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Find similar grantsResidential and Commercial Energy Storage Grant Program is sponsored by Maryland Energy Administration. Aims to enhance grid reliability, increase energy resilience, and accelerate the adoption of clean energy technologies statewide.
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Residential and Commercial Energy Storage Grant Program Accessibility Information Residential and Commercial Energy Storage Grant Program MEA is experiencing unprecedented interest in our residential storage program. We are asking residents to send Residential & Commercial Energy Storage email inquiries to [email protected] . We will address email responses in the order they are received, which may take 2-3 weeks.
Program Update October 10, 2025 Due to an exceptionally high volume of applications, total funding requests have reached the full FY26 program budget of $2,000,000. MEA is diligently reviewing the existing queue and converting eligible projects from “requested” to “reserved” status. The application portal is now closed to new applications as MEA works to process current applications.
Please continue to check back for regular updates on program status. The portal may reopen if funding remains. We ask for up to 45 days for Step 1 review notification.
Program Update February 12, 2026 Step 2 Deadline Extension Policy Extension requests may be granted for up to 60 days beyond the original project completion deadline. Extension approval is not guaranteed and remains at MEA’s discretion. Reservation of funds will expire 180 days after Step 1 approval unless an extension is formally approved.
Applicants must submit extension requests to the RCES team no later than 30 days before the reservation expiration date. If a Step 1 approved applicant needs more time to complete Step 2, please submit an extension request using this form . Program Description: The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) is pleased to launch the Maryland Residential and Commercial Energy Storage (RCES) Program.
This program, new in Fiscal Year 2026, is established by §9-2012 of the State Government Article , Annotated Code of Maryland, and replaces the discontinued Maryland Energy Storage Income Tax Credit Program, which ended at the close of Calendar Year 2024. The RCES Program is designed to support the deployment of energy storage systems for both residential and commercial customers across Maryland.
The program aims to enhance grid reliability, increase energy resilience, and accelerate the adoption of clean energy technologies statewide. Grants will be awarded to eligible projects on a first come, first served basis using a 2 step application process. Program Budget: $2,000,000 is available for this program from the Strategic Energy Investment Fund (SEIF), subject to funding availability.
The table below provides the percentage of the FY26 Residential and Commercial Energy Storage Grant Program budget that has been assigned to eligible applications. MEA will update this table regularly, and post the date of the last update below the table.
TOTAL FY26 RCES GRANT PROGRAM BUDGET Last Update to Total Budget Reserved: April 6 , 2026 Eligibility: Open to both residential and commercial applicants seeking to install qualifying battery energy storage systems (BESS). Program Purpose: Facilitates the installation of energy storage solutions to improve grid stability and support Maryland’s clean energy goals.
Successor Program: RCES replaces the Maryland Energy Storage Income Tax Credit Program, which concluded at the end of 2024, per state law. Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until June 5, 2026 , or until all program funding is exhausted, whichever comes first.
Program Documents: The Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) contains all terms, conditions, requirements, instructions on how to apply, and other important information regarding the Residential and Commercial Energy Storage Grant Program. FY26 RCES Grant Program Third-Party Customer Authorization Form (Use this form if a third-party is applying on behalf of the applicant.)
**Please note the Funding Opportunity Announcement has been updated to clarify that all applicants are required to submit a complete IRS Form W9 for during their Step 2 application. The IRS Form W9 is required for payment processing.
How to Apply: Applications must be submitted electronically through the online MyMEA Portal, which is provided in the link below: >>> MyMEA Application Portal <<< Contact Information: For questions or additional information about the Maryland Residential and Commercial Energy Storage Program, please contact MEA’s Energy Storage Team at Stay Informed: Follow the Maryland Energy Administration for the latest updates and announcements: MEA News Page | We're available on the following channels.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Residential and commercial applicants in Maryland seeking to install qualifying battery energy storage systems. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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