Energy Challenge Prize
The Maryland Energy Administration's Energy Challenge Prize funds innovative research and technology projects that address specific energy, efficiency, and climate challenges in Maryland.
Funder: Maryland Energy Administration
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Full application/challenge submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Prize structure and funding amounts will be announced with the specific challenge; prior awards have varied.
Summary: Supports innovative solutions to specific energy challenges in Maryland, advancing state goals in energy efficiency, renewables, climate action, and green jobs.
Key Information: The specific challenge topic and prize details will be announced in advance of the competition.
Description
The Energy Challenge Prize, administered by the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA), is an innovation challenge designed to fund entities proposing high-impact, creative solutions to specific energy problems. The program aims to accelerate Maryland’s progress in energy efficiency, renewable energy, climate action, and the development of green jobs. Each competition centers on a targeted problem, which MEA will announce in advance, with detailed challenge structure, eligibility, evaluation criteria, and prize amounts provided at that time. The program is open to a broad range of applicants and is intended to catalyze transformative projects that help Maryland achieve its energy and sustainability objectives.
