Maryland Code, Public Utilities § 7-804

(1) implement specific policies for electric system planning;

(2) require consideration of investment in, or procurement of, cost-effective demand-side methods and technology to improve reliability and efficiency, including virtual power plants; and

(3) implement specific policies for improvements in order to promote the State's policy goals under § 7-802 of this subtitle.

(1) be developed with consideration given to the inherent differences, individual circumstances, and available resources among investor-owned electric companies, electric cooperatives, and municipal electric utilities; and

(2) if determined necessary by the Commission, establish separate requirements for investor-owned electric companies, electric cooperatives, and municipal electric utilities.