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PSC Issues Establishes Future Programming Work for EmPOWER Maryland
On October 7, 2026 Maryland PSC issued an order reestablishing Future Programming Work Group for the purpose of providing recommendations to the PSC to support its provision of “recommendations for changes to the EmPOWER Maryland Program,” as directed by the Utility RELIEF Act, including addressing the following topics: (1) Size and scope of individual utility goals; (2) “Ways in which the programs and services should be restructured to further avoid electric system reliability risk and wholesale energy costs”; (3) “Methods for selecting [EmPOWER] programs and services… including cost-effectiveness testing”; and (4) “Any other modifications… that would improve the cost effectiveness of the program and/or improve the efficacy of the program in meeting energy State goals.”
Next Steps:
Comments on semi-annual reports and 2027-2029 plans due by 10/15/26; legislative-style hearings scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on 10/26-10/29/26.
