MD SB966

Public Service Commission must develop a successor program to Maryland's current net energy metering program that incentivizes distributed generation, minimizes ratepayer costs, and ensures fair compensation for energy exports while addressing energy equity concerns

Current net energy metering program ends when capacity reaches 3,000 megawatts or when the Commission implements the successor program; the successor program continues until combined capacity under both programs reaches 6,000 megawatts

Commission must conduct a stakeholder proceeding with input from utilities, renewable energy experts, and consumer advocates, then submit a report to the Governor and General Assembly by December 15, 2026

Report must include recommendations for the successor program, any necessary legislative changes, and treatment of existing participants including community solar and aggregated net energy metering customers

Designated as an emergency bill; successor program provisions take effect when either the Commission submits its report or current program reaches 3,000 megawatts, with October 1, 2031 deadline or provisions become void