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Energy Storage

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Renewable Energy Certainty Act

The Renewable Energy Certainty Act (Act) codified as Public Utilities Article (PUA) §7–219., Annotated Code of Maryland makes changes to various processes and procedures associated with energy storage devices, including stipulating that a person may not begin construction of a front-of-the-meter energy storage device unless the construction has been approved by the Commission. The Act was approved by the Governor on May 20, 2025, and is effective on July 1, 2025.

For General Information about this program please read the following document on Energy Storage.

There are 3 pathways for front-of-the-meter energy storage device approvals, unless an energy storage project requires a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CPCN):

The Commission’s Consent Agenda (generally for smaller uncomplicated projects and
waiver requests with no opposition)
The Commission’s Administrative Agenda (the normal pathway)
A Docketed Case (generally energy storage devices greater than or equal to 20 MWh AC)

The application for front-of-the-meter energy storage device approval for projects less than 20 MWh can be obtained from <20 MWHr application.

The application for front-of-the-meter energy storage device approval for projects greater than or equal to 20 MWh can be obtained from >= 20 MWHr application.

If the applicant has any questions regarding this process, please email Staff at psc.energystoragestaff@maryland.gov for guidance.

Case No. 9715 docket has more information regarding the Maryland Energy Storage Program Workgroup which has a subteam developing the RM85 regulations. If you are interested in joining this workgroup please contact Anna Craggs at anna@epdiusa.org.

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