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MD SB153

MD SB153
Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard - Municipal Electric Utilities


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Introduced
01/13/2021
In Committee
03/28/2021
Crossed Over
03/02/2021
Passed
03/31/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/18/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Setting the renewable energy portfolio standard for municipal electric utilities for 2021 and later.

AI Summary

This bill sets the renewable energy portfolio standard for municipal electric utilities in Maryland. Specifically, it requires that in 2021, municipal electric utilities must obtain 20.4% of their electricity from Tier 1 renewable sources, including at least 1.95% from solar energy and up to 2.5% from offshore wind energy, as well as 2.5% from Tier 2 renewable sources. In 2022 and later years, the requirement remains 20.4% from Tier 1 renewable sources, including at least 1.95% from solar energy and up to 2.5% from offshore wind energy. The bill takes effect on October 1, 2021.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 175 (on 05/18/2021)

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