Financial Resources

MD Clean Buildings Hub (1).pngThere are several federal, state, utility, and local incentives that commercial building owners can leverage and stack to improve building efficiency, reduce on-site emissions, electrify fossil fuel-powered systems, and generate onsite renewable energy. ​​Access the Energy Savings Performance Contracting and Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) webpages for more information on upfront financing for energy efficiency projects.
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The Maryland Clean Buildings Hub (the Hub), an initiative of the Maryland Energy Administration, is committed to connecting Maryland property owners with resources to navigate commercial building upgrades. Have questions? Contact [email protected].

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New! As of January 2026, the Hub now offers a Maryland Building Decarbonization Incentive Library resource, which provides an overview of incentives Marylanders can leverage to help make investments in their properties that contribute to decarbonization goals.​

​​​MEA Grant & Loan​ Programs

​The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) offers a variety of grant and loan programs for building owners seeking to make upgrades to their facilities. 

​DHCD Funding & Loan Programs

The Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) offers a range of programs designed to help Maryland residents make crucial home upgrades through its Whole Home Energy and Repairs Division. 

Eligible households may apply to multiple DHCD programs using its One-Stop Shop Application. After DHCD receives an application, they will qualify the applicant for as many funding sources as possible. Once eligibility is confirmed, the applicant will receive a letter from DHCD with an assigned contractor. To learn more about the individual requirements for each funding source, please review the information below:


​​​Department of General Service (DGS) Programs

Explore DGS programs th​at help support the implementation of commercial building decarbonization upgrades.​


​​Maryland Clean Energy Center (MCEC) Programs​

MCEC is Maryland’s green bank. MCEC provides innovative financing, climate tech innovation, and project development support to advance decarbonization. 

Federal Programs

Explore federal programs that are available to help support the implementation of building decarbonization upgrades at commercial buildings. 

Utility Programs
EmPOWER Maryland​: Ratepayers located in the following service territories may be eligible to receive incentives for energy efficiency and electrification measures through their utility. Participating utilities are: 


Local Programs
Maryland’s local governments also may provide incentives for building upgrades. Please review the financial opportunities below and discover whether any may apply to your building upgrades.​


​Financing Tools​

Explore financing tools that help support commercial building decarbonization upgrades.


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