Commercial Clean Energy Grant Program (Maryland)

Summary

Last modified on February 12, 2015.

Financial Incentive Program

Place	Maryland
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) Geothermal Heating and Cooling: 90-180/ ton
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; SHW: collectors must be SRCC OG-100 certified GHC: Must meet ENERGY STAR standards and must displace electric or non-natural gas heating
Start Date	2009-11-06
Expiration Date	When funding is exhausted The date "When funding is exhausted" was not understood.
Funding Source	Strategic Energy Investment Fund (SEIF)
Installation Requirements	Installer NABCEP certification will be required for PV systems
Maximum Incentive	PV: 6,000 SWH: 5,000
Ownership of Renewable Energy Credits	Remains with project owner
Program Administrator	Maryland Energy Administration
Website	http://energy.maryland.gov/Business/cleanenergygrants/index.html
References	DSIREDatabase of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency

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
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
Email	dlinfo_mea@maryland.gov
Website	http://www.energy.state.md.us

Authorities (Please contact the if there are any file problems.)

Authority 1:	MD STATE-GOVT §9–20B-01 et seq.

Authority 2:	COMAR 14.26.04

• Incentive and policy data are reviewed and approved by the N.C. Solar Center's DSIRE project staff.