# Maryland HB 0345: Public Utilities - Solar Energy Generating Systems and Solar Renewable Energy Credits (Affordable Solar Act)

Maryland HB 0345, Public Utilities - Solar Energy Generating Systems and Solar Renewable Energy Credits (Affordable Solar Act), is a 2026 Regular Session House bill sponsored by Lorig Charkoudian (Democratic); status failed, last action 2026-01-22 (Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.) (as of 2026-10-12).

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## Facts
- Bill: Maryland HB 0345
- State: Maryland
- Session: 2026 Regular Session
- Title: Public Utilities - Solar Energy Generating Systems and Solar Renewable Energy Credits (Affordable Solar Act)
- Status: failed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-01-19
- Last action: 2026-01-22, Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.
- Sponsor: Lorig Charkoudian (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 21
- Subjects: Utility Regulation, Energy and Climate, Applicants and Applications, Apprenticeships and Internships, Commerce and Business -see also- ElectrComm; ForeignTr; etc., Community Development, Construction, Consumer Protection, Contractors -see also- Construct; Electricians; etc., Contracts -see also- Procurement, Energy Matters -see also- Fuel; NuclearMatt; PwrPlnts; etc., Energy Technology and Infrastructure, Environmental Matters -see also- Conserv; Nat Resrce; Pollut, Equipment -see also- Charging; Med. Equip.; MV Equip; etc., Escrow Accounts, Evaluations and Reviews, Ex-Offenders, Fees -see also- Attys' Fees; Devt Fees & Taxes, Health -see also- COVID19; EnvHlth; MedCon; etc., Industry and Manufacturing, Interest, Job Training -see also- Continuing Ed; Vocational Rehab, Labor and Industry, Division of, Minorities, Notices, Penalties and Sentences -see also- Death Penalty, Procurement, Public Service Commission, Recruitment and Hiring, Reimbursements, Renewable Energy Sources -see also- Geotherm; Solar; etc., Revenue and Taxes -see also- (specific tax), Safety -see also- Occupational Safety, Salaries and Compensation -see also- Overtime; Reimb. Rates, Small Business, Solar Energy, Solicitation, Standards and Best Practices, Time, Utilities -see also- Recycl; Refuse; Sewage; Teleph; Water, Veterans, Women -see also- Gender, Work, Labor, and Employment -see also- JobTrn; Leave; etc.
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Lorig Charkoudian (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Andre V. Johnson (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Gabriel Acevero (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Nick Allen (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Marlon Amprey (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Dylan Behler (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Adrian Boafo (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Eric Ebersole (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Elizabeth Embry (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Linda Foley (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Michele Guyton (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Julian Ivey (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Jeffrie E. Long (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Aaron M. Kaufman (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Ashanti Martinez (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Aletheia McCaskill (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Mike Rogers (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Sheila Ruth (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Vaughn Stewart (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Deni Taveras (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Veronica Turner (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Joe Vogel (Democratic), House

## Actions (2)

- 2026-01-22: Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m. (House)
- 2026-01-19: First Reading Environment and Transportation (House)

## Bill text

- First Reading, 2026-01-19: [PDF](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0345f.pdf)

## Related bills

- SB 0496: Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Coverage for the Treatment of Obesity - Authorization (became law)
- SB 0366: Motor Vehicles - Intelligent Speed Assistance System Pilot Program - Establishment (became law)
- SB 0244: Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program (became law)
- SB 0148: Income Tax - Credit for 9-1-1 Specialist Retirement Income (Supporting Our 9-1-1 Specialists Act) (became law)
- SB 0016: Child Support - Earnings Withholdings Limits (became law)
- HB 0529: Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program (became law)

## Sources
- [First Reading (PDF)](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0345f.pdf)

## Related
- [SB 0496: Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Coverage for the Treatment of Obesity - A…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0496-2026RS)
- [SB 0366: Motor Vehicles - Intelligent Speed Assistance System Pilot Program - Establishm…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0366-2026RS)
- [SB 0244: Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0244-2026RS)
- [SB 0148: Income Tax - Credit for 9-1-1 Specialist Retirement Income (Supporting Our 9-1-…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0148-2026RS)
- [SB 0016: Child Support - Earnings Withholdings Limits](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0016-2026RS)
- [HB 0529: Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-HB0529-2026RS)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-HB0345-2026RS (as of 2026-10-12).