FY20 Combined Heat and Power Grant Program

MEA CHP FY20 Grant Program

Above: (From left to right) Electric switchgear panels at W.R. Grace and Company’s Curtis Bay plant, MEA CHP Program Manager Brandon Bowser in front of a CHP engine at Baltimore Washington Medical Center, and CHP system at W.R. Grace and Company’s Curtis Bay plant.

NOTE: This webpage is for a prior year program. It is provided here for historical purposes only.

Update: Governor Larry Hogan issued an executive order on March 12, 2020 mandating teleworking for non-essential state employees across all state agencies in response to COVID-19. With this in mind, the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) encourages that all correspondence and reporting regarding the CHP Program be submitted via email to CHP.MEA@Maryland.gov.

During this time, MEA CHP Program Manager Brandon Bowser can most easily be reached via email at BrandonW.Bowser@Maryland.gov or via phone at (443) 306-0304. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and we appreciate your understanding.

FY20 CHP Grant Program Closed

***FY20 GRANT AWARDEES ARE LISTED IN THE "FY20 FUNDING" SECTION BELOW***

MEA is pleased to announce the launch of the Fiscal Year 2020 (“FY20”) Combined Heat and Power Grant Program. The program is designed to further encourage Combined Heat and Power (CHP) growth in the State. This $4.2 Million first come, first served program will target eligible commercial, industrial, institutional, and critical infrastructure facilities (including healthcare, wastewater treatment, and essential state and local government facilities). Note: As part of the PHI/Exelon Merger, up to $3.5 Million of the $4.2 Million program budget is reserved for projects being implemented in PEPCO and Delmarva Power Territories.

Applications will be reviewed on a first come, first served basis. Please review the Notice of Grant Availability in the How to Apply section below for more details on review and eligibility requirements.

If your organization is new to the concept of CHP, MEA recommends that you first read our CHP Resource Guide.

Informational Webinar

MEA hosted two (2) informational webinars which covered how to submit a successful application with all required information and documents on September 17 and October 3, 2019. Please see the "Informational Webinar" section below for a copy of the presentation slides.

FY20 Funding

FY20 Grantees

Grants were awarded as projects were deemed eligible throughout the duration of the Program. The Award Number, Grantee Organization, Nameplate CHP System Capacity, Award Amount, and Project Location for all FY20 projects are available in the table below.

Last Update: June 23, 2020

Award No.	Grantee Organization	Capacity	Grant Amount	Project Location
01	SunMed Growers, LLC	800 kW	$360,000	Cecil County
02	Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission	3,100 kW	$351,750	Prince George's County
03	Ripley West, LLC	150 kW	$82,500	Montgomery County
04	Adventist Healthcare, Inc. (Shady Grove Medical Center)	2,282 kW	$500,000	Montgomery County
05	EQR-Edgemoor, LLC (Edgemont II)	35 kW	$39,912	Montgomery County
06	Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County (Bauer Park Apartments)	150 kW	$82,500	Montgomery County
07	Old Georgetown Rd Project, LLC	75 kW	$43,125	Montgomery County
TOTAL		6,592 kW	$1,459,787

Program Description

The FY20 MEA CHP grant program will provide grants to encourage the implementation of CHP technologies in eligible commercial, industrial, institutional, agricultural, educational, and critical infrastructure facilities (including healthcare, wastewater treatment, and essential state and local government facilities), and to encourage the implementation of CHP technologies that leverage biogas/biomass as a fuel source in commercial, industrial, institutional, and critical infrastructure facilities.

Individual grants range in size from up to $425/kW to up to $575/kW, based on the size of the CHP system, with a maximum per project cap of $500,000, subject to funding availability.

CHP eCatalog: Applicants are strongly encouraged to utilize the U.S. Department of Energy’s (“DOE”) CHP eCatalog when considering CHP systems for their facilities. This comprehensive catalog of packaged CHP systems allows for searching and filtering of technically vetted systems based upon the facility’s energy needs and site characteristics. To access the CHP eCatalog, visit the U.S. DOE’s website at https://chp.ecatalog.lbl.gov/.

Note on MICRO-CHP: MICRO-CHP Projects, meaning projects which are 60 KW or less, are eligible for up to 50% of the total project cost, after all other incentives and rebates are applied, with a maximum of $75,000. Micro-CHP Projects must be cost-effective to be eligible for the up to 50% incentive, otherwise, projects will be eligible for incentives at $575 per kw. Projects must be based in Delmarva or Pepco Power Service territories to be eligible and must participate in their utility incentive programs.

For more information, read our Notice of Availability (NOTE: Updated February 11, 2020)

Project Requirements

At a minimum CHP projects must:

Be located in Maryland at an eligible facility;
Projects must have materials onsite and official groundbreaking must occur by July 1, 2021.
Projects must be installed and fully commissioned by July 1, 2022.
Have an anticipated annual CHP system efficiency of at least 60%, on a Higher Heating Value (HHV) based on the higher heating value of the fuel, or an eligible non-combustion fuel cell system must meet a minimum system efficiency of 50% based on a higher heating value of the fuel
Satisfactorily demonstrate the ability to meet the goals of the CHP Program Area of Interest (“AOI”) for which it is being applied;
For Area of Interest (“AOI” 1: Provide net energy benefits that are at minimum equal to the total cost of the project without incentives; and
Satisfy all applicable regulatory and environmental requirements.

