Maryland

Summary: Enacted by the Maryland senate in 2007 and effective 2009, Maryland’s small generator interconnection rules delineate four distinct tiers of interconnection, and the smallest systems are not subject to fees to apply for interconnection. The rules cover interconnection for systems up to 10MW in size, and specifically allow for the interconnection of CHP. Systems must adhere to the standards promulgated in IEEE 1547.

Links:

• Code of Maryland Regulations Title 20, Subtitle 50, Chapter 9 can be found here: Regulations
• Visit the DSIRE database for additional information about the authorizing legislation

Contact:

Tim LaRonde
Maryland Energy Administration
1623 Forest Drive, Suite 300
Annapolis, MD 21403
Phone: (410) 260-7539
Phone 2: (800) 723-6374
Fax: (410) 974-2250
E-Mail: meainfo@energy.state.md.us
Web site: http://www.energy.state.md.us

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Description: BGE provides standby service for distributed generation via contracts specifying particular amounts of standby capacity. The actual energy is charged under the regular rate, and there is no ratchet. Allegheny Power provides standby service for distributed generation facilities that are PURPA Qualifying Facilities. Moderate demand and energy charges are based on real-time pricing, and there is no ratchet. Both of these rates are seen as neutral to CHP.

Links:

• BEG’s Schedule S can be viewed here: Tariff
• Allegheny Power Schedule AGS can be viewed here: Tariff 
• PEPCO Energy Holding company’s standby rates, which will be assessed at a later date, can be found here: Rates
• More information about best practices in utility rate design can be found on the EPA’s CHP Partne 08/27/2009

  Last Updated 08/27/2009

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