To
support the development and use of Maryland's renewable biomass resources, the
Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) has created the Commercial Wood Feasibility
Study (CWFS). The CWFS will help fund the cost of wood energy feasibility
studies for facilities located in the state. These studies will allow entities
to determine whether conversion from a fossil fuel energy system to a
sustainable wood energy system is financially and technically viable.
Eligible applicants include: governmental, institutional, commercial, and industrial facilities (e.g., schools, hospitals, campuses, commercial buildings) located in Maryland.
Up to $200,000 is budgeted for the FY21 CWFS Program. Funds will be awarded on a first-come, first served basis, subject to funding availability, and will be calculated as:
• 75% of the total cost of the feasibility study; OR
• $15,000, whichever is lower
Funding Opportunity Announcement for MEA FY21 CWFS.pdf
Application MEA FY21 CWFS.docx
All applications are due 11:59 P.M. EDT on Saturday, May 15, 2021.
MEA is encouraging the use of electronic communication, including applications, to streamline processing and reduce environmental impacts. If you choose to “opt out” of electronic communications for this program, please contact MEA no later than five (5) days prior to the application deadline to establish an alternative method to apply. Applications must be submitted no later than May 15, 2021, 11:59 P.M. EDT, unless the applicant has contacted MEA regarding an alternative application method and that method has been authorized in writing by MEA.
For more information or assistance, please contact Garry Aime, Biomass Program Manager at
Garry.Aime@Maryland.gov or via phone at (443) 306-8149.
