Community Solar Energy Generating Systems - Prohibited Locations - Adjacent Parcels

Summary

The measure repeals the rule that blocks a community solar system from being placed on the same or neighboring land if the combined installed capacity would exceed 5 MW, allowing denser solar development. It applies to developers, utilities and low‑ and moderate‑income subscribers while keeping exemptions for rooftops, industrial zones, brownfields, parking structures, rights‑of‑way, airports and other specified sites, and adds a 10 MW threshold with LMI or agrivoltaic conditions. The change is intended to expand access to community solar across Maryland.

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Hearings

• Environment and Transportation — Bill Hearing
  Environment and Transportation · Mar 13, 2026

History

1. Mar 13, 2026Hearing canceled
2. Mar 13, 2026Hearing 3/13 at 1:30 p.m.
3. Mar 11, 2026Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m.
4. Mar 10, 2026Rereferred to Environment and Transportation
5. Feb 17, 2026First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations

Sponsors

• Odom · sponsor

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