The Maryland Energy Administration has opened the application window for state commercial and canopy grant applications.
The Maryland Energy Administration recently opened applications for $13 million in grants to help businesses and organizations across Maryland expand the use of clean energy systems to cut energy bills and combat climate change.
Through the Fiscal Year 2026 Commercial and Canopy Solar Program, the agency aims to help businesses and nonprofit organizations better manage energy costs, reduce energy consumption, and cut emissions. The program offers meaningful incentives to those businesses seeking to lower their energy expenses .@MDenergywhile reducing their carbon footprint. Because energy is among the largest single expenses for many organizations, reducing energy costs allows them to devote more resources to supporting their local communities. Of particular note, this year the program includes access to solar canopy technology, expanding the types of projects eligible for funding.
The Commercial and Canopy Solar Program grants are funded by the Maryland Strategic Energy Investment Fund, which reinvests proceeds from greenhouse-gas emissions auctions and alternative compliance payments from utilities into a wide variety of programs. The fund helps reduce Marylanders’ energy bills, minimizes energy waste, creates jobs, promotes energy independence, and improves reliability and resiliency.
The agency is accepting applications for the Commercial and Canopy Solar Program now through February 9, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET. Full details on eligibility, program guidelines, and the application process can be found on the program webpage.
Maryland’s energy landscape will be front and center at the 2025 MACo Winter Conference. The session, “Powering the Future: What Battery Storage Means for Maryland Counties,” will break down this evolving technology and its potential impact on county operations and residents.
MACo’s Winter Conference, “Local Leadership, Lasting Impact: Shaping What’s Next,” will be held at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Hotel in Cambridge, MD, on December 10-12, 2024.
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- Attendee Registration Pricing
- Attendee Online Registration
- Attendee Registration Guide – PLEASE READ! (new registration system)
- Attendee Brochure (with full schedule)
- Exhibitor Brochure
- Exhibitor Registration Guide – PLEASE READ! (new registration system)
- Sponsorship Opportunities
- Hotel Details
- 2024 Winter Conference Photos (see what it’s like!)
- Conduit Street Blog Coverage
- #MACoCon on Twitter
- Questions?Contact Virginia White
