Community Solar Energy Generating Systems - Prohibited Locations - Adjacent Parcels
Sponsor: Darrell Odom (District 27A)Committee: Environment and TransportationSubject: Utility RegulationStatus: Hearing 3/13 at 1:30 p.m. (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Repealing certain prohibitions on the location of a community solar energy generating system based on the combined installed capacity of all community solar energy generating systems on adjacent parcels of land.
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Testimony (5)
MGA witness listFAV 4FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendments
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Rager, Duwane | Chaberton Energy | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Ball, Calvin | Howard County Executive | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Odom, Delegate Odomlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Odom, Darrell | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Butchko, Dominic | Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) | Written (PDF) |