Maryland HB1442 establishes a Community Choice Aggregation Pilot Program for counties to act as community choice aggregators.

Maryland HB1442 creates a Community Choice Aggregation Pilot Program allowing counties to form community choice aggregators. These aggregators can negotiate electricity purchases for residential and small commercial customers. The bill outlines the process for counties to initiate the program, including developing an aggregation plan, notifying customers, and obtaining approval from the Public Service Commission. It also establishes a Community Choice Energy Workgroup to advise the Commission.

Maryland HB1442 establishes a Community Choice Aggregation Pilot Program for counties to act as community choice aggregators.

Maryland HB1442 creates a Community Choice Aggregation Pilot Program allowing counties to form community choice aggregators. These aggregators can negotiate electricity purchases for residential and small commercial customers. The bill outlines the process for counties to initiate the program, including developing an aggregation plan, notifying customers, and obtaining approval from the Public Service Commission. It also establishes a Community Choice Energy Workgroup to advise the Commission.