Plug-in solar in Maryland
Maryland's HB 1532 (Utility RELIEF Act) was signed by Governor Moore on May 12, 2026, with an emergency clause making it effective immediately; it allows plug-in/balcony solar up to 1,200 watts per meter with utility notification required but no interconnection fees or permits.
Where HB 1532 stands right now
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Signed
May 12, 2026
Takes effect
May 12, 2026
Now in effect
Governor Moore signed HB 1532 (Utility RELIEF Act) into law as Chapter 353 with an emergency clause, making the plug-in solar provisions effective immediately upon enactment.
Legislative history
May
12
2026
Governor Moore signed HB 1532 (Utility RELIEF Act) into law as Chapter 353 with an emergency clause, making the plug-in solar provisions effective immediately upon enactment.
Apr
13
2026
The Maryland Senate adopted the conference committee report on HB 1532 by a vote of 35–11, giving the bill final passage in the Senate.
Apr
13
2026
The Maryland House adopted the conference committee report on HB 1532 by a vote of 105–27, giving the bill final passage in the House.
Apr
8
2026
A conference committee was appointed on HB 1532 after the House refused to concur with Senate amendments; House conferees included Delegates Korman, Fraser-Hidalgo, and Guyton.
Apr
6
2026
The Maryland Senate passed HB 1532 on third reading by a vote of 38–4 after adopting amendments.
Apr
2
2026
The Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee reported HB 1532 favorably with amendments.
Mar
17
2026
The Maryland House passed HB 1532 on third reading by a vote of 108–25.
Mar
13
2026
The House Environment and Transportation Committee reported HB 1532 favorably with amendments.
Mar
3
2026
The House Environment and Transportation Committee held a hearing on HB 1532.
Feb
13
2026
Delegate Peña-Melnyk introduced HB 1532 (Utility RELIEF Act) in the Maryland House of Delegates; the bill received its first reading and was referred to the Environment and Transportation Committee.
What an 800W system saves in Maryland
Monthly savings
$15
Annual savings
$174
Payback period
~7 yrs
Based on 16.47¢/kWh avg rate · 800W system · 4.4 peak sun hours/day
Products Available in Maryland
These plug-in solar systems are certified for use in Maryland under HB 1532. All meet the UL certification required for systems over 391 watts standard and plug into a standard 120V outlet — no electrician or permit required.
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