Residential Energy Equity
The Residential Energy Equity grant from the Maryland Energy Administration funds nonprofits and local governments to deliver energy efficiency, electrification, and solar upgrades for low- and moderate-income Maryland homes.
Funder: Maryland Energy Administration
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Full application deadline for Residential Energy Equity, projected)
Funding Amounts: Award size and total funding to be announced in the FY27 program guidelines; typically funds multiple projects annually.
Summary: Supports nonprofits and local governments in Maryland to implement energy efficiency, electrification, and solar upgrades for low- and moderate-income homes.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity—details and requirements are subject to change.
Description
The Residential Energy Equity grant program, administered by the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA), aims to enable nonprofit organizations and local governments to implement energy efficiency, electrification, and solar photovoltaic (PV) upgrades in single-family and multi-family homes. The program is specifically designed to benefit low- and moderate-income residents across Maryland, supporting the state's goals of reducing energy use, promoting renewable energy adoption, and advancing climate action. Funding is awarded competitively and is intended to improve household energy performance, lower utility costs, and increase access to clean, sustainable energy solutions.
