Energy Storage and Virtual Power Plant Bills to Watch
Several state lawmakers are considering energy storage related bills that among other things would require the regulators and electric utilities to develop virtual power…
News Stories: Maryland
March 27, 2026
March 25, 2026
Utilities File “Do Not Transfer List” Status Reports
The Maryland utilities continue to submit “do not transfer list” status reports See links for utility specific reports: Pepco | WGL | BGE. Suppliers submitted…
PSC Seeks Comments on Standard Evaluation Metrics for TOU Program Reports
In a notice the Maryland PSC seeks proposals for standard evaluation metrics for the Drive Act’ Time-of-use Programs As part of the 2024 Distributed Renewable…
March 18, 2026
Maryland Interconnection Work Group Files Phase III Report
On March 16, 2026 Staff filed the Interconnection Work Group report on the status of Phase III in the implementation of FERC Order No. 2222 and retail grid services in…
March 17, 2026
Notice Of Rulemaking and Proposed Energy Storage Interconnection Rule
On March 17th the Maryland PSC Staff Phase VI Interconnection Workgroup filed slide deck to be used at next workgroup meeting. See:…
March 16, 2026
PSC Issues a Notice Convening a Public Conference for Transmission-Connected Energy Storage
On March 15, 2026 the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) issues a notice announcing that it is initiating a proceeding, establishing workgroup, and extending…
March 13, 2026
Utilities File “Customer Choice” and “Do Not Transfer Lists”
On March 13th WGL and Pepco submitted February 2026 Customer Choice report. Utilities continue to submit “do not transfer list” status reports. See links for…
March 11, 2026
Maryland Files Proposed Revisions to Energy Storage Rulemaking
On March 9, 2026 Staff Filed A Redline Of Proposed Regulations To COMAR 20.50.09 In The Interconnection Workgroup and the Implementation of FERC Order No. 2222 and…
Hearing Held on Bill Seeking to Repeal Ban on Residential Energy Shopping
On March 10th the Environment and Transportation Committee hearing held a hearing on HB1494 seeking to repeal ban on residential energy shopping in the State of…
Cost Effectiveness and Impact Evaluation Reports Filed in EmPOWER Program
On March 10th WGL submitted its 2024 Cost Effectiveness and Impact Evaluation reports in the Maryland Public Service Commission’s (PSC’s) EmPOWER Maryland program. As a…
