Decarbonizing Public Schools Program
Administered by: Maryland Energy Administration in partnership with the Interagency Commission on School Construction
Quick Summary
Maryland public school districts can access approximately $36 million in grant funding to install solar systems, upgrade energy efficiency, and build capacity for energy management across K-12 facilities. Districts should contact the Maryland Energy Administration at [email protected] to learn about the four areas of focus—energy management capacity building, efficiency upgrades, solar installations, and net zero energy design—and determine which funding tracks match their school's needs.
AI-generated summary • Updated 7/12/2026
Program Details
- Program ID
- 22793
- Last Updated
- 11/4/2025
Eligibility
Incentive Amount
$36 million
Program Summary
The Decarbonizing Public Schools Program aims to help schools develop capacity and advance strategies for promoting clean and efficient energy use in current and future k-12 schools and support agencies.
The program includes both formula and competitive funding for activities such as energy data management, net zero energy design considerations for public school planning, solar installations, and energy efficiency upgrades. Incentive amounts and maximums vary by area of interest (AOI). Please see the program website and documents below for more information, or contact [email protected].AOI1 Capacity Building for Energy ManagementAOI2 Energy EfficiencyAOI3 Solar on Schools AOI4 Net Zero Energy Schools
Contact & Resources
Please verify current program details with the administering agency before making any financial decisions.