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MD SB677

MD SB677
Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard - Municipal Electric Utilities


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Introduced
02/03/2020
In Committee
02/03/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/18/2020

Introduced Session

2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Setting the renewable energy portfolio standard for municipal electric utilities for 2020 and later.

AI Summary

This bill sets the renewable energy portfolio standard for municipal electric utilities in Maryland. It requires that in 2020, municipal utilities must obtain at least 20.4% of their energy from Tier 1 renewable sources, including at least 1.95% from solar energy and up to 2.5% from offshore wind energy. In 2021 and later years, the requirement remains 20.4% from Tier 1 renewable sources, with the same solar and offshore wind minimums and maximums. The bill also requires that municipal utilities obtain 2.5% of their energy from Tier 2 renewable sources in 2020. This legislation takes effect on October 1, 2020.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. (on 02/05/2020)

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