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HB 723 — Maryland

Electric Companies - Cost Containment Plans - Requirement (Securing Affordable, Valuable Investments in Next Generation Grid Solutions (SAVINGS) Act)

Requiring electric companies to submit to the Public Service Commission cost containment plans for electric distribution and transmission system planning on or before January 1, 2027, and every 3 years thereafter; requiring the plans to combine to reduce peak electric system loads in a certain manner; and requiring electric companies to submit certain progress reports on the implementation of the plan.

Latest action: Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. · Feb 23, 2026

In committeeCodesEnergy Technology and InfrastructureFinesPlans and ProposalsPricesPublic Service CommissionReportsStandards and Best PracticesUtilitiesUtility Regulation

Synopsis written by the legislature's own staff, as published on the official bill page. Status label is derived from the recorded actions. The full text below is the record.

Committees: Environment and Transportation (House of Delegates)

Updated Mar 17, 2026

Timeline

  1. First Reading Environment and Transportation

    Feb 2, 2026 · House of Delegates

  2. Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.

    Feb 5, 2026 · House of Delegates

  3. Hearing canceled

    Feb 23, 2026 · House of Delegates

  4. Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.

    Feb 23, 2026 · House of Delegates

Sponsored by Lily Qi, Regina Boyce, Linda Foley, David Fraser-Hidalgo, Michele Guyton, Robbyn Lewis, Lesley Lopez, Gabriel Moreno, Ryan Spiegel, Jen Terrasa, Courtney Watson, Greg Wims, Teresa Woorman

No recorded floor votes yet.

Fiscal and Policy Note — official analysis by legislative staff (PDF) Bill text (First reading) — Maryland General Assembly (PDF) Official record — Maryland General Assembly bill page

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