PSC Seeks Generation Proposals Under Next Gen Energy Act
September 30, 2025
Media Contact: Tori Leonard | tori.leonard@maryland.gov
(BALTIMORE, MD) – The Maryland Public Service Commission today opened an application window for solicitations for dispatchable generation and large capacity energy resources under the provisions of the Next Generation Energy Act of 2025, passed by the Maryland General Assembly and signed into law in May by Governor Wes Moore.
Certain energy generation sources may be selected by the Commission to proceed through an expedited certificate of public convenience and necessity (CPCN) process. A CPCN grants an applicant the authority to construct an energy generating station in Maryland. Under an expedited process, the Commission shall make its decision regarding a CPCN within 295 days (about 9–10 months).
Generation eligible to apply under this solicitation includes:
- Dispatchable generation – which is a generator with an effective load carrying capability (ELCC) rating of at least 65% and that would emit fewer greenhouse gases than coal or oil generating facilities. ELCC refers to how much of the resource’s output is expected to be available to meet electricity demand during peak times.
- Large capacity energy resources (which can include battery energy storage devices) that, as of January 1, 2025, have applied to, or been approved by, PJM for interconnection, and has a capacity rating of 20 MW after accounting for ELCC.
“The Next Generation Energy Act provides a pathway to encourage new generation development and improve resource adequacy in Maryland without the State or ratepayers making a financial commitment,” said Frederick H. Hoover, chair of the Commission.
According to the Commission’s notice, the solicitation period opens on October 1, 2025 and, unless extended, will close on October 31, 2025. Within 45 days after the solicitation period closes, the Power Plant Research Program (PPRP) of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources will recommend to the Commission proposals eligible for the expedited CPCN process. Within 60 days after the close of the solicitation period, unless otherwise extended for good cause, the Commission must approve, conditionally approve, or reject projects to proceed through the expedited CPCN review.