The public will have an opportunity to testify.
Baltimore, Md (KM) A virtual hearing has been scheduled by the Maryland Public Service Commission for Tuesday, January 27th at 6:00 PM. . The PSC is considering an application by Blacks Mill Road Solar LLC to construct a five mega-watt solar generating facility in Frederick County. It planned for 47 acres of a 142.5-acre property at 7308 Blacks Mill Road in Thurmont.
In July, 2025, the developer applied to the Maryland PSC for a Certificate of Public Convenience, and Necessity which grants the applicant the authority to construct an energy generating plant in Maryland.
Along with taking public comment, the PSC will hear a presentation by the applicant and brief statements by the parties involved, including the Power Plant Research Program of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, and the Commission’s technical staff.
Anyone who wants to speak at the hearing needs to sign up by January 26th They can do so buy going on line to www.psc.state.md.us. Once the sign in process is completed, registrants will receive a ZOOM link.
The hearing can be viewed on the Public Utility Law Judge Judge Division’s YouTube Channel at https://bit.ly/2X6wLIP..
By Kevin McManus