# Public Utilities (GPU)

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

### Subtitle 2. Electric Generation Facility Planning

#### Section 7-202

(a) If the Commission determines that a site is needed, the Commission, on its own motion, may request the Secretary of Natural Resources to purchase a power plant site as provided in Title 3, Subtitle 3 of the Natural Resources Article.

(b) In determining whether a need exists for the State to purchase a power plant site, the Commission shall consider:

  (1) the suitability of sites owned by an electric company, both within and outside the State;

  (2) the anticipated growth of electric power demand and the alternative means and locations for meeting that demand, both within and outside the State; and

  (3) any other factors required by law.

(c)

  (1) The Commission may determine that a power plant site is needed only after the Commission gives public notice and holds a public hearing.

  (2) The hearing shall be held in the legislative district in which the site under consideration is located.

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