Residential Energy Equity Program

For FY26, the Maryland Energy Agency (MEA) combined the former Energy Efficiency Equity Program and Solar Energy Equity Program into the Residential Energy Equity Program.

The program is a competitive grant for local government entities and non-profit organizations to support energy efficiency and renewable energy projects for residents with low-to-moderate incomes. The grant is broken into two Areas of Interest (AOI): AOI1: Energy efficiency scopes of work and can be utilized for renter-occupied and owner-occupied homesAOI2: Solar energy scopes of work and can be utilized for owner-occupied homes For AOI1, the minimum award is $150,000, the maximum award for first-time grant recipients is $400,000 per award, and the maximum award for applicants that have previously won an award has not yet been determined.

The program funding for eligible measures covers a maximum of $21,000 per residence. For AOI2, the minimum award is $30,000 and the maximum award is $1,500,000.

The program funding for eligible measures covers a maximum of $30,000 per residence. For cost effectiveness criteria, eligible buildings, and eligible activities, please refer to the updated Funding Opportunity Announcement.