Maryland Becomes First U.S. State to Pass Vehicle-to-Grid Legislation, Paving Way for Innovative Energy Solutions.

Maryland has become the first US state to pass vehicle-to-grid legislation, alongside virtual power plant tariff rules. The act includes a provision for the creation of distributed energy resource (DER) virtual power plants, which pool capabilities of home solar PV, batteries, smart thermostats, and other equipment. It also expands utility time-of-use tariffs to allow drivers to charge their EVs at off-peak rates. The bill has now been passed to Governor Wes Moore, who is expected to sign it soon. Once signed, the Public Service Commission will need to introduce new regulations allowing EVs to inject energy into the grid and draw energy out. This makes Maryland the first state in the nation to adopt such legislation.