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Maryland solar permits

Permit timelines, fees, reviews and inspections for 23 Maryland jurisdictions. Across them, the median time to a residential solar permit is 7 business days.

Maryland utility interconnection

UtilityApproval before installApply viaFeeUtility responseSystem size capCapacity map
Baltimore Gas & Electric Co (BGE)RequiredEmailNo fee5 days (required by rule)200% of annual usageHosting capacity map
Choptank Electric Coop, IncRequiredPortalNo online payment5 days (voluntary)200% of annual usageHosting capacity map
Delmarva PowerRequiredPortalOnline payment5 days (voluntary)—Hosting capacity map
Potomac Electric Power Co (PEPCO)RequiredPortalNo fee5 days (voluntary)200% of annual usageHosting capacity map
Southern Maryland Elec Coop Inc (SMECO)RequiredPortalOnline payment5 days (required by rule)200% of annual usageNot on record
The Potomac Edison Company (PE)RequiredEmailNo fee5 days (required by rule)No size cap on recordNot on record

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Source: SolarTRACE, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), 2025-09-09 release. Times are medians for residential solar in the year shown. Requirements change — confirm current rules, fees and forms with the jurisdiction before you submit.