Industry is a vital component of Maryland’s economy, providing employment across the state and critical technologies and equipment for the clean energy transition. Yet, industrial processes, such as manufacturing, are incredibly energy-intensive.
Manufacturers face unique challenges with energy management and the adoption of clean energy technologies. Given the diverse nature of Maryland’s manufacturing sector, multiple pathways and customizable solutions are available to reduce energy use and emissions based on specific needs and use cases.
Maryland’s industrial and manufacturing building owners and operators can tap into a range of state, federal, and utility incentives to help defray the costs of energy efficiency, electrification, or onsite renewable energy measures to existing or new buildings. The Maryland Clean Buildings Hub is committed to help building owners and operators understand the range of incentives for which they may qualify.
State:
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Commercial & Industrial Grant Program: This program provides eligible commercial buildings funding for cost-effective energy efficiency and conservation upgrades for existing, major renovation, and new construction projects that are above minimum code and performance standards and claim at least 20% energy savings.
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Mechanical Insulation Grant Program: This program provides grants for installing mechanical insulation in industrial and commercial facilities to reduce energy waste, thereby enabling energy-saving improvements to large-scale thermal distribution networks.
Federal:
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Sec. 48C Advanced Energy Project Tax Credit: Manufacturers and other entities that invest in qualifying advanced energy projects may be eligible for a tax credit.
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Sec. 48E Clean Electricity Investment Tax Credit: The credit is available to taxpayers with a qualified facility and energy storage technology placed in service after Dec. 31, 2024. The Clean Electricity Investment Credit phase-out starts for the later of 2032 or when U.S. greenhouse gas emissions from electricity are 25% of 2022 emissions or lower.
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Sec. 45Y Clean Electricity Production Tax Credit: The credit is available to taxpayers with a qualified facility and energy storage technology placed in service after Dec. 31, 2024. The Clean Electricity Production Credit phase-out starts for the later of 2032 or when U.S. greenhouse gas emissions from electricity are 25% of 2022 emissions or lower.
Utility:
Looking for technical assistance for your industrial and manufacturing building upgrades?
The Hub offers guidance and support to help Marylanders take the next step toward cleaner, more efficient energy solutions.
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Energy and Environment for Maryland Manufacturers (E2M2) Program: Provides education, guidance, technical support, and assistance to manufacturers in navigating federal, state, and other incentives for the adoption of energy efficiency measures and renewable energy technologies.
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Maryland MADE 4.0: Provides education, technical, and financial assistance to encourage manufacturers to adopt and implement advanced, energy efficient manufacturing technologies.
The Hub invites you to explore the materials below to help guide your next steps. Use these resources to help move your building decarbonization project forward with greater confidence. Suggestions for additional resources can be directed to
[email protected].
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ENERGY STAR Industrial Partnership: Over 800 manufacturing companies, from large to small, are partners with ENERGY STAR. ENERGY STAR partners benefit from a strong network of industrial energy managers who share best practices and practical advice across industries in a non-competitive and no-sell environment.
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Better Buildings Initiative: Helps commercial and industrial buildings identify cost-effective energy and water efficiency solutions by barrier, building type, sector, technology, and more.
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Benchmarking: The process of tracking a building's annual energy use and using a standard metric to compare the building's performance against past performance and to similar building types. Benchmarking improves understanding of energy consumption patterns; helps identify energy saving opportunities within a portfolio of buildings; and manages business bottom line through consistent data collection and tracking.
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Energy Audits: Conducting an energy audit is a recommended first step in a building’s electrification and decarbonization journey.
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ENERGY STAR Tax Credit & Rebate Finder Tool: This tool helps building owners find financial incentives for efficient appliances, such as heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, insulation, windows, and electric upgrades.
