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MD HB213

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Nino Mangione

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes construction, permitting, and operation of natural gas energy generating systems until Maryland meets its goal of 100% renewable energy (including nuclear energy)
  • Requires applicants to obtain Department of Environment approval and submit a transition plan outlining how the facility will be decommissioned or converted to renewable energy
  • Mandates that natural gas facilities use best available emissions control technologies to minimize greenhouse gas emissions
  • Prohibits new natural gas facility construction after the state reaches 100% renewable energy, and requires existing facilities to be decommissioned or converted to renewable energy within 10 years of that milestone
  • Requires the Public Service Commission to submit an annual report to the General Assembly by December 31 on renewable energy progress and projections for reaching the 100% goal

Legislative Description

Public Utilities - Natural Gas Energy Generation - Authorization and Limitation

Reports

Last Action

Withdrawn by Sponsor

2/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Economic Matters1/8/2025

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