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PSC Issued Order Approving Utilities EmPower Program Plans
Dockets:
9705
Category: Maryland
The Maryland PSC issued order approving the utilities’ revised EmPOWER program plans, subject to the terms and directions included in the order.
As previously reported, EmPOWER Maryland is a program of the state’s gas and electricity utilities which covers energy efficiency, conservation, and demand response programs pursuant to the EmPOWER Maryland Energy Efficiency Act of 2008.
Next steps include:
- Work group is directed to provide the MD PSC with its results and recommendations as required by HB 864 by April 1, 2025.
- The EAG is directed to file a status report on its efforts by April 15, 2025.
- The MD PSC is required to report the results of the work group study and its recommendations to the General Assembly by July 1, 2025.
- The EAG must file its recommended greenhouse reduction goals for the 2027-2029 program cycle by October 15, 2025.
Order (12/30/2024)
9705 (Opened 06/07/2023)
MDPSC’s proceeding to consider, approve, and monitor the 2024-2026 EmPOWER Maryland program.
