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HB 1572 — Maryland

Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard – Eligible Sources – Waste–to–Energy

Altering the definition of "Tier 1 renewable source" for purposes of including energy derived from waste as an energy source eligible for inclusion in the renewable energy portfolio standard.

Latest action: Hearing 3/13 at 1:30 p.m. · Mar 13, 2026

In committeeEnergy MattersEnergy Technology and InfrastructureEnergy and ClimateRenewable Energy SourcesUtilitiesUtility Regulation

Synopsis written by the legislature's own staff, as published on the official bill page. Status label is derived from the recorded actions. The full text below is the record.

Committees: Environment and Transportation (House of Delegates)

Updated Mar 17, 2026

Timeline

  1. First Reading Environment and Transportation

    Feb 13, 2026 · House of Delegates

  2. Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.

    Feb 13, 2026 · House of Delegates

  3. Hearing canceled

    Mar 6, 2026 · House of Delegates

  4. Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m.

    Mar 6, 2026 · House of Delegates

  5. Hearing canceled

    Mar 13, 2026 · House of Delegates

  6. Hearing 3/13 at 1:30 p.m.

    Mar 13, 2026 · House of Delegates

Sponsored by Jeff Ghrist

No recorded floor votes yet.

Fiscal and Policy Note — official analysis by legislative staff (PDF) Bill text (First reading) — Maryland General Assembly (PDF) Official record — Maryland General Assembly bill page

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