Residential and Commercial Energy Storage Program
Forecasted
Residential and Commercial Energy Storage Program supports Maryland households, businesses, and nonprofits with battery purchases and installation, prioritizing systems that help the grid during high demand.
Funder: Maryland Energy Administration
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Rebates offset battery purchase and installation costs; amounts and caps have not been announced
Summary: Supports grid-connected battery storage at Maryland residential and commercial properties, prioritizing systems enrolled in utility-run virtual power plant pilots.
Key Information: The FY27 program is planned as a rebate requiring an upfront reservation.
Description
The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) runs this program to offset the cost of purchasing and installing grid-connected battery energy storage systems at residential and commercial properties in Maryland. The target audience includes residential households, commercial organizations, and nonprofits. Support covers both the storage equipment and its installation.
Beginning in fiscal year 2027, MEA will prioritize funding for systems enrolled in utility-run virtual power plant (VPP) pilot programs. These participating batteries provide benefits to the electricity grid during periods of high demand, in exchange for monetary compensation from utilities. The program therefore connects battery installations at individual properties with a priority for systems that also support the wider grid.
