Maryland SB596 establishes a program for large load customers to interconnect with the electric system and participate in demand response.

Maryland SB596 creates a program for large load customers to interconnect with the electric system and participate in demand response. The Maryland Energy Administration must study and report on surplus interconnection potential. Large load customers must submit a load study request and pay a fee before signing a service contract. The Public Service Commission will establish an interconnection process, including timelines and a compensation structure for program participation. Large load customers can contract for load management or demand-side management time slots.

Maryland SB596 establishes a program for large load customers to interconnect with the electric system and participate in demand response.

Maryland SB596 creates a program for large load customers to interconnect with the electric system and participate in demand response. The Maryland Energy Administration must study and report on surplus interconnection potential. Large load customers must submit a load study request and pay a fee before signing a service contract. The Public Service Commission will establish an interconnection process, including timelines and a compensation structure for program participation. Large load customers can contract for load management or demand-side management time slots.