Net Energy Metering - Portable Solar Electric Generating Facilities

HB 39 expands Maryland's net energy metering program to include portable solar electric generating facilities. It defines portable solar as systems under 30 kilowatts connected via standard 120-volt outlets, intended to offset a customer's own electricity use. The bill requires utilities to provide two-way meters and prohibits additional fees for customers using portable solar, while capping total program capacity at 3,000 megawatts statewide. This change directly affects homeowners and businesses using portable solar setups (e.g., for RVs or temporary installations) by allowing them to receive credit for excess power fed back to the grid.