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Maryland Solar Access Program Accessibility Information Maryland Solar Access Program Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) program opens on July 29, 2026. FY27 Program Information and Documents now available below. The My MEA Application Portal opens to new applications for rebates on July 29, 2026.
The MSAP Participating Contractor List Application Form opens to new applications from contractors on July 29, 2026. MEA will review submissions and update the MSAP Participating Contractor List repeatedly on a rolling basis. Please note: the selection of an FY27 MSAP Participating Contractor is required to complete and submit a new application for an upfront rebate reservation request (Step 1).
MEA is currently working to approve more contractors and to update the FY27 MSAP Participating Contractor List below on a rolling basis . Please check this webpage often for updates. The FY27 MSAP Participating Contractor List will have no bearing on eligibility of an existing FY26 or FY25 application for a Maryland Solar Access Program rebate.
Existing applicants may login to the My MEA portal to check the status of their application and to continue submissions to MEA. Under the Maryland Solar Access Program, “Click View More Details”. Click one of the following buttons to proceed: Step 1 Application: Use the MSAP Application Portal to (a) Start a new Maryland Solar Access Program Step 1 application, or (b) continue an in-progress Step 1 application.
Step 2 Application: Use the MSAP Application Portal to start Step 2 for an application with a status of Step 1 Approved, or to continue an in-progress Step 2 application. Manage an Existing Application: Use Manage My Application to submit (a) missing information or documentation, (b) a rebate reservation extension request, or (c) a rebate reservation modification request.
FY27 Program Purpose: The Maryland Energy Administration is pleased to announce the FY27 Maryland Solar Access Program (MSAP). The program provides rebates to help income-eligible Maryland residents install solar photovoltaic (PV) systems to power their homes with clean, affordable, and sustainable energy.
This program was established through the Maryland General Assembly’s passage of the Brighter Tomorrow Act of 2024 and is codified in §9–2016 of the State Government Article, Annotated Code of Maryland. FY27 Program Type: Rebate Program (Upfront Reservation Required).
Upfront Rebate Reservation (Step 1) : Applicants must apply for an upfront rebate reservation and the rebate reservation must be approved by MEA before installation of the solar PV system. Rebate Payment Request (Step 2) : Applicants request a rebate payment after installation and interconnection of the solar PV system.
FY27 Target Audience : Income-eligible households who contract with a contractor from the MSAP Participating Contractor List below. The homeowner benefitting from the solar PV installation has 3 options for participating in the program: Option 1 : The homeowner creates a "Resident" account through the My MEA online application portal. The homeowner submits an MSAP application.
The homeowner is designated as the recipient of the MSAP rebate payment. Option 2 : The MSAP Participating Contractor creates a "Contractor" account through the My MEA online application portal (or logs in with their existing account). The MSAP Participating Contractor submits an MSAP application on behalf of the homeowner.
The resident is designated as the recipient of the MSAP rebate payment. Option 3 : The MSAP Participating Contractor creates a "Contractor" account through the My MEA online application portal (or logs in with their existing account). The MSAP Participating Contractor submits an MSAP application on behalf of the homeowner.
The MSAP Participating Contractor is designated as the recipient of the MSAP rebate payment and passes through the benefits to the homeowner by discounting the cost of the solar PV system installation. FY27 Funding Opportunity Announcement Issue Date: July 29, 2026 FY27 Application Deadline: 3:00 PM Eastern Time May 31, 2027 through the My MEA portal.
The My MEA online application portal may close to new applications prior to the Application Deadline, if the total budget requested exceeds the available Program Budget FY27 Online Application Submission: Through the My MEA portal at https://mea. maryland.
gov/ FY27 Online Application Portal Status : Open to new applications Please note: T he selection of an MSAP Participating Contractor is required to complete and submit a new application for an upfront rebate reservation request (Step 1). MEA is currently working to approve more contractors and update the FY27 MSAP Participating Contractor List below on a rolling basis . Please check this webpage often for updates.
(The FY27 MSAP Participating Contractor List will have no bearing on eligibility of an existing FY26 or FY25 application for a Maryland Solar Access Program rebate.) FY27 Anticipated Program Budget: MEA anticipates up to $10 million will be available from the Strategic Energy Investment Fund (“SEIF”) for rebates awarded under this Program. The total amount may be more or less, at MEA’s discretion.
MEA will update this table regularly, and post the date of the last update below the table. Last Update to Total Budget Reserved: FY27 Household Income Requirements: Maryland Solar Access Program rebates must benefit homeowners whose annual household income does not exceed the limits in the table below, based on household size. The homeowner is required to attest that the household meets these income requirements.
