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This bill modifies Maryland's public utilities laws to allow for greater flexibility in energy generation and transmission, primarily focusing on natural gas and nuclear energy. The legislation permits the construction, permitting, and operation of energy generating systems that produce energy from natural gas, subject to obtaining necessary certificates and commission approvals. It gives investor-owned electric companies and electricity suppliers the ability to construct, acquire, lease, and operate their own generating and transmission facilities, with the Public Service Commission potentially requiring such actions to meet long-term electricity demand. The bill explicitly supports the development of additional nuclear energy in the state, including small modular reactors and combinations of nuclear and natural gas energy. Additionally, the legislation encourages PJM Interconnection, LLC (a regional transmission organization) to create an expedited interconnection process for new thermal generation resources in Maryland. The changes are set to take effect on October 1, 2025, and are designed to enhance the state's energy infrastructure and provide more options for reliable clean energy generation.

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