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This bill mandates studies by the Maryland Public Service Commission (Commission) and the Maryland Energy Administration (Administration) concerning electricity supply and regional market participation. Specifically, the Commission will investigate the advantages and disadvantages of requiring electric companies to secure at least 80% of their future electricity needs through contracts over the next five years. Additionally, the Commission and Administration, in collaboration with neighboring states, will examine the benefits and costs of potentially leaving the PJM capacity market model, which is a system for ensuring sufficient electricity generation capacity, and explore alternatives like a multistate agreement for securing capacity through private contracts or auctions. They will also study the feasibility of withdrawing from PJM altogether and either creating a new independent regional transmission organization or joining an existing one. The findings and recommendations from these studies are to be reported to the Governor and the General Assembly by December 31, 2026.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0092?ys=2026RS