MD HB1195

Establishes the SUNRISE (Standard Utility Net-export Rate for Integrated Solar and Energy) Program as a successor to net energy metering, requiring the Public Service Commission to adopt compensation rates by July 1, 2027 that include energy value, capacity value, transmission value, avoided distribution costs, and emissions benefits

Creates a statewide capacity reservation system for net energy metering projects, allowing developers to reserve capacity toward the 3,000 megawatt AC statewide limit upon meeting specified milestones such as submitting interconnection applications and paying required deposits

Requires community solar systems to serve at least 40% of output to low- and moderate-income (LMI) subscribers, with new pathways including enrollment facilitated by the Office of Home Energy Programs or dedicating 8% of output for free allocation to eligible households

Guarantees LMI customers enrolled through the Office of Home Energy Programs a minimum 20% electric bill savings on community solar credits, with no enrollment or termination fees and no requirement to sign subscriber agreements

Requires the Commission to publish a monthly statewide net energy metering capacity tracker beginning October 1, 2026, showing total operational capacity, remaining capacity before the limit is reached, and reserved capacity for projects in development