Public Utilities - Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity - Energy Storage Devices

HB 1338 requires developers to obtain a certificate from Maryland’s Public Service Commission before starting construction on energy storage devices that meet specific criteria. The bill directly affects companies or entities planning to build large-scale energy storage systems with a minimum capacity of 2 megawatts, installed in front of the meter on the electric distribution system. Key provisions define "energy storage device" to include systems capable of absorbing, storing, and delivering electricity, while excluding smaller or residential-scale installations. This requirement applies to new construction projects only, not existing systems or smaller devices.