# Public Utilities (GPU)

## Title 7. Gas, Electric, and Water Companies

### Subtitle 12. Energy Solicitation and Procurement

#### Section 7-1207

The Commission shall include specifications in a solicitation issued under Sec. 7-1206 of this subtitle that require each proposal for a dispatchable energy generation project and large capacity energy resource project to:

(1) if the project is a natural gas energy generating station, ensure that the project can be converted to use only hydrogen or a zero-emissions biofuel as the energy source when the Commission determines that the conversion is feasible;

(2) include a detailed description of the timeline for construction of the project, including:

  (i) identifying the entity that has ownership or site control of the project site;

  (ii) queue position for PJM approval;

  (iii) the ability to procure materials, including turbines and other pipeline materials; and

  (iv) any information that demonstrates the applicant's:

    (1) readiness to apply for a certificate of public convenience and necessity under Sec. 7-207 or Sec. 7-207.4 of this title as soon as is reasonably feasible after receiving approval for the project, including the anticipated application date; and

    (2) ability to develop the project within the timeline presented;

(3) include a description of the location of the project site, including:

  (i) the proximity of the site to existing transmission lines and rights-of-way; and

  (ii) whether the project would be retrofitting a current or previous generating station site;

(4) if applicable, include a description of:

  (i) the type and amount of co-located energy generation from Tier 1 renewable sources, as defined in Sec. 7-701 of this title, that would be used with the project;

  (ii) the amount of co-located energy storage that would be used with the project;

  (iii) the use of carbon capture or sequestration technology to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions from the project; and

  (iv) the amount of hydrogen or zero-emissions biofuels that the project will mix with natural gas for energy generation; and

(5) state the emissions intensity of the generation output over the life of the project.

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Md. Code Ann., Pub. Util. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)