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Maryland Community Solar Program

Maryland community solar

For BGE, Pepco, Delmarva Power, and Potomac Edison customers.

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At a glance

Program
Maryland Community Solar Program (opens a page outside this site)
A permanent state program since a 2023 law (HB 908 (opens a page outside this site)). The earlier pilot ended December 31, 2024.
Who can join
Customers of 4 utilities (opens a page outside this site)
BGE, Pepco, Delmarva Power, and Potomac Edison customers. Your account and the project must be in the same utility territory.
How you’re billed
One or two bills, by project (opens a page outside this site)
Some projects use two bills (dual billing): your utility bill plus a separate subscription bill. Others put both on your utility bill through consolidated billing.
How billing works
Income-qualified path
State savings rule (opens a page outside this site)
At least 40% of each permanent-program project goes to income-qualified subscribers, with a limit on what they pay.

How it works

How it works in Maryland

Nothing is installed at your home. Your utility still delivers your power and sends your bill.

  1. 1

    Check your utility

    Tell us if your account is with BGE, Pepco, Delmarva Power, or Potomac Edison.

  2. 2

    Match to your territory

    A project must be in the same utility territory as your account.

  3. 3

    See credits on your bill

    Your utility applies the credits. Depending on the project, your subscription is on that bill or on a separate one.

Billing

How billing works in Maryland

Some projects send two bills each month. We tell you which before you enroll.

Maryland allows both. With dual billing, you get two bills each month. With consolidated billing (opens a page outside this site), your credit and your subscription charge are on one utility bill. We confirm which one your project uses before you enroll.

  • Two bills (dual billing)

    Your BGE, Pepco, Delmarva Power, or Potomac Edison bill shows your credits. The project sends a separate bill for your subscription, which costs less than those credits.

  • One bill (consolidated billing)

    Your utility bill shows your credit and your subscription charge together, so you make one payment.

Income-qualified

Income-qualified households in Maryland

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  • Projects built under the permanent program must deliver at least 40% of their output to low- and moderate-income subscribers, unless the project is owned entirely by its subscribers.
  • You may qualify with household income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level or 80% of Maryland median income, through certain assistance programs, or by living in a census tract that is both overburdened and underserved.
  • Income-qualified subscribers can’t be charged more than 90% of their bill credit value.

Utilities we serve

In Maryland, we enroll customers of:

  • BGE
  • Pepco
  • Delmarva Power
  • Potomac Edison

FAQ

Maryland questions, answered

Which Maryland customers can join?

Customers of BGE, Pepco, Delmarva Power, and Potomac Edison. Your account and the project must be in the same utility territory, and the project must have room.

Do I need to own my home?

No. Renters can join, as long as the electric account is in their name and the project is in their utility’s territory.

Is Maryland’s program still a pilot?

No. A 2023 law (HB 908 (opens a page outside this site)) made it permanent. The pilot ended December 31, 2024.

Will I get one bill or two?

It depends on the project. Some use dual billing, so you get your utility bill plus a separate subscription bill. Others use consolidated billing and put both on your utility bill. We tell you which before you enroll.

What is the income-qualified path?

Households can qualify by income, certain assistance programs, or where they live. Income-qualified subscribers can’t be charged more than 90% of their bill credit value.

Guides

Reading for Maryland households

Sources

Last reviewed October 2026.

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