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Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard - Renewable Energy Credits - Solar Energy Sources

Sponsor: Regina T. Boyce (District 43A)Committee: Economic MattersSubject: Utility RegulationStatus: Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters (as of Nov 15, 2022)

What this bill does

Official synopsis

Altering the eligibility of solar energy sources for meeting certain portions of Tier 1 requirements of the renewable energy portfolio standard to require that the source is only eligible if it is connected with the electric distribution grid serving Maryland.

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Testimony (7)

MGA witness list
FAV 5FavorableUNF 1UnfavorableINFO 1Information only
PositionWitnessOrganizationTestimony
FAVWilson, BertEFW, Inc.Oral
FAVPlante, CeciliaMaryland Legislative CoalitionPosition only
FAVDelegate Boyce, Delegate BoycelegislatorIndividualOral
FAVKohn, AlexanderIndividualOral + Written (PDF)
FAVLininger, BrettlobbyistIndividualWritten (PDF)
UNFLove, WilliamIndividualPosition only
INFOStanek, JasonMD. Public Service CommissionWritten (PDF)

Organizations on record

Registered lobbyists who testified

FAVLininger, BrettRegistered for: Aflac (American Family Life Assurance Company); Amazon.com Services, LLC; American International Group; Boyd Gaming Corporation; Brookfield Power US Asset Management LLC; Centers for Better Insurance, LLC