Maryland Incentives and Laws for Other

The list below contains summaries of all Maryland incentives and laws related to Other.

State Incentives

Cellulosic Ethanol Research and Development Tax Credit

An individual or corporation may claim a credit against the state income tax for 10% of qualified research and development expenses for cellulosic ethanol technology. The total credit may not exceed $250,000 per calendar year. If the credit allowed exceeds the tax liability of the individual or corporation for that taxable year, the credit may be applied for up to 15 future taxable years after the qualified expenses were incurred. This tax credit does not apply to qualified expenses incurred after December 31, 2016. (Reference Maryland Statutes Tax-General Code 10-205j, 10-306f, and 10-726)

Utility/Private Incentives

Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Incentive - Coulomb Technologies

Coulomb Technologies' ChargePoint America program offers EVSE at no cost to individuals or entities in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. To be eligible for free home charging stations, individuals living within the specified area must purchase a qualified plug-in electric vehicle. Application information is available on the ChargePoint America website. In most cases, installation will be paid for by the EVSE owner; some cities, states, and utilities, however, will provide funding towards installation costs. All participants in the ChargePoint America program must agree to anonymous data collection after installation. Additional restrictions may apply.

Laws and Regulations

Plug-in Electric Vehicle (PEV) Information Disclosure

The Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration is allowed to provide the address of a registered PEV owner and information about the vehicle to electric companies for their use. (Reference House Bill 1279 and Senate Bill 998, 2012; and Maryland Statutes, State Government Code 10-616)

Plug-in Electric Vehicle (PEV) Infrastructure Promotion

The Maryland Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Council (Council) promotes the use of PEVs in the state. Specific responsibilities of the Council include the following:

• Develop an action plan to facilitate successful integration of PEVs into the Maryland transportation network;
• Assist in developing and coordinating statewide standards for streamlined permitting and installation of electric vehicle supply equipment;
• Recommend a statewide charging infrastructure plan and incentives to support investment in PEVs;
• Develop targeted policies to support fleet purchases of PEVs; and
• Encourage local and regional efforts to promote the use of PEVs.

The Maryland Department of Transportation must provide staff support to the Council with the assistance of the Maryland Energy Administration and the Maryland Public Service Commission. The Council submitted an interim report and recommendations to the governor, and must submit a final report and recommendations by December 1, 2012. The Council will remain in place through June 2013.

Provision for Plug-In Electric Vehicle (PEV) Charging Incentives

By June 30, 2013, the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) must establish a pilot program for electric customers to charge PEVs during off-peak hours. The pilot program must include at least two electric companies and provide incentives for residential, commercial, and governmental customers to charge PEVs. The incentives should increase the efficiency and reliability of the electric distribution system and lower electricity use at times of high demand. The incentives may include time-of-use pricing, credits on distribution charges, rebates on the cost of charging systems, demand response programs, or other incentives approved by PSC. (Reference Senate Bill 179, 2011, and Maryland Statutes, Public Utilities Code 7-211)