All Incentives
The Maryland Energy Administration manages grants, loans, rebates, and tax incentives designed to help attain Maryland's Goals in energy reduction, renewable energy, climate action, and green jobs. Through the programs below, MEA helps Maryland residents, businesses, non-profits, and local governments implement energy efficiency upgrades and install renewable energy systems.
Residential incentives |
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| Home Performance Rebate Program (As of Nov. 2011, this program is closed to new applicants.) |
Save money on home energy improvements with a 35% rebate (up to $3,100 total). |
| Maryland Statewide Farm Energy Audit Program | Participate in a farm energy audit and apply for cash rebates for energy saving projects. |
| Residential Clean Energy Grant Program | Receive financial assistance to install solar photovoltaic, solar water heating, geothermal heat pump, and wind turbine systems. |
| Maryland Home Energy Loan Program | Apply for energy-efficiency improvement loans of up to $20,000. |
| State Anemometer Loan Program | Borrow a wind measuring devices to quantify and characterize the wind resources available at your property. |
| EmPOWER Clean Energy Communities Grants | Maryland counties (or county equivalents) can receive grants to finance energy efficiency projects that benefit low-to-moderate income Marylanders. |
| Bio-heating oil purchases | Receive tax credits for purchasing biofuels. |
| Clean Energy Production Tax Credit | Receive tax credits for producing electricity. |
| EmPOWER Maryland | MEA links to utility-sponsored rebates for energy efficient products and equipment. |
Business incentives |
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| Maryland Statewide Farm Energy Audit Program | Participate in a farm energy audit and apply for cash rebates for energy saving projects. |
| Commercial Clean Energy Grant Program | Receive financial assistance to install solar photovoltaic, solar water heating, geothermal heat pump, and wind turbine systems. |
| State Anemometer Loan Program | Borrow a wind measuring devices to quantify and characterize the wind resources available at their property. |
| Jane E. Lawton Conservation Loan Program | Apply for a loan to identify and install energy conservation improvements. |
| Bioheat Tax Credit Program | Receive tax credits for producing biofuels. |
| Clean Energy Production Tax Credit | Receive tax credits for producing electricity. |
| Green Building Tax Credit | Receive a tax credit for the construction of green buildings. |
| Increase efficiency with Maryland Save Energy Now (SEN) | Apply for low cost energy assessments and implementation support for industrial facilities. |
| EmPOWER Maryland | MEA links to utility-sponsored rebates for energy efficient products and equipment. |
State & Local Government incentives |
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| Commercial Clean Energy Grant Program | Receive financial assistance to install solar photovoltaic, solar water heating, geothermal heat pump, and wind turbine systems. |
| EmPOWER Clean Energy Communities Grant | Maryland counties (or county equivalents) can receive grants to finance energy efficiency projects that benefit low-to-moderate income Marylanders. |
| EmPOWER Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants (EECBG) | Maryland counties and municipalities can receive funds for energy efficiency improvements. |
| State Agency Loan Program (SALP) | State agencies can apply for loans to fund cost-effective energy efficiency improvements in State facilities. |
| Jane E. Lawton Conservation Loan Program | Apply for a loan to identify and install energy conservation improvements. |
Transportaion incentives |
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| Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program (EVIP) | Apply for grants to promote Electric Re-Charging Infrastructure and Truck Stop Electrification. |
| Maryland Idle Reduction Technology Grant Program | Receive financial assistance for the purchase and installation of idle reduction technology on trucks. |
Education incentives |
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| Jane E. Lawton Conservation Loan Program | Apply for a loan to identify and install energy conservation improvements. |
DSIRE
The Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and federal incentives and policies that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency. To search the database, use the search box below: