Solar & Battery Regulation & Incentive Programs
| Eligibility | Sectors | Technologies |
|---|---|---|
| max kW100.0000 | Commercial Industrial Local Government Nonprofit | Solar Photovoltaics |
| $/kW60.0000 | Commercial Industrial Local Government Nonprofit | Solar Photovoltaics |
| max Square Feet250.0000 | Commercial Industrial Local Government Nonprofit | Solar Water Heat |
| $/square foot20.0000 | Commercial Industrial Local Government Nonprofit | Solar Water Heat |
| $/ton180.0000 | Commercial Industrial Local Government Nonprofit | Geothermal Heat Pumps |
| max Tons25.0000 | Commercial Industrial Local Government Nonprofit | Geothermal Heat Pumps |
| min kW100.0000 | Commercial Industrial Local Government Nonprofit | Solar Photovoltaics |
| max kW200.0000 | Commercial Industrial Local Government Nonprofit | Solar Photovoltaics |
| $/kW30.0000 | Commercial Industrial Local Government Nonprofit | Solar Photovoltaics |
| $/square foot10.0000 | Commercial Industrial Local Government Nonprofit | Solar Water Heat |
| max $5000.0000 | Commercial Industrial Local Government Nonprofit | Solar Water Heat |
| min Square Feet250.0000 | Commercial Industrial Local Government Nonprofit | Solar Water Heat |
| max Square Feet1200.0000 | Commercial Industrial Local Government Nonprofit | Solar Water Heat |
| $/ton90.0000 | Commercial Industrial Local Government Nonprofit | Geothermal Heat Pumps |
| min Tons25.0000 | Commercial Industrial Local Government Nonprofit | Geothermal Heat Pumps |
| max Tons90.0000 | Commercial Industrial Local Government Nonprofit | Geothermal Heat Pumps |
The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) offers rebates 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.
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Commercial Clean Energy Rebates |
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Resource Conversion Technology |
Installed Capacity Range |
Award/Capacity Unit |
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Solar Photovoltaics (PV) |
1-8 kW-dc 8-108 kW-dc 108-250.0 kW-dc |
$1,000 $1,000 + 150/kW * (capacity - 8kW $16,000 + $100/kW * (capacity - 108 kW) |
|
Solar Water Heating (SWH) |
10-2,000 sq. ft. |
$20/sq. ft., $12,000 maximum |
|
Geothermal Heating & Cooling (GHC) |
1-10 tons 10-50.0 tons |
$3,000 $3,000+$400 * (capacity - 10 tons) |
All systems and components must be new and comply with standard equipment, installation, and warranty requirements intended to make sure that installations operate safely and effectively. The MEA notes that the Maryland Office of the Comptroller has determined that the solar incentives offered under this program are taxable for federal income tax purposes and state income tax purposes (a 2012 change). Please visit the program web site for further information on applications, qualification requirements, and more detailed information on the terms and conditions. Incentives for small wind projects are available under Windswept Grant Program.
| Name | Enacted Date | Effective Date | Expired Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| MD STATE-GOVT §9-20B-01 et seq. | |||
| COMAR 14.26.04 |