HB 39 / HB 345 — Plug-In Solar Devices — Utility Regulations
Sponsored by: Del. Lorig Charkoudian (HB 345)
Passed One Chamber
pipeline complete
Passage Likelihood
75%
Passed House 108-25. Now in Senate with a tight deadline (April 13). Maryland has a Democratic trifecta and Governor Moore is a clean energy champion. Utility opposition from BGE is the main risk. Short window to pass Senate.
Session Deadline
April 13, 2026
Legislative calendar cutoff
Expected Timeline
Senate vote must happen before April 13. If passed, Governor Moore (D) expected to sign quickly.
Would exempt certified plug-in solar devices from BGE and Pepco interconnection requirements. Part of broader energy package discussions.
If passed: self-install without BGE or Pepco approval.
Law not yet enacted. Maryland utilities currently require interconnection agreements.
Maryland Solar Access Program (MSAP) provides grants for income-eligible residents installing solar PV. Maryland SREC market allows solar owners to sell certificates for each MWh generated. Maryland sales tax exemption on solar equipment. The federal 30% ITC (Section 25D) expired December 31, 2025.
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Maryland has a fully deregulated electricity market. You may be able to get plug-in solar bundled with your electricity plan through a Retail Energy Provider (REP) — potentially at lower cost than buying hardware outright.
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