Residential Energy Equity
Forecasted
Residential Energy Equity supports organizations delivering efficiency, electrification, solar, and storage improvements to reduce home energy use and benefit low- and moderate-income Maryland residents.
Funder: Maryland Energy Administration
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: FY27 anticipated budgets: $38,396,905 for energy efficiency, $6,000,000 for solar and storage, $1,600,000 for appliances
Summary: Competitive grants support organizations delivering residential energy improvements that benefit low- and moderate-income Maryland residents.
Key Information: Only nonprofits and local governments may apply; residents do not receive funds directly from MEA.
Description
Residential Energy Equity is a competitive grant program administered by the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA). It supports organizations implementing energy efficiency, electrification, and solar photovoltaic upgrades in single-family and multifamily homes benefiting low- and moderate-income Maryland residents. Qualifying projects must generate significant reductions in residential energy usage and pass the benefits to income-qualifying residents.
The FY27 program offers three Areas of Interest: energy efficiency projects, solar energy and energy storage projects, and appliance-only installations. Eligible organizations may apply for any or all three. The program places MEA’s goals of reducing energy use, promoting renewable energy, advancing climate action, and creating green jobs in a residential housing context.
