Renewables

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For program updates, please email​ us​ to join our newsletter, follow us on social media ​(FacebookTwitter, or LinkedIn), or bookmark this page or our​ News page. All programs are subject to available funds. Read our full list of FY25 programs here​.

When possible, please submit applications electronically to​ avoid mail delays. Staff will confirm receipt of electronic applications within one to two business days via email. If you have mailed in your application, we ask that you contact us via phone at 410-537-4000 or 1-800-72-ENERGY or email at DLInfo_MEA@maryland.gov ​to confirm receipt.

NEW! Visit the Maryland Solar on Landfills and Brownfields page​ to access the 2024 Maryland Landfill Solar Assessment report.


Grants & Loans​​


Higher Education Clean Energy Grant Pilot Program
​Supports Maryland's accredited higher education institutions in adopting renewable energy technologies, integrating strategic energy planning into operations and curricula, and advancing workforce development in the renewable energy sector.​
​COMING SOON:​ ​Maryland Solar Access Program

​COMING SOON: Provided to help eligible Maryland residents install solar photovoltaic (PV) systems to power their homes with clean, affordable, and sustainable energy. 
Community Solar LMI-PPA Program

​Maryland PSC-approved Subscriber Organizations can apply to receive incentives for supplying PPAs that maximize value to low-to-moderate income (LMI) subscribers.
Residential Clean Energy Rebate Program​Receive financial assistance to install solar photovoltaic, solar water heating, and geothermal heat pumps. NOTE: FY24 funding depleted. Applications submitted between April 1, 2024 and June 30, 2024, will be placed on a waitlist. See webpage for more details.
​NEW AND NOW OPEN:​​Commercial Solar Grant Program
NEW in FY25: ​Maryland businesses, nonprofits, and other organizations can receive grants for solar PV systems that are owned by or directly benefit low-to-moderate income, overburdened, and underserved Maryland communities. Enhanced incentives are available for nonprofit organizations, Small Business Enterprises (SBEs), Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (ACDBEs), Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs), and Veteran- and Disabled Veteran-owned businesses.​
​Decarbonizing Public Schools Program
​Help Local Education Agencies (LEAs) develop capacity and advance strategies for promoting clean and efficient energy use within their portfolio of current and future K-12 schools and support facilities. 
​Maryland Smart Energy Communities Programs
​Offers funding for sustainable, long-term, clean energy policies and projects that lead to reduced energy usage and greenhouse gas emissions, increased cost savings, and robust clean energy and economic development.
Solar Canopy and Dual Use Technology Grant Program

​​This program provides grants for the installation of parking lot solar canopies with a dual use, such as the integration of electric vehicle chargers.
​​Solar Energy Equity Program

​Funds are provided for the design and installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) energy-generating systems on the homes of Marylanders that experience low-to-moderate income, or are in overburdened or underserved communities.
Solar Technical Assistance Program
​Provides technical assistance, at MEA’s cost, to state or local government entities for solar site surveys, and to conduct preliminary development of solar projects. 
​Public Facilities Solar Grant Program
​Provides grant funding to City, County or Municipal government entities to support the planning and installation of solar arrays on existing infrastructure of public facilities.
Open Energy Grant Program​
​​The Maryland Energy Administration is interested in receiving proposals that fall outside the range of its other ENERGY programs. 
Maryland Offshore Wind Supply Chain Investment Program
​Provides grant funding on a non-competitive basis to support new or existing businesses entering the offshore wind supply chain in Maryland.​
Maryland Offshore Wind Workforce Training & Education Program​
​Provides grant funding on a competitive basis to support new or existing workforce training centers and academic institutions expand their capabilities to support the State’s offshore wind workforce training and education efforts.


Tax Credits

​Energy Storage Tax Credit Program
​Take advantage of this Maryland State income tax credit for your qualified energy storage system.