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This bill modifies Maryland's Community Solar Energy Generating Systems Program to expand subscription eligibility and credit opportunities for low-income and moderate-income (LMI) subscribers. Specifically, the bill allows LMI subscribers to hold a subscription to a community solar energy generating system located in a different electric service territory from where they reside, which was previously prohibited. The bill ensures that these LMI subscribers will receive the same bill credit value as subscribers in the same service territory. Additionally, the bill requires the Public Service Commission to establish a process for exchanging community solar bill credits between systems in different electric service areas. Key definitions in the bill include clarifying what constitutes a "community solar energy generating system" (a solar energy system connected to the electric grid that credits electricity to subscribers' bills) and defining "LMI subscriber" as someone who is low-income, moderate-income, or resides in an overburdened or underserved community. The bill aims to increase access to solar energy for renters and lower-income residents, promote renewable energy development, and facilitate broader participation in community solar programs. The provisions will take effect on October 1, 2025.

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