Maryland

FirstEnergy Asks FERC to Make Data Centers Pay Directly

June 5, 2026 · FERC & Federal

3 sources FirstEnergy asked FERC to make data centers pay directly for the transmission upgrades they require through 15-year contracts, modeled on natural gas pipeline pricing.

Maryland Passes Utility RELIEF Act: Grid Tech Review, Data

April 13, 2026 · Data Centers

3 sources Maryland's General Assembly passed the Utility RELIEF Act in April 2026, sending the legislation to Governor Wes Moore for signature.

Roanoke Schools Get Virginia8217s First K-12 Solar Microgrid

Roanoke Schools Get Virginia’s First K-12 Solar Microgrid

February 26, 2026 · Emergency & Local Government

5 sources Verified A $450K VDEM grant and $2.1M private investment fund Virginia's first school solar microgrid at two Roanoke high schools designated as emergency shelters.

Camber Delivers 2.9 MW Depot Charging

January 1, 2026 · EVs

4 sources Camber's 2.9 MW depot charging deployment for CapMetro's 48-bus electric fleet in Austin is now live, marking a significant step in public transit's clean energy transition. This substantial…

Data Center Power: How the Cloud Transition Is Driving 12GW

December 17, 2025 · Analysis

3 sources Browser Check Hyperscale data center operators are deploying behind-the-meter microgrids as primary power infrastructure through 2030, integrating on-site generation with battery storage and advanced UPS to reduce dependence…

Meritus Medical Center Commissions 2.4 MW CHP Microgrid

November 20, 2025 · Healthcare Facilities

4 sources Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown MD commissioned a 2.4 MW CHP and 1,917-panel solar microgrid in October 2025, projecting $1.6M annual savings and island-mode backup for the 327-bed…

Meritus Hospital Activates 2.4 MW Microgrid, Saves $1.6M Yearly

October 24, 2025 · Healthcare Facilities

5 sources Verified Meritus Medical Center's 2.4 MW CHP microgrid with 1,917 rooftop solar panels cuts $1.6M in annual energy costs and eliminates 2,000 metric tons of emissions.

Maryland V2G Rules Enable Sunrun-BGE Pilot

October 20, 2025 · EVs

6 sources Maryland became the first U.S. state to adopt comprehensive vehicle-to-grid interconnection rules when the Public Service Commission unanimously approved regulations under COMAR 20.50, effective July 7, 2025.

RTOs Advance FERC Order 2222 Compliance

October 16, 2025 · Power Quality

4 sources Browser Check PJM delays implementation to 2028 while CAISO, NYISO, and MISO file compliance plans enabling distributed energy resource aggregations in wholesale markets.

Army Awards $54.3 Million Contract

September 1, 2025 · Microgrids

2 sources Browser Check The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded David Boland, Inc. a $54.3 million contract to build a 10 MW natural gas power plant and microgrid control…

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