Energy Challenge Prize
The Energy Challenge Prize from the Maryland Energy Administration funds innovative research and solutions to accelerate Maryland’s progress in energy efficiency, renewables, and climate action.
Funder: Maryland Energy Administration
Due Dates: October 31, 2026 (anticipated full application / challenge submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Prize pool and award amounts to be announced with each challenge; prior awards have varied.
Summary: Supports innovative solutions to Maryland’s targeted energy challenges, advancing efficiency, renewables, climate action, and green jobs.
Key Information: The specific challenge topic and prize details will be announced prior to the competition.
Description
The Energy Challenge Prize, administered by the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA), is a competitive innovation challenge designed to fund high-impact, creative solutions to specific energy problems identified by MEA. Each competition cycle targets a unique energy issue, announced in advance, and seeks transformative projects that accelerate Maryland’s progress in energy efficiency, renewable energy adoption, climate action, and green workforce development. The program is open to a broad range of applicants and aims to catalyze projects that help Maryland achieve its sustainability and clean energy goals.
