Maryland HB143 mandates studies on electric company contracts, PJM capacity market model withdrawal, and regional transmission organization options.

Maryland HB143 requires the Public Service Commission and the Maryland Energy Administration to study the benefits and costs of requiring electric companies to contract for at least 80% of their load-serving capacity over the next five years. It also mandates a study on potential options for withdrawing from the PJM capacity market model and either establishing or joining an alternative regional transmission organization. The studies must be completed by December 31, 2026, and a report submitted to the Governor and General Assembly.

Maryland HB143 mandates studies on electric company contracts, PJM capacity market model withdrawal, and regional transmission organization options.

Maryland HB143 requires the Public Service Commission and the Maryland Energy Administration to study the benefits and costs of requiring electric companies to contract for at least 80% of their load-serving capacity over the next five years. It also mandates a study on potential options for withdrawing from the PJM capacity market model and either establishing or joining an alternative regional transmission organization. The studies must be completed by December 31, 2026, and a report submitted to the Governor and General Assembly.