Maryland Energy Administration

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Residential Energy Equity

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

New! Join the Program's Webinar​ on Thursday, 7/30 at 10:00am!

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 - $33,396,905
  • 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: 

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:
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].