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FY25 Residential Clean Energy Rebate Program

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FY25 R-CERP Now Open for Applications
NEW: Take a look at MEA's FY25 R-CERP Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Document for answers to commonly-asked questions about the FY25 Residential Clean Energy Rebate Program.

Notice 1: All program communications are made via email, through CERP.MEA@Maryland.gov. DO NOT reach out to an individual MEA staff member's email address. Use CERP.MEA@Maryland.gov to ensure the fastest and easiest communication with the R-CERP Rebate Administration Team.

Notice 2: Each applicant to FY25 R-CERP MUST USE THE ONLINE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PORTAL, unless they are not able to access it. A paper application form is available from MEA by request. Please contact CERP.MEA@Maryland.gov via email, or call 410.537.4000, to request a copy. More information about this requirement is provided in the sections below.

Notice 3: FY25 is the final offering​ of the Residential Clean Energy Rebate Program. See the Funding Opportunity Announcement in the "Program Documents" section of this page for more information.

Program Purpose: The Residential Clean Energy Rebate Program incentivizes Maryland residents to purchase and install eligible renewable energy generating systems.

Program Description: MEA offers rebates to eligible Maryland residents who have installed a qualified clean energy system at their homes. Eligible system types include: (1) solar photovoltaic (PV) panel systems, (2) solar PV shingles, and (3) geothermal heating and cooling systems. Please note that geothermal heating and cooling system replacements are no longer eligible​ for rebates. Only geothermal heating and cooling systems that require the installation of new ground loops or wells are eligible.

Type of Program: R-CERP is a statewide non-competitive first-come, first-served rebate program.

Application Deadline: Complete and accurate applications to R-CERP will be accepted no later than 3:00 P.M. ET, November 30, 2024. No exceptions. Please note, the issuance of a rebate by MEA is not assured if the Program budget has been exhausted.


Status Report: Check the status of your residential clean energy rebate application here: 2024.09.16 R-CERP Status Report 
Note: This status report will be updated weekly by MEA on Mondays (or the next business day if a State Holiday falls on a Monday).

Anticipated Program Budget: An anticipated total of $2,000,000 is available from the Strategic Energy Investment Fund to fund the Program.

Rebate Amounts: The rebate amounts listed by eligible technology type in the table below are taken from the FY25 R-CERP Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA).

Clean Energy Technology Minimum System Capacity Rebate Amount
Solar Photovoltaic (​PV) Systems (Panels)1.00 kW-dc*
$1,000 Total
Solar PV Shingles1.00 kW-dc*$1,000 Total
New Geothermal Heating and Cooling Systems1.00 RT**$3,000 Total
*kilowatts of direct current.
**Refrigerant tons.

Program Documents: All terms, conditions, requirements, and instructions on how to submit an eligible application are provided in the Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) below:


How to Apply: Each applicant to the FY25 Residential Clean Energy Rebate Program IS REQUIRED to use the online electronic application portal ("e-APP Portal", "the portal") to submit their application package. Alternatively, a paper application can be provided on a case-by-case basis to an applicant who cannot access the portal. If needed, please request a copy by sending an email to C​​ERP.MEA@Maryland.​gov, or by calling 410.537.4000. Please CAREFULLY READ THE FY25 MEA R-CERP Application Submission Instructions before starting an application. The link to the e-APP Portal is provided in the section below this one.​


Application Portal:​ Please click the link below to navigate to the online electronic application portal to submit your application.

>>> The MEA R-CERP online electronic application portal is now available and can be accessed at this link​. <<<


Frequently Asked Questions: Do you have a question about R-CERP? You might find helpful information in our FY25 R-CERP Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Document.

Consumer's Guide to Solar: MEA recommends that any individual who is considering solar energy to start by reading our publication, A Maryland Consumer's Guide to Solar. This helpful guide provides information about solar energy, how to get it, what incentives are typically available, and more.

Helpful Links: The following links to resources may be helpful for Maryland residents contemplating clean energy system installations:

More Information: For more information about R-CERP, contact MEA by email at CERP.MEA@Maryland.gov, or by phone at 410.537.4000, to speak with the R-CERP Rebate Administration Team.

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