Bill > HB1037

This bill establishes the Strategic Energy Planning Office within the Public Service Commission to develop a comprehensive approach to energy resource planning and risk assessment. The bill creates a new Comprehensive Wholesale Energy Markets and Bulk Power System Risk Report that will be developed every three years, with the first report due by September 1, 2028. The report will include detailed 20-year projections of electricity load and energy demands, examining various scenarios for meeting the state's energy needs and clean energy goals. The Office will be responsible for conducting in-depth analysis of wholesale energy market risks, potential resource adequacy issues, and developing recommendations for addressing these challenges. The bill requires the Office to engage in stakeholder processes, coordinate with various state agencies, and provide comprehensive reports to the Governor and General Assembly. Additionally, the bill mandates several supporting studies, including an examination of an independent distribution operator by the Public Service Commission, methods for reducing transmission constraints by the Department of Transportation, and power flow analyses by the Maryland Energy Administration. The Strategic Energy Planning Office will have a director appointed for a 5-year term, with the goal of ensuring long-term energy system reliability, affordability, and alignment with the state's climate and energy policy objectives.

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