Public Service Commission - Renewable Energy Generation - Targets (Maryland Energy Independence Act)

HB 595, the Maryland Energy Independence Act, requires the Public Service Commission to set specific renewable energy targets for electricity generated within Maryland. It mandates that 50% of all electricity sold in the state must come from in-state renewable sources by 2030, rising to 70% by 2035 and 80% by 2040. These targets directly affect electricity providers and the Public Service Commission, which must establish and enforce the goals. The bill amends Maryland law to prioritize locally generated renewable energy, replacing prior standards with these new, time-bound requirements. The law takes effect October 1, 2025.