Solar Roofs Program

The Maryland Energy Administration has established the Million Solar Roofs Program to install solar energy systems throughout the State. Maryland was the first state to sign on to the Federal Million Solar Roofs Initiative.

Federal Solar Incentives

Beginning in 2006, federal income tax credits will be available to residents and businesses. They will be for 30% of net system cost (after other incentives) up to $2000 for residences. There will be no cap for commercial installations. A summary of the incentives has been provided by the Solar Energy Industries Association. For the latest information on federal and state incentives, please visit the Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy (DSIRE) web site www.dsireusa.org.

Maryland Solar Projects

Residential Systems

• Zero Energy Home Project
  With the National Association of Home Builders Research Center and Bob Ward Companies
• University of Maryland Solar Decathlon
• Residential Photovoltaics Photos
• Residential Solar Water Heating Photos
• Residential Combined Systems Photos

Nonresidential Systems

• Maryland Department of General Services Central Services Building in Annapolis 9.6 kW
• The EnviroCenter in Jessup
• Hard Bargain Farm
• Takoma Park Middle School
• Maryland Science Center
• PV Water Pumping Project

Other Resources

• US Department of Energy Solar Information
• Interstate Renewable Energy Council
  
• Maryland, DC, Virginia Solar Energy Industries Association (MDV-SEIA)
• Renewable Energy Access
  
• Sustainable Buildings Industry Council (SBIC)
  
• Solar Energy Industries Association