Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard - Eligible Sources - Alterations (Reclaim Renewable Energy Act of 2025)

HB 220 (Reclaim Renewable Energy Act of 2025) removes waste-to-energy and refuse-derived fuel from Maryland's definition of "Tier 1 renewable sources" under the state's Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard. This change directly affects energy providers and utilities that previously counted these sources toward meeting renewable energy targets. The bill amends Section 7-701(s) of Maryland's Public Utilities law by deleting specific references to waste-to-energy and refuse-derived fuel from the list of eligible Tier 1 sources. Consequently, energy generated from these sources can no longer be used to comply with the state's renewable energy requirements starting January 1, 2025. The law takes effect October 1, 2025.