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Rooftop Solar Permitting in Maryland Gets Faster and Simpler

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Maryland's Utility RELIEF Act (passed April 13, 2026) requires counties to adopt automated solar permitting systems, cap residential fees at $500, and complete inspections within five business days—reducing permitting delays that previously ran double the national average and potentially saving households $2,300 annually and ~$76,000 over a system's lifetime.

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