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APPLICATION OF ECKARD ROAD SOLAR, LLC FOR A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY TO CONSTRUCT A 3.0 MW SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC GENERATING FACILITY IN CARROLL COUNTY, MARYLAND

CASE NO. 9821

NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT HEARING

An evening public comment hearing in the above-entitled matter is scheduled for Wednesday, December 9, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at North Carroll Community School, 401 Stone Road, Westminster, Maryland 21158, concerning Eckard Road Solar, LLC’s application for a certificate of public convenience and necessity to construct a 3.0 MWac community solar energy generating facility mounted on both fixed-tilt racking and single-axis tracking systems and associated interconnection facilities in Carroll County, Maryland. The Project is anticipated to occupy approximately 25.6 acres of an approximately 28.298-acre property located at 1765 Eckard Road, Westminster, Maryland 21157, and described by Tax Map 0023, Grid 0007, Parcel 0576 in Carroll County, Maryland.

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The hearing will begin with a presentation of the proposed Project by the Applicant; followed by a presentation by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Power Plant Research Program (PPRP) of its recommendations with respect to the proposed Project; followed by the Technical Staff of the Public Service Commission of Maryland (Staff) as to its recommendations regarding the proposed Project. Thereafter, members of the public will have an opportunity to provide comment on the proposed Project.

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If any member of the public is unable to attend in person but would like to participate virtually, they may sign up through the Public Service Commission of Maryland’s (“the Commission’s”) website https://psc.maryland.gov by Monday, December 7, 2026. On the Commission’s home page, scroll down until reaching the section titled “Commenton a Case.” Under that section, click the link for “Learn More.” On the next page, scroll down to the Calendly application. Scroll to the entry for “9821-Eckard Road Solar, LLC (CPCN)” and take the following steps: click the box for “9821-Eckard Road Solar, LLC (CPCN)”; click on December 9, 2026; select 6:00 p.m. and click on “Next”; and enter your name and email address and click “Schedule Event.” You will receive a Zoom link for the meeting once you have completed the sign-up process. Otherwise, barring technical difficulties, the hearing will be live-streamed and a recording will be available on the Public Utility Law Judge Division’s YouTube Channel, http://www.youtube.com/@mdpscpuljs327.

Written comments on the proposed Project may be submitted electronically or by first-class mail through December 11, 2026. Instructions for submitting written and electronic written comments can be accessed by going to the Commission’s home page at https://psc.maryland.gov, scrolling down to the section titled “Comment on a Case” and clicking the link for “Learn More.” The instructions can also be accessed via the following link: https://psc.maryland.gov/online-services/file-a-public-comment/. Comments submitted electronically must be submitted through the Commission’s e-file system, which can be accessed via the following link: https://webpscxb.pscmaryland.com/DMS/E-file-pc. Commenters utilizing the Commission’s e-file system are required to complete a one-time registration. If submitted by first-class mail, comments must be addressed to Jamie Bergin, Chief Clerk, Maryland Public Service Commission, William Donald Schaefer Tower, 6 St. Paul Street, 16th Floor, Baltimore, Maryland 21202. Only one copy is required. All comments, whether submitted by first-class mail or electronically, must include a reference to Case No. 9821.

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NOTICE OF INFORMATIONAL MEETING

‍THE APPLICATION OF CHROME HILL SOLAR, LLC FOR A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY TO CONSTRUCT A 5 MW SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC GENERATING FACILITY IN HARFORD COUNTY, MARYLAND
Case No. 9874

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An informational public meeting in the above-entitled matter will be held virtually as follows:

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Meeting Details:

Date: November 17, 2026

Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

To join, visit www.zoom.us/join and enter Meeting ID: 844 0715 4521

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This informational meeting concerns Chrome Hill Solar, LLC’s application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to construct a 5 MW solar photovoltaic generating facility located in Harford County near 1121 Rigdon Road in Jarrettsville, Maryland. The meeting will begin with a brief presentation by the developer, followed by an opportunity for attendees to provide comments and ask questions. A separate in-person public comment hearing will be held at a later stage of the Project’s case.

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Written comments on the proposed Project may be submitted electronically or by first-class mail. Instructions for submitting written and electronic written comments can be accessed by going to the Commission’s home page at https://www.psc.state.md.us/, scrolling down to the section titled “Comment on a Case” and clicking the link for “Learn More.” The instructions can also be accessed via the following link: https://www.psc.state.md.us/online-services/file-a-public-comment/.

Comments submitted electronically must be submitted through the Commission’s e-file system, which can be accessed via the following link: https://webpscxb.psc.state.md.us/DMS/E-file-pc. Commenters utilizing the e-file system are required to complete a one-time registration. All comments must include a reference to Case No. 9874. If submitted by first-class mail, comments must be addressed to Jamie Bergin, Chief Clerk, Maryland Public Service Commission, William Donald Schaefer Tower, 6 St. Paul Street, 16th Floor, Baltimore, Maryland 21202. Only one copy is required.

This is an informational meeting only. No formal action will be taken at this meeting.