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Susan Stevens Miller

Senior Attorney Clean Energy Program

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Public Affairs and Communications Strategist
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Susan Stevens Miller is a senior attorney with Earthjustice’s Clean Energy Program.

Prior to joining Earthjustice, Susan served as General Counsel to the Maryland Public Service Commission and came to Earthjustice from the Energy Market Division of the Office of the General Counsel of FERC.

Susan graduated from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County and received her law degree from the University of Maryland School of Law.

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Susan Stevens Miller, Senior Attorney, Clean Energy Program, Earthjustice.
January 23, 2025

It’s Time for The Maryland Legislature To Seize the Moment and Lower Energy Bills

By Susan Stevens Miller

This legislative session, the General Assembly can rein in utility spending, increase energy affordability, and secure Maryland’s energy future.
A man wearing a grey shirt and blue apron stands in front of an electric range top. With one hand, he is holding a white utensil to a steel saucepan. To his left (our right) is a young woman in glasses and a green t shirt. She is holding a jar of something white in one hand and with her other, she is pouring what she scooped out of the jar into the pan. To the man's right (our left) is a young man leaning on the counter beside the stove, smiling at the saucepan. In the background are two other people looking at a chopping board as if prepping ingredients.
May 9, 2024

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly from Maryland’s Legislative Session: Are Maryland’s Climate Mandates at Risk?

By Susan Stevens Miller

While Maryland passed several vital climate bills this session, the state budget includes last-minute rollbacks of crucial policies needed to meet the state’s climate goals.
August 16, 2023

The School Bus is About to Become More Magical in Maryland

By Susan Stevens Miller

Maryland looks to an electric ride for its youngest residents.
A man wearing a grey shirt and blue apron stands in front of an electric range top. With one hand, he is holding a white utensil to a steel saucepan. To his left (our right) is a young woman in glasses and a green t shirt. She is holding a jar of something white in one hand and with her other, she is pouring what she scooped out of the jar into the pan. To the man's right (our left) is a young man leaning on the counter beside the stove, smiling at the saucepan. In the background are two other people looking at a chopping board as if prepping ingredients.
May 18, 2023

It’s Time for Governor Moore to Go Big on Climate Action

By Susan Stevens Miller

Maryland has proposed history-making legislation that could make the state a leader in climate action
A man wearing a grey shirt and blue apron stands in front of an electric range top. With one hand, he is holding a white utensil to a steel saucepan. To his left (our right) is a young woman in glasses and a green t shirt. She is holding a jar of something white in one hand and with her other, she is pouring what she scooped out of the jar into the pan. To the man's right (our left) is a young man leaning on the counter beside the stove, smiling at the saucepan. In the background are two other people looking at a chopping board as if prepping ingredients.
January 24, 2023

Maryland’s Next Climate Challenge: Electrifying Homes for Low-income Marylanders

By Susan Stevens Miller

New report shines a light on Maryland’s opportunity to weave together policies and funding streams to leave no household behind as the state goes electric.
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November 16, 2021

Maryland Commission on Climate Change Makes Moves to Electrify the Old Line State

By Susan Stevens Miller

The recent MD Climate Commission Report makes important recommendations to tackle the climate crisis.
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August 3, 2026

WVUE

Entergy’s plan to build gas plants for Meta’s AI data center

“Meta is once again trying to keep critical information from the public, that includes how it projected the data center’s projected energy demand or load and how many jobs will actually be created by the projects.”
January 14, 2026

Reuters

Environmental law group seeks probe of Meta’s $27 billion Louisiana data center financing

“If Meta ends the lease after four years almost none of the costs of the generating station or the associated transmission will have been paid up by Meta at that point.”
March 26, 2025

Maryland Matters

Lawmakers toss consumer electric bill refund into grab bag of energy bills

“Maryland doesn’t have a reliability problem. It has an affordability problem.”
March 5, 2025

Floodlight

Power for data centers could come at ‘staggering’ cost to consumers

“Our argument is that the ratepayers don't actually benefit from the existence of this data center in this spot. They should not be paying greatly increased utility rates just so that the data center can have a business.”
March 6, 2024

States Newsroom

Commentary: Md. can lead the transition away from fossil fuels

"The energy sector is profoundly transitioning away from toxic fossil fuels to clean renewable energy, and Maryland is among the states that can lead it there."

Latest Press Statements

September 28, 2026

Advocates Appeal Louisiana PSC’s “Arbitrary and Capricious” Decision to Let Meta Off the Hook for its Data Center Project

After the Louisiana PSC ruled that Meta can continue withholding critical information as it fast-tracks approval of seven additional gas plants to power its AI data center, advocates call on the Civil Court to put Louisianans first
July 24, 2026

Earthjustice Clients in Louisiana Respond to White House Ratepayer Protection Pledge

Richland Parish communities fighting Meta's massive data center speak out about the fight for transparency
The ventilation system of a heat pump is located in front of a residential building.
July 8, 2026

Over 100 Tenants Submit Letter Urging Maryland Public Service Commission To Advance Delayed Networked Geothermal Pilot

Pilot, which would improve air quality and lower energy bills, has faced long delays
February 25, 2026

Consumer Groups Alarmed as Louisiana PSC Declines to Take Up Probe Into Meta Risky Financing Deal

Meta's complex financing deal for its largest data center could leave everyday Louisianans paying for three huge new methane gas plants
April 10, 2025

Maryland Lowers Energy Bills and Builds its Clean Energy Future with New Laws

Maryland General Assembly passes new laws that will lower energy costs, rein in data centers, and help Maryland achieve its clean energy goals
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March 21, 2025

Maryland Public Service Commission Rules Washington Gas Light Misled Customers About Impacts of Gas

Utility falsely promoted gas as “clean energy” and downplayed environmental harms in customer bill inserts