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)