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HB 1417

Department of General Services - Clean Energy Procurement Program - Establishment

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Chris Adams and 4 co-sponsors

Maryland bill establishing state clean energy procurement program to increase renewable energy purchases for government facilities through competitive contracting and long-term agreements.

Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m.
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Bill Summary · HB 1417

Legislative bill overview

HB 1417 establishes a Clean Energy Procurement Program within Maryland's Department of General Services to facilitate the purchase of renewable energy and clean energy resources for state facilities and operations. The bill creates a formal framework for the state to increase its procurement of clean energy sources through competitive bidding and long-term contracts.

Why is this important

This legislation directly supports Maryland's renewable energy goals and climate commitments while potentially reducing long-term energy costs for state government operations. It signals state-level investment in clean energy markets, which can stimulate private sector growth in renewable energy industries and influence broader energy procurement practices across public institutions.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost implications: Critics may argue that clean energy procurement could increase upfront costs for state government, though proponents counter with long-term savings and price stability benefits
  • Market readiness: Questions about whether Maryland's current clean energy market has sufficient capacity and infrastructure to meet state procurement demands at competitive prices
  • Scope and flexibility: Disagreement over how prescriptive the program should be regarding which clean energy sources qualify and whether the state should prioritize in-state versus out-of-state renewable energy development

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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