Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard – Solar Energy – Compliance Fees
Sponsor: Pam Queen (District 14)Committee: Economic MattersSubject: Utility RegulationStatus: Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 9, 2023)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Altering the compliance fee for a shortfall from the required percentage of energy from Tier 1 renewable sources to be derived from solar energy for the renewable energy portfolio standard beginning in 2025 and later.
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Testimony (16)
MGA witness listFAV 11FavorableFWA 2Favorable with amendmentsUNF 2UnfavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Greenberg, Joshua | Baltimore County | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Smith, Luke | CI Renewables | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Myers, Doug | Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | McGilvray, Laurie | Climate Justice Wing of the Maryland Legislative Coalition | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Brock, Jenlobbyist | High Street Strategies | Oral |
| FAV | Auerbach, Ruth | Indivisible Howard County | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Harbeson, Kristenlobbyist | Maryland League of Conservation Voters | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Posner, Mark | Maryland Sierra Club | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Elrich, Marc | Montgomery County Government | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Niphakis, Ally | SRECTrade, Inc | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Queen, Delegate Queenlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Mayhew, Kim | Perry White Ross & Jacobson | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Fink, Nelda | Individual | Position only |
| FWA | Anleu, Brianlobbyist | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Queen, Pamela | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Fahrig, Landon | Maryland Energy Administration | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVBrock, JenHigh Street StrategiesRegistered for: Oceantic Network; KaBoom, Inc.; City of Salisbury; US Wind, Inc.; Greater Baden Medical Services; CI Renewables…
FAVHarbeson, KristenMaryland League of Conservation VotersRegistered for: Maryland League of Conservation Voters
FWAAnleu, BrianRegistered for: AOBA; Apartment & Office Building Association; National Apartment Association