Author: MCEC Staff Published: 3/21/2026 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 meeting recordings and a full list of tracked bills that might impact your bottom line and our environment.
EGISLATION ON THE MOVE
Progressed Legislation
HB1532 – Utility RELIEF (Reducing Energy Load Inflation for Everyday Families) Act
HB1532 – Through the amendment process, the bill was renamed, and the following pieces of legislation have been incorporated:
- SB0002/HB0001
- SB0341/HB0345
- SB0386/HB0897
- SB0434/HB0702
- SB0596/HB0940
- SB0771/HB1516
- SB0841
- SB0966/HB1476
- HB0540
- HB0928
- HB1040
- HB1104
SB0270/HB0674 – Public Service Commission – Full Costs and Benefits Analysis of Sources of Electricity Generation
SB0270 – FAV w/ Am by Senate Education, Energy & Environment – 03.18.26
SB0270 – 2nd Reading Passed/Am – 03.18.26
SB0344/HB0734 – Property Tax – Agricultural Use Assessment – Community Solar Energy Generating Systems
SB0344 – FAV w/ Am by Senate Budget & Taxation – 03.19.26
SB0344 – 2nd Reading Passed/Am – 03.19.26
HB0734 – FAV w/ Am by House Ways & Means – 03.19.26
HB0734 – 2nd Reading Passed/Am – 03.19.26
SB0553/HB0833 – Commission to Advance Lithium-Ion Battery Safety in Maryland – Reestablishment
HB0833 – FAV w/ Am by House Environment & Transportation – 03.19.26
HB0833 – 2nd Reading Passed/Am – 03.19.26
HB0870 – Maryland Building Performance Standards – Energy Conservation Requirements (Large Buildings for Tomorrow Act)
HB0870 – FAV w/ Am by House Environment & Transportation – 03.19.26
HB0870 – 2nd Reading Passed/Am – 03.19.26
HB1532 – Utility RELIEF (Reducing Energy Load Inflation for Everyday Families) Act
HB1532 – FAV w/ Am by House Environment & Transportation – 03.13.26
HB1532 – Laid Over until March 16 – 03.13.26
HB1532 – 2nd Reading Passed/Am – 03.17.26
HB1532 – 3rd Reading Passed (108-25) – 03.17.26
HB1532 – Crossed Over to Senate – 03.17.26
HB1554 – Sales and Use Tax – Electricity for Agriculture Purposes – Study and Report
HB1554 – FAV w/ Am by House Ways & Means – 03.13.26
HB1554 – 2nd Reading Passed – 03.17.26
HB1554 – 3rd Reading Passed (122-9) – 03.18.26
HB1554 – Crossed Over to Senate – 03.18.26
View the complete list of tracked legislation
UPCOMING HEARINGS
Monday, March 24
SB0025/HB0290 – Income Tax – Cybersecurity Technology and Service Tax Credit – Alterations
HB0451 – Maryland Zero Emission Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Council – Reporting and Sunset Extension
HB0663 – Department of the Environment – Federal Policy on Greenhouse Gas Emissions – Reporting
Wednesday, March 26
HB0648 – Office of Home Energy Programs – Uniform Redetermination Process – Age
UPCOMING HEARINGS
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
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