New Incentives for Solar and Geothermal Energy in Maryland
Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) April 30, 2008

Effective July 1, 2008, grants will be available to individuals, businesses and local governments in the following categories:

  • Photovoltaic Solar $2,500 per kW installed up to $10,000 maximum grant amount.
  • Solar Water Heating 30% of system cost up to $3,000 maximum grant amount.
  • Residential Geothermal Up to $1,000 per ton with a maximum grant amount of $3,000.
  • Commercial Geothermal Up to $1,000 per ton with a maximum grant amount of $10,000.
    There are also new State tax incentives available for solar and geothermal:
  • State Sales and Use Tax Exemption for solar and geothermal equipment.
  • Property Tax Exemption (property cannot be assessed at a higher value due to the project installation).


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