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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".04" citation="COMAR 14.26.07.04" title_num="14" subtitle_num="26" chapter_num="07" heading="Qualifying Energy Storage Systems.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Qualifying energy storage systems may store the following types of energy for use as electrical energy at a later date or in a process that offsets electricity use at peak times:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Electrical energy;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Mechanical energy;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Chemical energy; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Thermal energy.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Qualifying energy storage systems shall maintain certain safety criteria, namely:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Use equipment certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory (NRTL);</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Be installed by a licensed electrician, for electrical systems; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Be in compliance with all applicable building and fire codes.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Qualifying energy storage systems shall also meet the following:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Be installed in Maryland; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Abide by Maryland regulations regarding interconnection with the electric utility and grid, if applicable.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>The Administration may adjust energy storage system qualifications across program years.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>