MD SB843

Public Service Commission must establish the SUNRISE Program by July 1, 2027 as a successor to net energy metering, providing compensation for electricity exported to the grid that includes energy value, capacity value, transmission value, avoided distribution costs, and emissions benefits

Statewide net energy metering capacity limit of 3,000 megawatts AC will count both operational systems and reserved capacity for projects meeting interconnection requirements but not yet operational

Office of Home Energy Programs will administer enrollment of low- and moderate-income households in the Community Solar Energy Generating Systems Program through an opt-out process with 45-day notice period

Low- and moderate-income subscribers enrolled through the Office of Home Energy Programs must receive guaranteed electric bill savings of 20% of bill credit value, with no enrollment or termination fees

Community solar systems may meet the 40% low/moderate-income subscriber requirement either through traditional subscriber organization enrollment or by dedicating 8% of output for free application to eligible households by the Office of Home Energy Programs or Maryland Energy Administration