MEA recognizes that State and local governments should set the standard for energy efficiency and renewable energy production in Maryland. To make that happen, MEA coordinates with Maryland agencies and departments to help them identify grants such as Project Sunburst, which helps put solar energy systems on state buildings, and loans such as the State Agency Loan Program, which helps state agencies upgrade buildings with more energy efficient lighting and appliances. To get started:
- Learn what efficiency requirements local governments are already obligated to meet
- Compare the performance of Maryland agencies in the 16 State Agency Energy Competition on the Department of General Services (DGS) website
- Compare the energy use and energy costs of Maryland agencies using the State Energy Database on the DGS website
State & Local successes
Project Sunburst nearly tripled the amount of solar energy on Maryland’s grid. MEA provided government entities with grants that funded the installation of solar arrays on state buildings. The nearly 10 megawatts produced by these arrays help the State reduce government expenses by lowering long-term electricity bills. The program also generates “green” jobs and helps the State realize its Renewable Portfolio Standard goal of 20 percent renewable energy generation by 2022. See the full list of recipients, and learn more about Project Sunburst.
Incentives
Grants & Loans
- Commercial Clean Energy Grant Program
- EmPOWER Clean Energy Communities Grant
- EmPOWER Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants (EECBG)
- Game Changer Program: Energy Innovation Competitive Grants
- Jane E. Lawton Conservation Loan Program
- Maryland Smart Energy Communities
- Project Sunburst
- Public Schools Energy Efficiency Initiative Engineering Design Program
- State Agency Loan Program (SALP)