Megawatts for Maryland
Forecasted
The Megawatts for Maryland grant from the Maryland Energy Administration funds large-scale renewable energy and energy storage projects to advance grid reliability and clean energy innovation.
Funder: Maryland Energy Administration
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Award size is determined by a closed bid auction; no fixed minimum or maximum. Awards offset a portion of project costs for utility-scale renewable energy or storage.
Summary: Supports large-scale renewable energy and grid-connected storage projects in Maryland via a competitive auction, prioritizing lowest-cost, high-impact proposals.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; official details will be released in the forthcoming Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA).
Description
The program funds the development and construction of large-scale Tier 1 renewable energy generation and grid-connected energy storage projects in Maryland. Through a competitive closed bid auction, the initiative offsets a portion of project costs, awarding grants to projects that request the lowest incentive per megawatt. The program is designed to enhance grid reliability, increase renewable energy capacity, and accelerate Maryland’s climate action and decarbonization goals. All projects must comply with MEA’s Fossil Fuel Policy and general grant requirements.
