The Power Plant Research Advisory Committee is an advisory body to the Department of Natural Resources Secretary. The committee's main tasks are to review the goals, policy practices and major directions of the Power Plant Research Program. Appointment is by the Secretary and terms are indefinite.

Authority: Natural Resources Code 3-303 and 1-102(d)

Agency Affiliation: Resource Assessment Service

Contact:
Bob Sadzinski
Department of Natural Resources
Power Plant Assessment Division
Tawes State Office Building
Annapolis, MD 21401
410-643-4136

General Meeting - June 12, 2019

• Agenda for June 2019
• Meeting Notes
• Power Plant Research Program Study of the Maryland Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard
• Emerging Issues in Power Plant Licensing
• PPRP Research Projects
• Summary Report of the 2019 Maryland General Assembly
• PPRP Background
• Hazard Prevention & Mitigation Recommendations for Solar Energy Systems
• Working with the Maryland Historical Trust
• Tracking Changes in Mercury Deposition to Maryland and Understanding the Impact on its Biota

General Meeting - June 18, 2018

• Agenda for June 2018
• HB 1414 Maryland Renewable Portfolio Standard Study
• Recent and Upcoming CPCN Cases: Overview
• Lessons Learned From Past Solar CPCN Cases

General Meeting - November 15, 2017

• Agenda for November 2017
• Renewable Portfolio Study Update
• Energy Storage Study Status Update
• HB 773/SB 715 Energy Storage Study
• Coal Combustion By-Product Storage, Use, and Disposal Sites in Maryland
• Pollinator Habitat
• Recent, Ongoing and Upcoming CPCN Cases
• Recent Developments in Renewable Energy siting in Maryland

General Meeting - May 17, 2017

• Agenda for May 2017
• Recent and Upcoming CPCN Cases Overview
• Maryland Heritage Areas
• Pollinator Habitat Designation
• Coal Combustion Byproducts (CCBs)
• Improved Communication Efforts Related to the CPCN Process
• SmartDGPlus Update
• Renewable Portfolio Standard Study
• Energy Storage Study