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From the Maryland Public Service Commission’s Notice: 

[ *** ] The Next Generation Energy Act (SB 937/HB 1035) signed into law by Governor Wes Moore on May 20, 2025, among other things, established a solicitation process whereby certain generation sources may be selected by the Maryland Public Service Commission (the “Commission”) to have an opportunity to go through an expedited Certification of Public Convenience and Necessity (“CPCN”) process.1 Generation eligible to apply under this solicitation process includes: 

1. Dispatchable Energy Generation: A generating station or energy storage device with: 
2. an Effective Load Carrying Capability (“ELCC”) of at least 65% as determined by PJM Interconnection, LLC’s (“PJM”) most recent ELCC Rating; and 
3. a lower greenhouse gas emissions profile than coal or oil energy generating stations. 
4. Large Capacity Energy Resource: A generating station or energy storage device that: 
5. on or before January 1, 2025: i. has applied to PJM for interconnection approval; or ii. has been approved by PJM for interconnection; and 
6. has a capacity rating equal to or greater than 20 megawatts after accounting for the effective load carrying capability.

The Commission hereby provides notice that the Solicitation Period officially commences on October 1, 2025, and, unless extended, will conclude at the close of business on October 31, 2025. The authority for this solicitation and the expedited CPCN process is established under Public Utilities Article (“PUA”) § 7–1201, 7–1206, 7–1207, 7–1208, 7–1209, and 7–207 or 7– 207.5. All applicants should familiarize themselves with these statutes and all other statutes relevant to the CPCN processes.

Within 45 days after the closing date for the Solicitation Period, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Power Plant Research Program (“PPRP”) shall recommend to the Commission proposals to be authorized to utilize the expedited CPCN process under PUA §7– 207.5. Unless the Commission grants a request for an extension for good cause, not later than 60 days after the close of the Solicitation Period the Commission shall approve, conditionally approve, or deny a proposal submitted in response to a solicitation issued under PUA § 7–1206.

If selected by the Commission, the Dispatchable Energy Generation or Large Capacity Energy Resource shall be eligible for the expedited CPCN process established under PUA § 7– 207 and 7–207.5. Applicants should note that the sections applicable to Dispatchable Energy Generation or Large Capacity Energy Resource under these articles are abrogated at the end of June 30, 2030.

There may be a pre-application meeting for any interested applicant to ask questions of the Commission, PPRP, and the Maryland Department of the Environment regarding the application and CPCN process. If one is scheduled, the Commission will issue a subsequent notice with dates.

Accordingly, the Commission initiates Public Conference 74 (“PC 74”) to facilitate the submission of expedited CPCN applications, and invites any party interested in submitting a proposal to file their proposal via the Commission’s eFile system.  All proposals should be addressed to Andrew S. Johnston, Executive Secretary, Maryland Public Service Commission, William Donald Schaefer Tower, 6 Saint Paul Street, 16th Floor, Baltimore, Maryland 21202, and reference “PC 74” in the subject line. The application requirements are attached to this notice.

Notice (09/30/2025)
PC74 (09/30/2025)
(Dispatchable Generation And Large Capacity Energy Resource—Solicitation)