Commercial Clean Energy Grant Program (Maryland)
Summary
Last modified on February 12, 2015.
Financial Incentive Program
| Place | Maryland
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| Name | Commercial Clean Energy Grant Program |
| Incentive Type | State Rebate Program |
| Applicable Sector | Commercial, Industrial, Nonprofit, Local Government |
| Eligible Technologies | Solar Water Heat, Photovoltaics |
| Active Incentive | Yes |
| Implementing Sector | State/Territory |
| Energy Category | Renewable Energy Incentive Programs |
| Amount | PV: 30-60/kW (varies by capacity) SWH: 10-20/square foot (varies by total panel area)
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| Eligible System Size | PV: 1 - 200 kW SWH: 50 - 1,200 square feet |
| Equipment Requirements | All equipment must be new PV: systems must be grid-tied and meet all applicable UL, IEEE, and NEC standards, and be in compliance with the state net metering law; |
| Start Date | 2009-11-06 |
| Expiration Date | When funding is exhausted The date "When funding is exhausted" was not understood.
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| Funding Source | Strategic Energy Investment Fund (SEIF) |
| Installation Requirements | Installer NABCEP certification will be required for PV systems
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| Maximum Incentive | PV: 6,000 SWH: 5,000 |
| Ownership of Renewable Energy Credits | Remains with project owner
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| Program Administrator | Maryland Energy Administration |
| Website | http://energy.maryland.gov/Business/cleanenergygrants/index.html
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| References | DSIREDatabase of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency[1] |
Summary
The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) offeres grants for mid-sized photovoltaic (PV) systems, solar water heating systems (SWH) and Geothermal Heating & Cooling (GHC) installed by businesses, non-profits, and local governments. Funding is available on first-come, first-serve basis and is subject to change based on funding availability.
Program Description
The incentive amounts for each technology depends on the capacity of system. The program are classified into either Small or Large Commercial grants, with incentives amounts below
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Incentive Contact
| Contact Name | Public Information Officer - MEA |
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| Department | Maryland Energy Administration |
| Address | 60 West Street, 3rd Floor |
| Place | Annapolis, Maryland |
| Zip/Postal Code | 21401 |
| Phone | (410) 260-7655 |
| Phone 2 | (800) 723-6374 |
| dlinfo_mea@maryland.gov | |
| Website | http://www.energy.state.md.us |
Authorities (Please contact the
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| Authority 1: | MD STATE-GOVT §9–20B-01 et seq.
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| Authority 2: | COMAR 14.26.04
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- Incentive and policy data are reviewed and approved by the N.C. Solar Center's DSIRE project staff.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency" Cite error: Invalid
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