MD HB1035

Establishes procurement processes for dispatchable energy generation, large capacity energy resources, nuclear energy projects, and front-of-the-meter transmission energy storage devices (up to 1,600 MW total storage capacity across two solicitations), with expedited certificate of public convenience and necessity review timelines of 295 days for qualifying projects

Requires investor-owned electric companies to submit plans for 150 MW of distribution-connected front-of-the-meter energy storage by November 2026, with devices operational by November 2027-2028, and mandates 30% third-party ownership goal

Creates specific rate schedules for large load customers (100+ MW demand, 80%+ load factor) to protect residential ratepayers from financial risks of data center-style interconnections, including requirements for transmission buildout cost coverage, exit fees, and collateral

Removes waste-to-energy and refuse-derived fuel from Tier 1 renewable sources in the renewable energy portfolio standard, effective January 1, 2025 for most facilities and July 1, 2026 for public instrumentalities

Authorizes Maryland Strategic Energy Investment Fund compliance fee revenue to provide "Legislative Energy Relief Refunds" as bill credits to residential electric customers, distributed twice during fiscal year 2026 during peak summer and winter months