MEA is experiencing unprecedented interest in our residential storage program. We are asking residents to send Residential & Commercial Energy Storage email inquiries to [email protected]. We will address email responses in the order they are received, which may take 2-3 weeks.
Program Update October 10, 2025
Due to an exceptionally high volume of applications, total funding requests have reached the full FY26 program budget of $2,000,000. MEA is diligently reviewing the existing queue and converting eligible projects from “requested” to “reserved” status.
The application 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.
We ask for up to 45 days for Step 1 review notification.
Program Description: The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) is pleased to launch the Maryland Residential and Commercial Energy Storage (RCES) Program. This program, new in Fiscal Year 2026, is established by
§9-2012 of the State Government Article, Annotated Code of Maryland, and replaces the discontinued Maryland Energy Storage Income Tax Credit Program, which ended at the close of Calendar Year 2024. The RCES Program is designed to support the deployment of energy storage systems for both residential and commercial customers across Maryland. The program aims to enhance grid reliability, increase energy resilience, and accelerate the adoption of clean energy technologies statewide. Grants will be awarded to eligible projects on a first come, first served basis using a 2 step application process.
Program Budget: $2,000,000 is available for this program from the Strategic Energy Investment Fund (SEIF), subject to funding availability.
The table below provides the percentage of the FY26 Residential and Commercial Energy Storage Grant Program budget that has been assigned to eligible applications. MEA will update this table regularly, and post the date of the last update below the table.
$2,000,000
| $2,046,603.83
| $1,902,784.54 |
Last Update to Total Budget Reserved: December 1, 2025
Program Highlights
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Eligibility: Open to both residential and commercial applicants seeking to install qualifying battery energy storage systems (BESS).
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Program Purpose: Facilitates the installation of energy storage solutions to improve grid stability and support Maryland’s clean energy goals.
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Successor Program: RCES replaces the Maryland Energy Storage Income Tax Credit Program, which concluded at the end of 2024, per state law.
Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until
June 5, 2026, or until all program funding is exhausted, whichever comes first.
Program Documents: The Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) contains all terms, conditions, requirements, instructions on how to apply, and other important information regarding the Residential and Commercial Energy Storage Grant Program.
How to Apply: Applications must be submitted electronically through the online MyMEA Portal, which is provided in the link below:
Contact Information: For questions or additional information about the Maryland Residential and Commercial Energy Storage Program, please contact MEA’s Energy Storage Team at
[email protected].
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