Maryland Solar Access Program Consumer Disclosure Form - FY25 - Solar System Lease or Power Purchase Agreement

Sep 19, 2026

FY25 Maryland Solar Access Program Consumer Disclosure Form for a solar system lease or power purchase agreement explains key consumer protections, including the right to cancel within 30 days without consumer cost. The form requires the contractor to provide clear contract-related terms before any agreement is finalized, then collects customer and installer/seller contact details. It also captures PPA versus lease selection, payment structure and escalation, system installation dates, system specifications, utility crediting, and maintenance, warranty, and performance guarantee information.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryForms

FormatPDF

Pages5

Reading Time2 min

AccessFree to download

Contact Information

Project Installer

Project Seller

Vendor Information (if applicable)

Project Lease or PPA Information and Costs

PPA Notice and Lease Notice

System Installation

System Information

Maintenance, Warranties, and Guarantees

Maryland Solar Access Program Consumer Disclosure Form Solar System Lease or Power Purchase Agreement The FY25 Maryland Solar Access Program (“Program”) , was established by the Brighter Tomorrow Act of 2024 (Chapter 595 , 2024 Acts of Maryland) as the “Customer-sited Solar Program”1. The Maryland Solar Access Program Consumer Protection Policy utilizes existing federal and state guidelines, to implement eﬀective and eﬃcient consumer protections for the Maryland Solar Access Program, including creating and implementing a participating contractor list. Only contractors on the Participating Contractor List may participate in the Program. This disclosure form is designed to help the consumer understand the terms and costs of the proposed solar installation. It is not a substitute for the contract and other documents associated with the transaction. It is not a substitute for the Funding Opportunity Announcement for the program. The Consumer Protection Policy provides that a contract must allow a consumer to cancel the contract within 30 days of signing without incurring any cost to the consumer. The solar developer or vendor must complete this form and give it to the consumer before any agreement is ﬁnalized and signed. Read all documents carefully so you fully understand the transaction. Contact Information | Customer Information | | | --- | --- | | Name | | | Installation Address | | | Mailing Address (If diﬀerent) | | | Phone | | | Email | | | Service Utility | | 1Codiﬁed at Md. Code Ann. , State Government section 9-2016 | Project Installer | | | --- | --- | | Legal Name | | | Trade name or DBA name | | | Address | | | Phone | | | Email | | | MHIC Number | | 1800 Washington Boulevard, Suite 755, Baltimore, MD 21230 | Phone: 410-537-4000 | Fax: 410-537-4096 [www.Energy.Maryland.gov](www.Energy.Maryland.gov) | Project Seller | | | --- | --- | | Legal Name | | | Tradename or DBA Name | | | Address | | | Phone | | | Email | | | Vendor Information (if applicable) | | | --- | --- | | Legal Name | | | Trade name or DBA Name | | | Address | | | Phone | | | Email | | Project Lease or PPA Information and Costs | Is your System a Power Purchase Agreement or a Lease? | | | ☐ PPA ☐ LEASE | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Does your contract have an escalator payment? | | | ☐ Yes ☐ No | | | | Length of
LEASE or PPA | | First Payment | | Final Payment | | | | | Amount | | Amount | | | Annual Escalation rate (if applicable) | | When is
payment due? | | When is
payment due? | | PPA Notice: You are entering into an agreement to purchase power, not to purchase the system. you will not own the system installed on your property. Lease Notice: You are entering into an agreement to lease a solar electricity generating system. you will lease (not own) the system installed on your property | Payment | When Payment is Due | \# Of Payments | Amount | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Deposit or payment due at contract signing | At contract signing | | | | Deposit or payment due at | At installation start | | | 1800 Washington Boulevard, Suite 755, Baltimore, MD 21230 | Phone: 410-537-4000 | Fax: 410-537-4096 [www.Energy.Maryland.gov](www.Energy.Maryland.gov) Version 1.0 2024 | installation start (If applicable) | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Deposit or payment due after installation (if applicable) | At installation completion | | | | LEASE or PPA Payments | Monthly | | | | Any other fees that may apply | | | | Total Amount paid, including lease or PPA payments and additional fees for the duration of the contract | Is the lease agreement or power purchase agreement in compliance with Section 2.3 of the FY25 Consumer Protection Policy: Minimum Beneﬁts to the Consumer? | ☐ Yes ☐ No | | --- | --- | System Installation | Estimated start date of system installation | | | --- | --- | | Estimated completion date of system installation

FAQs

What is the purpose of this disclosure form for the FY25 Maryland Solar Access Program?

It helps the consumer understand the terms and costs of a proposed solar installation. It is not a substitute for the contract or other transaction documents.

What consumer right does the Consumer Protection Policy provide?

The policy provides that a contract must allow the consumer to cancel within 30 days of signing without incurring any cost to the consumer.

What is the difference between a PPA and a lease under this form?

A PPA is an agreement to purchase power; the consumer will not own the installed system. A lease is an agreement to lease the solar electricity generating system; the consumer leases (not owns) the system.

Sep 19, 2026

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