Maryland SB843 establishes the SUNRISE Program to replace the net energy metering program, including provisions for community solar energy systems.

Maryland SB843 introduces the SUNRISE Program to succeed the net energy metering program, focusing on community solar energy systems and capacity reservations. It allows community solar systems to dedicate 8% of their output for low-income, moderate-income, and underserved communities. The bill mandates electric companies to automatically accept capacity reservations for qualified systems under specific conditions and requires the establishment of a Standard Utility Net-export Rate for the SUNRISE Program.

Maryland SB843 establishes the SUNRISE Program to replace the net energy metering program, including provisions for community solar energy systems.

Maryland SB843 introduces the SUNRISE Program to succeed the net energy metering program, focusing on community solar energy systems and capacity reservations. It allows community solar systems to dedicate 8% of their output for low-income, moderate-income, and underserved communities. The bill mandates electric companies to automatically accept capacity reservations for qualified systems under specific conditions and requires the establishment of a Standard Utility Net-export Rate for the SUNRISE Program.