Maryland Co-Location Energy Innovation and Reliability Act

SB 947 requires Maryland's Public Service Commission to create regulations for generating stations co-located with data centers that are not connected to the state's main power grid. It directly affects data center operators seeking to build on-site power generation without grid interconnection. Key provisions define such stations as "independent resources" exempt from standard utility fees and renewable energy mandates, mandate backup power and cybersecurity safeguards, and require annual reports on energy sources, environmental impact, and contributions to state energy goals. The bill aims to establish a regulatory framework for these standalone facilities while ensuring reliability and accountability.