The Maryland Energy Administration today (Jan 10) announced the launch of its Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Commercial, Industrial & Agricultural Grant Program. The program incentivizes building improvements that reduce energy waste and displace fossil-fuel use when possible in Maryland-based commercial, industrial and agricultural facilities.
"Maryland's buildings sector represents one third of the state's energy consumption. As a whole, these buildings present an enormous opportunity to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, while also reducing energy waste," said Maryland Energy Administration Director Paul G. Pinsky. "The advanced technologies that enable this change are a win-win for the economy and for our planet."
Offices, factories, warehouses, stores, hospitals and multifamily apartment buildings are among the many facilities that can reduce utility expenses and carbon emissions. These benefits result from improved lighting, water heating, space heating and cooling, and building insulation and air sealing, among other opportunities. The Maryland Energy Administration seeks to accelerate the adoption of these technologies by offering program grants to partially offset the cost of required investments. Total program funding for FY24 will be up to $4.4 million, available to qualified applicants on a first-come, first-served basis.
The Commercial, Industrial and Agricultural Grant Program invites proposals for grant funding in the following areas of interest, which are devised to meet facility owners' needs while advancing the state's energy goals. Applicants may apply for funding from multiple areas of interest, provided their proposals cover distinct activities.
- ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND ELECTRIFICATION for business or non-profit entities proposing energy efficiency and electrification upgrades to commercial, industrial, multi-family housing, warehouse or data center facilities.
- MANUFACTURING AND COMBINED HEAT AND POWER for commercial, industrial and non-profit facilities.
- AGRICULTURAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY enhancing investments in stationary facilities that are dedicated solely to raising and or harvesting goods from the land.
Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, February 28 at 5 p.m., or until funds are exhausted, whichever comes first. Projects must meet all eligibility requirements to be considered for award funding.
Please contact Program Manager Christopher Russell at ci.mea@Maryland.gov or via phone at (410) 537-3031 with any questions or concerns regarding eligibility or application requirements.
The mission of the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) is to promote clean, affordable, reliable energy and energy-related greenhouse gas emission reductions to benefit Marylanders in a just and equitable manner. For more information about the agency, visit us on our website at Energy.Maryland.gov, and follow us on social media: LinkedIn | X | Facebook.
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