Decarbonizing Public Schools Program

MD Grant Program schools

Administered by: Maryland Energy Administration in partnership with the Interagency Commission on School Construction

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Program Details

Program ID: 22793
Last Updated: 11/4/2025

Eligibility

Eligible Sectors

schools

Eligible Technologies

solar photovoltaics yes; specific technologies not identified

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

Additional Resources

https://energy.maryland.gov/Pages/SchoolDecarbonization.aspx

Please verify current program details with the administering agency before making any financial decisions.