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Residential Incentives

Please note, the Maryland Energy Administration is currently developing our suite of fiscal year 2022​ programs which will be launched as they are developed. For updates, please email us to join our newsletter, follow us on social media (Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn) or bookmark this page or our News page. All programs are subject to available funds. 

When possible, please submit applications electronically to avoid mail delays. Staff will confirm receipt of electronic applications within one to two business days via email. If you have mailed in your application, we ask that you contact us via phone at 410-537-4000 or 1-800-72-ENERGY or email at DLInfo_MEA@maryland.gov ​to confirm receipt.


Grants & Loans

 
 ​Receive tax credits for purchasing biofuels.​
BeSMART Energy Efficiency Loan for Homeowners​ Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development's loan provides financing to improve energy efficiency, ex.replacing and upgrading appliances, heating, ventilation and cooling systems, and whole house envelope improvements.
​Clean Burning Wood Stove Rebate Program ​Receive rebates for clean wood burning stoves.​​
Community Solar  ​Allows Maryland residents to purchase subscriptions for energy from community solar arrays. Inactive program
​Community Solar LMI-PPA Program ​Maryland PSC-approved Subscriber Organizations can apply to receive incentives for supplying PPAs that maximize value to low-to-moderate income (LMI) subscribers.
Low-to-Moderate Income Energy Efficiency Grant ​​
 ​​Local governments and non-profits can apply for competitive grants to enable energy efficiency projects that benefit Marylanders experiencing low-to-moderate income.​
Low Income Solar Pilot Grant Program​​
 ​​Local governments and non-profits can apply for competitive grants to enable solar PV projects that benefit Marylanders experiencing low income.​
Maryland Home Energy Loan Program  Apply for energy-efficiency improvement loans of up to $20,000. Inactive program​
​Residential Clean Energy Rebate Program ​Receive financial assistance to install solar photovoltaic, solar water heating, geothermal heat pump, and wind turbine systems.
​Residential Wind Energy Grant Program ​Offers Maryland residents the opportunity to install and manage their own wind energy systems. Inactive program ​


R​ebates

EmPOWER Maryland utility-sponsored programs Passed in 2008 by the Maryland General Assembly, EmPOWER Maryland Energy Efficiency Act, established a goal to reduce per capita electricity usage and peak demand 15% by 2015. Energy efficiency is one of the least expensive ways to meet the growing electricity demands of the state, EmPOWER helps to promote energy efficiency saving Marylanders money.​


Tax Credits

Bio-heating oil purchases Take advantage of Maryland's domestically produced, renewable bio-heating Oil tax credit
​Energy Storage Tax Credit Program ​Take advantage of this Maryland State income tax credit for your qualified energy storage system.
Excise Tax Credits for Plug-In Electric Vehicles​​ Marylanders may be eligible for a one-time excise tax credit

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