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Introduced
02/06/2023
02/06/2023
In Committee
04/06/2023
04/06/2023
Crossed Over
04/06/2023
04/06/2023
Passed
Dead
04/10/2023
04/10/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning Energy Storage - Targets and Maryland Energy Storage Program - Establishment FOR the purpose of requiring the Public Service Commission to establish certain targets for the deployment of new energy storage devices in the State; requiring the Commission to establish and implement the Maryland Energy Storage Program to meet certain energy storage goals and develop a certain energy storage system in the State; and generally relating to energy storage in the State. BY repealing and reenacting, without with amendments, Article - Public Utilities Section 7-216(a) Annotated Code of Maryland (2020 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement) BY adding to Article - Public Utilities Section 7-216.1 Annotated Code of Maryland (2020 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement) Preamble
AI Summary
This bill requires the Public Service Commission to establish targets for the cost-effective deployment of new energy storage devices in Maryland, with a goal of achieving 750 megawatts of cumulative energy storage capacity by the end of 2027, 1,500 megawatts by 2030, and 3,000 megawatts by 2033. The bill also directs the Commission to establish the Maryland Energy Storage Program to meet these energy storage goals, which may include competitive procurement mechanisms, a system of energy storage credits and market-based incentives, and a requirement for investor-owned electric companies to install or contract for energy storage devices or energy storage credits. The bill also requires the Commission to report on the program's design and any additional statutory changes needed by the end of 2023.
Committee Categories
Education, Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred Rules and Executive Nominations (on 04/06/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0697?ys=2023RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/bills/sb/sb0697t.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 383226/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/amds/bil_0007/sb0697_38322601.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/votes_comm/sb0697_eee.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/bills/sb/sb0697f.pdf |
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