- A. This chapter applies to Electric System Plans for the advancement of the State policy goals and legislative intent set forth at Public Utilities Article, §§7-801—7-804, et seq., Annotated Code of Maryland, and all other relevant State goals and targets in effect during plan development. The objective of the final Electric System Plan is an electric system that advances State policy goals and is built in a manner that enables an electric company to provide safe, reliable, and cost-effective services and otherwise operates for the public good.
B. An Electric System Plan shall demonstrate a holistic approach to grid planning by:
- (1) Considering cost-effective solutions to electric system needs;
- (2) Incorporating new cost-effective technologies and analytical tools into planning processes to create a modern distribution system;
- (3) Utilizing real-time data to improve forecasting and planning for grid investments; and
- (4) Addressing issues related to other relevant Commission proceedings.
- C. This chapter shall not become effective for electric cooperatives and municipal electric companies until January 1, 2028.
- D. Electric company and gas company coordination on Electric System Plans may be performed, but shall not be required, unless required by law or as otherwise directed by the Commission.
- E. Waiver of Regulations. Upon written request, a regulation in this chapter may be waived by the Commission for “good cause shown”.
Authority: Public Utilities Article, §§1-101, 2-113, 2-121, 7-216, and 7-801—7-804, Annotated Code of Maryland
Effective date: November 24, 2025 (52:23 Md. R. 1140)