Bill > HB220

This bill modifies Maryland's Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard by removing certain energy sources from the list of Tier 1 renewable sources and adjusting eligibility requirements. Specifically, the bill eliminates waste-to-energy and refuse-derived fuel from the Tier 1 renewable sources definition, leaving 11 eligible sources including solar, wind, biomass, methane, geothermal, ocean energy, certain fuel cells, small hydroelectric plants, poultry litter-to-energy, thermal biomass systems, and wastewater used for heating or cooling. The bill maintains existing provisions about grid connection requirements for different renewable energy sources and clarifies that solar renewable energy credit holders must first offer credits to electricity suppliers or electric companies. The changes will apply to renewable energy portfolio standard compliance years starting on or after January 1, 2025, with the act taking effect on October 1, 2025. The bill also includes a provision ensuring that existing obligations or contract rights are not impaired by these modifications.

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