Maryland HB1476 mandates the Public Service Commission to explore and implement a successor program to the existing net energy metering program.

Maryland HB1476 requires the Public Service Commission to conduct a proceeding to develop and implement a successor program to the existing net energy metering program. The Commission must accept input from various stakeholders, including utility companies, renewable energy industry experts, and consumer advocates. The successor program should incentivize the development of distributed generation, minimize ratepayer costs, and balance grid needs, ratepayer costs, and energy equity. The Commission must submit a report on the successor program by December 15, 2026.

Maryland HB1476 mandates the Public Service Commission to explore and implement a successor program to the existing net energy metering program.

Maryland HB1476 requires the Public Service Commission to conduct a proceeding to develop and implement a successor program to the existing net energy metering program. The Commission must accept input from various stakeholders, including utility companies, renewable energy industry experts, and consumer advocates. The successor program should incentivize the development of distributed generation, minimize ratepayer costs, and balance grid needs, ratepayer costs, and energy equity. The Commission must submit a report on the successor program by December 15, 2026.