Solar in Maryland

Maryland Policies

Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS)

At least 14.5% of electricity sold in Maryland in 2028 and later must be from solar resources.

Community Solar Program

  • Relevant Statutes and Regulations: PUA §7-306.2; COMAR 20.62
  • The Commission submitted a report reviewing the pilot program to the General Assembly in July 2022.

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Net Energy Metering

Utility bill mechanism for compensating customers for electricity delivered to the grid by the customer.

  • Solar is one of the eligible resources for net energy metering in Maryland.
  • Capped at 3,000 MW statewide.
  • Relevant Statutes and Regulations: PUA §;7-306; COMAR 20.50.10
  • Annual Net Metering Report Available at Commission Reports

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Solar in Maryland Fact Sheet

Types of Solar

Rooftop solar: A solar energy generating system directly installed on a customer’s property.

  • Owned by the customer or a third-party.
  • Can be a residential or commercial system.
  • May be eligible for net-metering and solar renewable energy credits.

Community solar: A solar energy generating system designed to make solar energy accessible to residents and businesses that may be unable or unwilling to install solar on their properties, residences, or buildings.

  • Owned by a subscriber organization.
  • May be eligible for net-metering and solar renewable energy credits.

Utility-Scale solar: A solar energy generating system that sells electricity through power purchase agreements or into the wholesale electricity market.