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in committee · Maryland · House of Delegates Feb 5, 2026

HB 799: Maryland Co-Location Energy Innovation and Reliability Act

HB 799 requires Maryland's Public Service Commission to create regulations for generating stations co-located with data centers that operate independently - without connecting to the state's main power grid. It directly affects data center operators and energy generators by exempting these facilities from state renewable energy mandates, distribution fees, and retail electricity regulations. Key provisions include mandating on-site backup power, cybersecurity safeguards, and annual reports on energy sources, environmental impact, and contributions to state energy goals. The bill aims to establish clear rules for off-grid energy systems while ensuring reliability and accountability.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesExempts data centers from distribution fees and renewable energy mandates, reducing state revenue and weakening fiscal management.90% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyExempts co-located data center power facilities from renewable energy mandates, weakening clean energy standards for that sector.85% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentExempts data centers from renewable energy mandates, removing requirements that would promote clean energy use and weaken environmental regulations.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates cybersecurity safeguards for data centers, directly enhancing tech security protocols as per topic description.90% confidence
Sub-Topics Electric Grid Energy Resilience Utility Regulation Cybersecurity