Policy Updates

The Maryland Clean Energy Center (MCEC) keeps you informed about public policy decisions made by the General Assembly during the legislative session, with the potential to impact the energy sector in our state! Our team monitors activity in the Maryland General Assembly, looking for legislation relevant to our mission and your interest in advancing the adoption of clean energy products, services, technologies, and innovation. 

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You can view an archive of the 2025 Policy Watch here.

The 448th Legislative Session of the Maryland General Assembly kicked off on January 14, 2026. Dive into the latest legislation using our 2026 Maryland General Assembly Policy Tracker:

GENERATION, SUPPLY & TRANSMISSION

SB0026 – Public Utilities – Off-Grid Electricity Providers – Exemption

SB0092/HB0143 – Electric Company Contracts, Capacity Market Models, and Regional Transmission Organizations – Studies

SB0201/HB0040 – Public Utilities – Transmission Lines – Advanced Transmission Technologies

HB0079 – Climate Solutions Affordability Act of 2026

HB0460 – Solar Energy – Construction of Generating Stations in Priority Preservation Areas and Study

RATEPAYER COST CONCERNS

SB0002/HB0001 – Investor-Owned Electric, Gas, and Gas and Electric Companies – Cost Recovery – Limitations

SB0386 – Electricity Transmission and Distribution, Energy Storage, and Maryland Strategic Energy Investment Fund (Lower Bills and Local Power Act of 2026)

HB0521 – Electric Companies and Gas Companies – Customer Bill Surcharge – Repeal

HB0540 – Investor-Owned Electric, Gas, and Gas and Electric Companies – Utility Rate Changes (Public Service Company Transparency Act)

TRANSPORTATION

SB0059/HB0437 – Transportation – Major Highway Capacity Expansion Projects and Impact Assessments (Transportation and Climate Alignment Act of 2026)

SB0106/HB0183 – Vehicle Laws – Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program – Repeal

SB0275 – Vehicle Laws – Electric Vehicle Dealer Licenses – City of Bowie

HB0405 – Condominiums and Homeowners Associations – Governing Documents – Electric Vehicle Recharging Equipment

HB0437 – Transportation – Major Highway Capacity Expansion Projects and Impact Assessments (Transportation and Climate Alignment Act of 2026)

HB0451 – Maryland Zero Emission Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Council – Reporting and Sunset Extension

FINANCE

SB0023 – Green and Renewable Energy Efficiency for Nonprofits (GREEN) Loan Program and Fund – Establishment

SB0223/HB0245 – Maryland Energy Administration – Jane E. Lawton Conservation Loan Program and Maryland Strategic Energy Investment Fund

ENERGY SOURCE SITING & ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE

SB0116 – Board of Public Works – Contract Review – Climate and Sustainability Information

SB0373/HB0066 – Environment – Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative – Withdrawal (Restoring Energy Freedom Act)

SB0432/HB0572 – Attorney General Actions and Climate Crimes Accountability Fund (Climate Crimes Accountability Act)

HB0066 – Environment – Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative – Withdrawal (Restoring Energy Freedom Act)

HB0167 – Gasoline-Powered Leaf Blowers – Purchase and Use – Prohibitions

HB0509 – Campaign Finance – Contributions by Gas and Electric Utility Companies – Prohibition

BUILDING & HOME RESILIENCY

HB0353 – Prince George’s County – Termination of Gas or Electric Service to Multifamily Dwelling Units – Notification PG 406-25

TAXES

SB0025/HB0290 – Income Tax – Cybersecurity Technology and Service Tax Credit – Alterations

HB0087 – Income Tax – Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit

HB0112 – Property Tax – Agricultural Use Assessment – Community Solar Energy Generating Systems

HB0556 – Property Tax Credit – Utility Service Expenses for Dwellings (Maryland Family Utility Tax Relief Act)

IMPACT ASSESSMENTS, INFRASTRUCTURE, REGULATIONS & REPORTS

SB0265 – Community Solar Energy Generating Systems – Prohibited Locations – Adjacent Parcels

SB0270 – Public Service Commission – Full Costs and Benefits Analysis of Sources of Electricity Generation

SB0303/HB0344 – Business Regulation – Sale of Motor Fuel – Pricing Signage

SB0341/HB0345 – Public Utilities – Solar Energy Generating Systems and Solar Renewable Energy Credits (Affordable Solar Act)

SB0381/HB0614 – Education – School Building Energy Usage – Monthly Report

HB0039 – Net Energy Metering – Portable Solar Electric Generating Facilities

HB0054 – Task Force to Study Restructuring Maryland’s Electric Utility Industry

HB0119 – Energy Performance Contracts – Navigators, Funding, and Requirements

HB0517 – Emission Standards, Ambient Air Quality Standards, and Solid Waste Management – Local Authority

HJ0002 – United States of America – National Infrastructure Bank