Author: Pamela Powerss Published: 3/27/2025 MCEC
MCEC staff monitors activity, looking for legislation relevant to our mission and YOUR interest in advancing the adoption of clean energy products, services, and technologies. Policy resources are regularly updated during session for a list of the energy regulation and finance bills introduced that might impact your bottom line and our environment.
TRACKED HIGHLIGHTS: Zoom Link – Legislative Update Meetings – Friday, March 28 – Friday April 11 – 9 AM
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Legislators in the House focused on passing the Operating Budget and the Budget Reconciliation & Financing Act (BRFA) this week. The House Appropriations brought numerous amendments to the floor that were debated, approved, and passed. The Senate debates the bills the remainder of this week and Monday. The differences between the chambers will be negotiated through conference committees assigned by leadership. The Capital Budget is considered after the other budget bills pass.
Policy committees continue hearing bills that crossed, considering others that did not, and schedule voting sessions. HB0960 – Investor-Owned Electric, Gas, and Gas and Electric Companies – Cost Recovery – Limitations and Reporting Requirements (Ratepayer Freedom Act) is scheduled to be heard on the House floor tomorrow (Special Order Calendar No.48). As you recall, the legislation did not cross over because of the special order.
Please find the revised tracking sheet attached for your review and preparation for our discussion tomorrow morning.
We will welcome Jim Gilroy from PSEG to update us on the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project (MPRP).
Regards,
Pamela R. Powers
Director of Government & Industry Relations
Direct: 301-314-6065
Office: 301-314-6061
Email: ppowers@mdcleanenergy.org
5000 College Avenue, Suite 31010
College Park, MD 20740