MD HB345 | 2026 | Regular Session
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 22)
Status: Introduced on January 19 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-01-22 - Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Environment and Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 19 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-01-22 - Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Environment and Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Authorizing the purchase, installation, and use of a certain portable solar energy generating system for certain purposes; altering the renewable energy portfolio standard; requiring that certain alternative compliance fees be paid into a certain escrow account rather than into the Maryland Strategic Energy Investment Fund; requiring the Public Service Commission to require electric companies to procure a certain number of SRECs and SREC-IIs; requiring the Commission to issue certain solicitations; etc.
Title
Public Utilities - Solar Energy Generating Systems and Solar Renewable Energy Credits (Affordable Solar Act)
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-22 | House | Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2026-01-19 | House | First Reading Environment and Transportation |
Same As/Similar To
SB341 (Crossfiled) 2026-02-09 - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.
Subjects
Applicants and Applications
Apprenticeships and Internships
Commerce and Business
Community Development
Construction
Consumer Protection
Contractors
Contracts
Energy and Climate
Energy Matters
Energy Technology and Infrastructure
Environmental Matters
Equipment
Escrow Accounts
Evaluations and Reviews
Ex-Offenders
Fees
Health
Industry and Manufacturing
Interest
Job Training
Labor and Industry, Division of
Minorities
Notices
Penalties and Sentences
Procurement
Public Service Commission
Recruitment and Hiring
Reimbursements
Renewable Energy Sources
Revenue and Taxes
Safety
Salaries and Compensation
Small Business
Solar Energy
Solicitation
Standards and Best Practices
Time
Utilities
Utility Regulation
Veterans
Women
Work, Labor, and Employment
Apprenticeships and Internships
Commerce and Business
Community Development
Construction
Consumer Protection
Contractors
Contracts
Energy and Climate
Energy Matters
Energy Technology and Infrastructure
Environmental Matters
Equipment
Escrow Accounts
Evaluations and Reviews
Ex-Offenders
Fees
Health
Industry and Manufacturing
Interest
Job Training
Labor and Industry, Division of
Minorities
Notices
Penalties and Sentences
Procurement
Public Service Commission
Recruitment and Hiring
Reimbursements
Renewable Energy Sources
Revenue and Taxes
Safety
Salaries and Compensation
Small Business
Solar Energy
Solicitation
Standards and Best Practices
Time
Utilities
Utility Regulation
Veterans
Women
Work, Labor, and Employment
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Utilities | 7 | 1232 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Public Utilities | 7 | 1233 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Public Utilities | 7 | 1234 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Public Utilities | 7 | 1235 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Public Utilities | 7 | 321 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Public Utilities | 7 | 701 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Public Utilities | 7 | 703 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Public Utilities | 7 | 705 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Public Utilities | 7 | 709.2 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Tax - General | 8 | 404 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Tax - General | 8 | 408 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0345?ys=2026RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0345f.pdf |
