EEE Committee Session, 2/19/2026 #1

Written By Glen Lyons

Former FERC Chairman Willie Phillips testified in support of a CRE bill in Maryland:

  • State utility commissions, they have finite resources. The Maryland Public Service Commission must focuses its attention on facilities that directly impact the rateayers and the reliability of the grid.

  • Off-grid generation can enhance energy resilience, particularly for critical infrastructure and industrial facilities.

  • The bill strikes a right balance because it preserves critical construction oversight. It establishes clear boundaries and it protects the public interest.

  • Some may express concern that the bill creates a regulatory loophole. Let me be clear. This is not deregulation. It is appropriate regulation.

https://www.youtube.com/live/3Wl3wBUhTfU?si=SiVhfggAocg39Vt3&t=3395

Glen Lyons
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