2024 Regular SessionMaryland Legislature

HB1221: Battery Storage and Solar Arrays Safety Training Grant Program and Fund

Legislative Summary

Establishing the Battery Storage and Solar Arrays Safety Training Grant Program in the Maryland Energy Administration to provide grants to the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute to train local fire departments on certain safety aspects associated with lithium-ion battery storage systems installed with solar arrays; requiring the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute to consult with certain entities in determining how to meet the purpose of the Program with the grants awarded under the Program; etc.

Bill History

2/8/2024
First Reading Environment and Transportation and Economic Matters
House of Delegates
2/15/2024
Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. (Environment and Transportation)
House of Delegates