Residential Energy Equity

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**The FY27 program is now OPEN for applications**

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.

A program information session with a walkthrough of the application will be conducted and recorded via Google Meet on July 23, 2026. Click here for the meeting link.

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

Program Documents:

FY27 Residential Energy Equity Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA)
FY27 MEA Resi Energy Equity Program Application Link
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 3
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 Angel Saules at (443) 814-0368 or by email at [email protected].