To be considered for grant award, an application must be complete, accurate, and signed by the business owner or authorized representative of the business owner. Applications which are submitted incomplete or without required documentation will be given 30 calendar days to provide the missing information in order to retain their place in the queue. Failure to submit missing information within this timeframe will result in rejection from consideration. Applications rejected for this reason are welcome to reapply before the application deadline but will be treated as new.

In addition, the Applicant must be in good standing in the State of Maryland. For Certificate of Status information please see the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation webpage.

Note on showcasing: The Maryland Energy Administration showcases selected projects to demonstrate how MEA energy programs are benefiting Maryland residents and businesses. If selected for award, please note that the MEA grant agreement will contain participation requirements for project showcasing

For more information, read our Frequently Asked Questions.

How to Apply

Applications are due by 11:59 PM EST, March 1, 2020

Applications should be submitted electronically. Because the grant selection will be determined primarily on a first-come first-served basis, applicants are encouraged to submit a complete application as soon as possible.

Step 1: Download and complete the application and supplemental workbook, found below

Step 2: Verify all documentation and attachments are ready for submission

Step 3: Submit the completed application, supplemental workbook, and all supplemental documentation at the link below.

Click here to submit your application online

If you encounter issues with the electronic applications, please contact BrandonW.Bowser@Maryland.gov or (443) 306-0304.

Program Information Documents

FY20 CHP Application
FY20 CHP Supplemental Workbook
Frequently Asked Questions
Notice of Availability (NOTE: Updated February 11, 2020)

Program Timeline

August 7, 2019: The program is open for applications
March 1, 2020: Deadline for applications to be submitted. Awards will be made on a first-come, first served basis after technical, financial, and feasibility evaluation.
April 30, 2020: Deadline for all awarded Grants to be executed between Grantee and MEA
Upon execution of grant award through June 2022: Implementation of CHP System
July 1, 2021: Groundbreaking/Materials on site Deadline
July 1, 2022: Commissioning Deadline
August 1, 2022: Final invoices are due to MEA

Informational Webinar

MEA hosted two (2) informational webinar sessions which gave an overview on CHP technology, the CHP Grant Program, and how to submit a successful application on September 17 and October 3, 2019. Please click the link below for a copy of the presentation slides utilized during these sessions.

FY20 CHP Webinar Slides

NOTE: These webinar slides indicate that $4.1 Million is available. As of October 8, 2019, the Program budget has been increased to $4.2 Million.

Reporting Resources for Existing Grantees

Effective January 7, 2020, Grantees across all Program Years are only required to submit progress reports on a quarterly basis in accordance with the reporting timeframes and due dates specified below:

Q1 (Jul, Aug, Sep): Due October 10
Q2 (Oct, Nov, Dec): Due January 10
Q3 (Jan, Feb, Mar): Due April 10
Q4 (Apr, May, Jun): Due July 10

Grantees are still required to comply with reporting and reimbursement request requirements for the Groundbreaking and Commissioning incentive portions of their Grant awards, as defined by their respective Grant Agreements.

Online Reporting Portal Links

Attachment B - Quarterly Status Report

Attachment C - Groundbreaking Report and Disbursement Request

Attachment D - Commissioning Report and Final Disbursement Request

Downloadable Forms

If Grantees do not wish to utilize the online reporting portals above, the downloadable versions of these reports provided below can instead be filled out and submitted to MEA:

Attachment B - Quarterly Status Report

Attachment C - Groundbreaking Report and Disbursement Request

Attachment D - Commissioning Report and Final Disbursement Request

Completed forms can be emailed to MEA at CHP.MEA@Maryland.gov or sent via mail to:

Maryland Energy Administration
Attn: CHP Grant Program
1800 Washington Blvd, Ste 755
Baltimore, MD 21230

Any questions or concerns regarding the reporting requirements above should be directed to Ms. Meg Cefail, Energy Specialist, at Margaret.Cefail@Maryland.gov or via phone at 410-537-4084.

Related Programs

Applicants looking for additional sources of funding for CHP systems may be eligible for low-interest financing (up to 2.0% APR) through MEA's energy efficiency loan program:

Jane E. Lawton Conservation Loan Program

Applicants may also be interested in the following commercial energy programs for other measures at their facilties:

Resilient Maryland Program

Commercial, Industrial & Agricultural Grant Program

Data Center Energy Efficiency Program

Commercial Clean Energy Rebate Program

Clean Energy Communities Low-to-Moderate Income Grant Program

Maryland Energy Infrastructure Program

Contact

For more information or assistance, please contact CHP Program Manager, Brandon Bowser, at (443) 306-0304 or BrandonW.Bowser@maryland.gov.

Grants issued by the State of Maryland may be taxable. As the Maryland Energy Administration is unable to give tax advice, any tax-related questions should be directed toward a qualified tax professional.

FY20 Combined Heat and Power Grant Program

MEA CHP FY20 Grant Program​

NOTE: This webpage is for a prior year program. It is provided here for historical purposes only.

***FY20 CHP Grant Program Closed***

***Informational Webinar***

​Cli​ck here to submit your application​ online

MEA CHP FY20 Grant Program

FY20 CHP Grant Program Closed

Informational Webinar

Click here to submit your application online