Maryland Governor Wes Moore Signs Landmark Brighter Tomorrow Act To Boost Solar Access

Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed the Brighter Tomorrow Act (SB 783) into law. This landmark legislation will expand solar access to low- and moderate-income Marylanders, facilitate the adoption of automated, digital solar permitting for counties and municipalities, and bring the state closer to its solar energy targets by investing in local clean energy deployment.

Leah Meredith, mid-Atlantic senior manager for the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) said, “The Brighter Tomorrow Act is one of the most consequential pieces of clean energy legislation ever passed in Maryland. The new law will significantly boost solar deployment by lowering installation costs and making rooftop solar accessible for Marylanders of all incomes. Empowering localities to adopt automated solar permitting will also go a long way to save local governments money and resources that can be spent on other important public services.”

“This achievement is a direct result of Maryland’s statewide task force to study solar incentives, and it will play a critical role in facilitating the state’s transition to clean energy and strengthening the electric grid for our communities. The solar and storage industry greatly appreciates the partnership from Governor Moore, state lawmakers, environmental advocates, and community organizations for delivering this win for Maryland’s economy and environment.”