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Author: MCEC Staff      Published: 1/17/2026  Maryland Clean Energy Center

The Maryland Clean Energy Center monitors activity throughout the session, looking for legislation relevant to our mission and YOUR interest in advancing the adoption of clean energy products, services, and technologies. Visit our Policy Updates page for a full list of tracked bills that might impact your bottom line and our environment.

NEW LEGISLATION

SB0002/HB0001 – Investor-Owned Electric, Gas, and Gas and Electric Companies – Cost Recovery – Limitations

SB0023 – Green and Renewable Energy Efficiency for Nonprofits (GREEN) Loan Program and Fund – Establishment

SB0026 – Public Utilities – Off-Grid Electricity Providers – Exemption

SB0059 – Transportation – Major Highway Capacity Expansion Projects and Impact Assessments (Transportation and Climate Alignment Act of 2026)

SB0092/HB0143 – Electric Company Contracts, Capacity Market Models, and Regional Transmission Organizations – Studies

SB0106/HB0183 – Vehicle Laws – Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program – Repeal

SB0116 – Board of Public Works – Contract Review – Climate and Sustainability Information

SB0201/HB0040 – Public Utilities – Transmission Lines – Advanced Transmission Technologies

SB0223/HB0245 – Maryland Energy Administration – Jane E. Lawton Conservation Loan Program and Maryland Strategic Energy Investment Fund

HB0039 – Net Energy Metering – Portable Solar Electric Generating Facilities

HB0054 – Task Force to Study Restructuring Maryland’s Electric Utility Industry

HB0066 – Environment – Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative – Withdrawal (Restoring Energy Freedom Act)

HB0079 – Climate Solutions Affordability Act of 2026

HB0087 – Income Tax – Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit

HB0112 – Property Tax – Agricultural Use Assessment – Community Solar Energy Generating Systems

HB0119 – Energy Performance Contracts – Navigators, Funding, and Requirements

HB0167 – Gasoline-Powered Leaf Blowers – Purchase and Use – Prohibitions

HJ0002 – United States of America – National Infrastructure Bank

View the complete list of tracked legislation

UPCOMING HEARINGS

Wednesday, January 21 at 10:00 AM

SB0023 – Green and Renewable Energy Efficiency for Nonprofits (GREEN) Loan Program and Fund – Establishment

SB0116 – Board of Public Works – Contract Review – Climate and Sustainability Information

 

2026 LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION
Join us on February 19 at the historic Governor Calvert House in Annapolis for the Maryland Clean Energy Center’s 2026 Legislative Reception.

Date: Thursday, February 20, 2025

Time: 6:00 PM

Location: 58 State Circle, Annapolis, Maryland 21401

Themed “Playing to Win: Sustainable Power & Economic Growth,” this year’s event will gather Maryland legislators, regulators, and top energy experts to:

  • Gain insights into the current state of the industry
  • Strategize on how best to navigate the quickly changing policy environment
  • Provide essential networking opportunities for collaboration across the clean energy sector

Space is limited – get your tickets now.

The Maryland Clean Energy Center holds a Policy Update Meeting on Fridays at 9:00 AM to review pending legislation and facilitate a discussion among industry stakeholders. If you would like to participate, please register here.