Maryland HB940 establishes a program for large load customers to interconnect with the electric system and participate in demand response.

Maryland HB940 creates a framework for large load customers to connect to the electric system and engage in demand response. The bill exempts customers purchasing interconnection capacity from certain certificate requirements. It mandates the Maryland Energy Administration to study surplus interconnection potential and report to the General Assembly. The Public Service Commission must establish an interconnection process for large load customers, including standard and expedited timelines. Customers must submit a load study request and pay a fee before signing service contracts.

Maryland HB940 establishes a program for large load customers to interconnect with the electric system and participate in demand response.

Maryland HB940 creates a framework for large load customers to connect to the electric system and engage in demand response. The bill exempts customers purchasing interconnection capacity from certain certificate requirements. It mandates the Maryland Energy Administration to study surplus interconnection potential and report to the General Assembly. The Public Service Commission must establish an interconnection process for large load customers, including standard and expedited timelines. Customers must submit a load study request and pay a fee before signing service contracts.