Commercial Clean Energy Rebate Program

** This program has CLOSED **The Final Offering for this program concluded in June 2024. Applications were accepted until June 21, 2024. The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) will not offer the Commercial Clean Energy Rebate Program (C-CERP) in FY25, and does not plan to reopen the Program in any future fiscal years. THE INFORMATION PROVIDED BELOW IS PERTAINING TO THE NOW-CLOSED FY24 C-CERP. IT IS PROVIDED FOR HISTORICAL PURPOSES ONLY.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. Commercial Clean Energy Rebates Resource Conversion Technology Installed Capacity Range Award/Capacity Unit Solar Photovoltaics (PV) 1-8 kW-dc8-108 kW-dc108-250.0 kW-dcRoof-Mounted:250.1 - 375 kW-DC $1,000$1,000 + 150/kW * (capacity - 8kW$16,000 + $100/kW * (capacity - 108 kW)$20,000 + $80/kW * capacity$30,000 maximum Solar Water Heating (SWH) 10-2,000 sq. ft. $20/sq. ft., $12,000 maximum Geothermal Heating & Cooling (GHC) 1-10 tons10-50.0 tons $3,000$3,000+$400 * (capacity - 10 tons)$12,000 maximum 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.