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  1. Electricity costs are being compared across Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania, leading to political debate over energy policies.
  2. State mandates are impacting local power plant viability, leading to Maryland relying on energy imports from Pennsylvania.

Maryland Law Shifts Zoning Authority for Renewable Energy Projects

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Maryland passed the Renewable Energy Certainty Act, which mandates local compliance regarding state authority over zoning. Wicomico County is updating its local solar farm regulations to align with this state law. Under the proposed changes, vegetative buffers surrounding solar facilities must be at least four feet tall, up from the county's previous minimum of approximately 18 inches.

From wboc.com

Why it matters

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The state law limits the regulatory authority of local governments concerning solar development. This shift impacts how jurisdictions manage the approval process for renewable energy projects, such as the two facilities near Eden in Wicomico County.

State mandates are impacting local power plant viability, leading to Maryland relying on energy imports from Pennsylvania. Electricity costs are being compared across Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania.

From wboc.com

Who's involved

  • MarylandState that passed the Renewable Energy Certainty Act.
  • Wicomico CountyCounty updating local regulations to comply with the state law.
  • John CannonWicomico County Council President discussing the regulatory changes.
  • county councilGoverning body of Wicomico County reviewing the changes.

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • Wicomico CountySpeculative

    Wicomico County could see changes in local development costs or project timelines due to new zoning requirements.

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