Maryland
Maryland known for the Chesapeake Bay, blue crabs, and as the birthplace of the U.S. National Anthem is making waves in the solar energy industry Although small in size, the Maryland is keeping up with some of its bigger competitors ranking as the 13th highest solar producing state in the nation. Maryland has recently proposed and implemented legislation geared towards the increase in solar energy production in the state. Expect to see Maryland make significant advances in its solar energy production and incentives programs with forward-thinking policies and initiatives.
Solar Energy Future Reports
Current and Recent Initiatives
- House Bill 584 – Net Energy Metering
Increases the maximum generation capacity of an electric generating system used by an eligible customer-generator for net metering to 5 megawatts, prohibits the Public Service Commission from prohibiting the construction or operation of multiple net-metered solar generating facilities located on contiguous lots that are owned by a local government solely because the capacity of the combined net metering systems exceeds the 5-megawatt limit.