ATTENTION: Funding Status Update as of January 6, 2026:
Total funding requests have exceeded the full FY26 program budget of $150,000. MEA is diligently reviewing the existing queue and converting eligible projects from “requested” to “reserved” status.
The application JotForm Portal is now closed to new applications as MEA works to process current applications. Please continue to check back for regular updates on program status. The portal may reopen if funding remains.
MEA is pleased to announce the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Geothermal Rebate FY26 will be the final year for the program and rebates are approved on a first-come first-served basis. MEA has received a high volume of applications and is diligently reviewing the queue to convert eligible projects from “funds requested” to “funds reserved” status. To track the budget, see table below.
Program Purpose: The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) Geothermal Rebate Program (“Program”) provides geothermal heating and cooling system (“GHC system”) rebates for Maryland residents on Maryland residential properties. Single-family detached homes and single-family townhomes are eligible. Multi-family properties are not eligible.
Type of Program: Rebates are awarded on a non-competitive, first-come, first-served basis for complete and eligible applications.
Program Application Deadline: Each complete and eligible Geothermal Rebate Program application must be submitted to MEA no later than Friday, February 27, 2026 or until the budget is exhausted. Issuance of a rebate by MEA cannot be assured if the Program Budget has been exhausted.
Anticipated Budget: MEA anticipates a budget of $150,000 for rebates under this Program.
The table below tracks the budget for the FY26 Geothermal Rebates Program. MEA will update this table regularly, and post the date of the last update below the table.
$150,000
| $153,000 | $0.0 |
Last Update to Percentage of Budget Reserved: January 29, 2026
Award Formula: $3,000 for a new GHC system.
How to Apply: please review the Funding Opportunity Announcement in full for all program requirements and instructions on how to apply.
Program Documents:
