapple with rising electricity costs, Governor Matt Meyer announced Tuesday that four new community solar projects have been accepted into the state's Jobs First Permitting Accelerator Program, a move the administration says will expand access to affordable energy while strengthening Delaware's power grid.

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The legislation would give the state the final say on solar projects, preventing local leaders from denying them. While supporters argue that Maryland is lagging behind in meeting its energy demands, opponents believe the bill undermines local authority.

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WORCESTER COUNTY, Md. -- County officials tell us they are being "big-footed" by the state of Maryland when it comes to solar energy. The county wants to be strict with where these large-scale projects can go, but local jurisdictions feel their voices are being silenced.