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Maryland Clean Energy Grant

Solar $1,000 / Geothermal $3,000 / Battery $5,000

Maryland Energy Administration runs the Clean Energy Grant program — paying $1,000 for residential solar PV, $3,000 for geothermal heat pumps, and $5,000 for battery storage. The grants are first-come, first-served against annual budget allocations and typically deplete by mid-year. Maryland also offers a separate solar SREC market through the state RPS (paying $200+/MWh historically) and a property tax exemption on solar-added home value. Combined with federal 25D, Maryland delivers strong stacked solar incentive value despite a modest solar resource.

Eligibility

Who qualifies?

Maryland residential property owners. No income cap on the base grant.

When to apply?

Apply as early in the fiscal year as possible. Funding typically depletes by April–June.

Equipment requirements?

ENERGY STAR certified equipment for HVAC. Solar must meet UL standards.

How to apply for MD Clean Energy Grant

  1. Apply via MEA portal

    Online application at energy.maryland.gov.

  2. Reserve grant

    Pre-install reservation required. Approval within 4 weeks typical.

  3. Install

    Complete installation within reservation window.

  4. Submit completion paperwork

    Final invoice, equipment specs, interconnection sign-off.

  5. Receive grant payment

    Direct deposit or check post-completion.

Stacking with other programs

Stacks with federal 25D, Maryland SRECs ($200+/MWh historically), Maryland property tax exemption, and EmPOWER Maryland utility rebates (separate program). Maryland's combination of state grant + SRECs makes it one of the strongest solar markets on the East Coast despite modest sun.

Frequently asked questions

Stack with federal 25D? +
Yes. Grant reduces basis; federal 30% applies to net cost.
EmPOWER Maryland separate? +
Yes. EmPOWER is the BGE/Pepco/Delmarva utility-administered energy efficiency program for HVAC, insulation, etc. The Clean Energy Grant is for renewable systems.
Solar SRECs in Maryland? +
Yes. Maryland has a strong SREC market under the state RPS. SRECs pay $200+/MWh historically. SREC revenue stacks on top of the Clean Energy Grant.

Official program page: https://energy.maryland.gov/Pages/incentives/cleanenergyincentives.aspx

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