See FY27 program documents for more information. Maximum Gross Yearly Income https://dhcd. maryland.
gov/HousingDevelopment/Documents/prhp/2025-MD-Income-Limits. pdf FY27 MSAP Funding Opportunity Announcement - Issued 7. 29.
26. pdf FOA Attachment A - FY27 MSAP Consumer Protection Policy - Issued 7. 29.
26. pdf FOA Attachment B - Guidance for Calcula... d Annual Gross Income - Issued 7.
29. pdf FOA Attachment C2 - FY27 MSAP Authorizations & Disclosures Form -Lease Agreements - Issued 7. 29.
26. pdf FOA Attachment D - FY27 MSAP Maximum Offer Calculator - Issued 7. 29.
26. xlsx FOA Attachment E - How to Use FY27 MSAP Maximum Offer Calculator - Issued 7. 29.
26. pdf FOA Attachment F - MEA Fossil Fuel Policy Individuals are entitled to request an accessible version of any electronic document presented on this website. See more information here: https://energy.
maryland. gov/Pages/Accessibility-Request. aspx FY27 MSAP Participating Contractor List: Each homeow ner must select an MSAP Participating Contractor from the FY27 MSAP Participating Contractor List below.
The MSAP Participating Contractor is the prime solar PV contractor Execute a contract with the homeowner (referred to as the “Executed Solar PV Agreement”); Sign the MSAP Authorizations & Disclosure Form; and Take full responsibility for compliance with the terms and conditions of the MSAP program – including the terms of the MSAP Consumer Protection Policy, the Fossil Fuel Policy, and all applicable local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and building codes.
The MSAP Participating Contractor may also (but is not required to): Apply on the homeowner’s behalf; Receive the rebate, passing through the benefit to the homeowner via a discounted project price; Work with 3rd party installation subcontractors; Work with 3rd party sellers; Work with 3rd party solar lease or PPA providers; Use subcontractors for other purposes.
FY27 MSAP Participating Contractor List - Last Updated: July 29, 2026 MEA does not endorse or prefer any contractor on the MSAP Participating Contractor List.
MS A P Participating Contractor Name FY27 Participating Contractor List Application: Application Type: Participating Contractor List Application Status: Open to applications from contractors Application Deadline: August 28, 2026 Application Review Period: MEA will review submissions and update the MSAP Participating Contractor List below repeatedly on a Participating Contractor List JotForm Application: Through the JotForm portal at https://www.
jotform. com/meachpy/fy27-msap-participating-contractors Required Application Documents (to upload to JotForm application): FY27 MSAP PCL Application - Other Contractor Details - Issued 7. 29.
26. xlsx FY27 MSAP PCL Application - Authorized Signatory Affirmation - Issued 7. 29.
26. pdf MSAP Participating Contractor FY27 Orientation Webinars: Coming Soon Webinar 1 - Date/Time to be announced soon Webinar 2 - Date/Time to be announced soon Webinar 3 - Date/Time to be announced soon Contact Information : please direct questions to [email protected] .
Fiscal Year 2026 Existing Applications FY26 Program Purpose: The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) FY26 Maryland Solar Access Program (MSAP) is continuing to help existing applicants install solar photovoltaic (PV) systems to power their homes with clean, affordable, and sustainable energy. FY26 Program Type: Rebate Program (Upfront Reservation Required).
FY26 Target Audience: Income-eligible households who contracted with a contractor listed on the MSAP Participating Contractor List at the time the application was submitted for an upfront rebate reservation request (Step 1). FY26 Program Offering: New applications for Step 1 (upfront rebate reservation) were accepted from July 21, 2025 to April 17, 2026.
Ongoing Online Application Submissions: Existing applicants may login to the My MEA portal to check the status of their application and to continue submissions to MEA. Under the Maryland Solar Access Program, “Click View More Details”.
Click one of the following buttons to proceed: Step 2 Application: Use the MSAP Application Portal to start Step 2 for an application with a status of Step 1 Approved, or to continue an in-progress Step 2 application. Manage an Existing Application: Use Manage My Application to submit (a) missing information or documentation, (b) a rebate reservation extension request, or (c) a rebate reservation modification request.
FY26 MSAP Funding Opportunity Announcement - Issued 3. 2. 26 FY26 MSAP Consumer Protection Policy - Issued 3.
2. 26 FY26 MSAP Customer Authorization Form MSAP Maximum Offer Calculator - Issued 3. 2.
26 How to Use Maximum Offer Calculator - Issued 3. 2. 26 FY26 MSAP Disclosure Form - Power Purchase Agreement - Issued 3.
2. 26 FY26 MSAP Disclosure Form - Solar System Purchase (Outright or with Loan Financing) - Issued 3. 2.
26 FY26 MSAP Disclosure Form - Lease Agreement - Issued 3. 2. 26 Contact Information: please direct questions to [email protected] .
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