Residential Energy Equity

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**The FY27 Residential Energy Equity Program is Now OPEN for Applications**

Update 9/25/26: The official response period for MEA’s Request for Information (RFI) seeking feedback from interested parties on the design of a potential Residential Energy Equity Heat Pump Rebate Program has now closed. MEA is grateful for all of the feedback received, which will meaningfully contribute to program design efforts.

While the official response period has closed, MEA will continue to accept RFI submissions. Please note that responses received after the original submission deadline of 9/18/26 may have less impact on program design.

Please submit RFI responses via  Jotform (A PDF of the RFI is also available here).

FY27 Program Walkthrough Recording: Residential Energy Equity Program Walkthrough

Program Description: The Maryland Energy Administration is pleased to announce funding for the Residential Energy Equity Program. Funding is offered under three Areas of Interest (AOIs):

AOI 1: Energy Efficiency Projects
AOI 2: Solar Energy & Energy Storage Projects
AOI 3: Appliance Only Installations

Target Audience:The Residential Energy Equity Program is open to non-profit organizations and local government entities and is designed to support energy efficiency and renewable energy projects that benefit Maryland residents experiencing low-to-moderate incomes.

Program Type: Competitive Grant Program

Anticipated Program Budget:

AOI1 - $38,396,905
AOI2 - $6,000,000 ($1,000,000 for energy storage)
AOI3 - $1,600,000

Eligible organizations and entities may apply for any or all AOIs. Grants are awarded for qualifying projects that generate significant reductions in residential energy usage and pass on the benefits to income-qualifying Maryland residents.

Application Deadline: October 1, 2026 at 3 p.m.

Online Application Submission: Through the My MEA portal at https://mea.maryland.gov/

Program Documents:

Updated FY27 Residential Energy Equity MEA Grant Funding Opportunity Announcement FOA
FY27 MEA Resi Energy Equity Program Application Link REVISED 08-10
FY27 Non-Profit Organization Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form (if applicable)

This form shall be used to disclose any closely-affiliated relationship that an applicant may have with a for-profit entity proposed to participate in a Program-funded activity.

MEA Grant General Provisions Version 4
Self-Verification of Minimum Eligibility
Consumer Protection Plan

For historical program information please click:

FY26 Residential Energy Equity Archive

As this program is serving only residential building types, those interested in funding for commercial buildings should review the full list of available MEA Incentives here.

Additional Relative Funding:

Notice of Intent for Fiscal Year 2027

Utility Incentive Programs: For information on incentives offered by Maryland's EmPOWER utilities, please visit the links below.

NOTE: A solar PV system that has already received funding from the Maryland Energy Administration’s Maryland Solar Access Program (“MSAP”) is not eligible for Residential Energy Equity Program grant funding. MEA will cancel a grantee reimbursement request for a home that has received MSAP funding. No exceptions will be made.

An energy storage system that has already received funding from Residential and Commercial Energy Storage Program (RCES) is not eligible for Residential Energy Equity Program grant funding. MEA will cancel a grantee reimbursement request for a home that has received RCES funding. No exceptions will be made.

Requests for Grant Extension Amendment should be submitted here.

Requests for Scope of Work Amendment should be submitted here.

Questions? For more information on grants for Residential Energy Equity, please contact Sean Stewart at (410) 591-0856 or by email at [email protected].