Bill > SB951

This bill modifies Maryland's public utilities law to give investor-owned electric companies (private electricity providers) direct authorization to construct, acquire, lease, and operate their own generating facilities and transmission facilities necessary to interconnect those generating facilities with the electric system. The bill removes the previous requirement that the Public Service Commission (referred to as the "Commission" in the text) must first determine long-term electricity demand and specifically allow such infrastructure development. Instead, the electric companies can now independently pursue these infrastructure projects, subject to meeting the requirements of Subtitle 2 of the relevant title. The bill effectively streamlines the process for electric companies to expand their own power generation and transmission capabilities, potentially giving them more flexibility in developing energy infrastructure. The changes will take effect on October 1, 2025, providing a clear timeline for implementation of these new provisions.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0951?ys=2025RS