# Maryland Awards Battery Storage Credits

On October 8, 2026, the Maryland Public Service Commission conditionally awarded 440 MW of four-hour battery storage capacity credits in the first round of the state’s 1,600 MW program—360 MW below the round’s 800 MW target. Flatiron Energy’s 400 MW Chalk Point project and REV Renewables’ 40 MW Jade Meadow III project each received a 15-year award, but both still require construction approval; award prices were not disclosed. The second solicitation, with a target of up to 800 MW, must open by January 1, 2027, giving developers and contractors about 84 days from October 9 to prepare for the next procurement round.

- The first-round shortfall leaves substantial capacity unawarded and may create an opportunity for storage developers, equipment suppliers, and construction contractors in the next solicitation.
- Both conditional awards remain subject to construction approval and PSC reviews addressing safety, siting, and environmental impacts; project teams should account for these reviews in development and execution planning.
- Companies interested in the second round should prepare proposals ahead of its required opening by January 1, 2027. The program targets transmission-connected storage, and the first awards carry 15-year terms.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 08, 2026

### Government Entities
- Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC)

### Vendors
- Flatiron Energy (Awardee and project developer)
- REV Renewables (Awardee and project developer)

### Key Quotes
> Maryland families and businesses need reliable electricity at predictable and affordable prices. These projects can help meet growing electricity demand while reducing exposure to volatile capacity prices that ultimately affect customers’ bills.
> — Evan Vaughan, Executive Director of MAREC Action

### Sources
- [Maryland’s first storage procurement round falls 360 MW short - pv magazine USA](https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2026/10/08/marylands-first-storage-procurement-round-falls-360-mw-short) - pv magazine USA