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Dorchester County leaders voice concern about proposed state renewable energy bill
County Council of Dorchester County · February 18, 2025
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Summary
Councilmembers raised objections to Maryland Senate Bill 931, saying it could preempt local solar rules, allow battery storage without added fire-safety measures, limit PILOT negotiations and exempt certain property tax assessments on solar installations.
During the council's Feb. 18 meeting, Councilman Mike Detmer and Council President George L. Pfeffer, Jr. expressed worries about Senate Bill 931 (referred to in the meeting as the "Renewable Energy Certainty Act"). Councilman Detmer said he is monitoring state-level mandates and how they could affect the…
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