Thanks largely to its solar energy grant and solar renewable energy credit (SREC) programs, Maryland is a great place to go solar. The state recently updated the application process for the grant program, making it easier for homeowners (and businesses) to secure the $500-per-kilowatt (kW) rebate that’s available to help offset upfront installation costs. Here’s a blurb from the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA):

The first step when applying for a Clean Energy Grant is for the homeowner to decide if they or their installer will be the Primary Point of Contact (PPC). The PPC is responsible for ensuring all grant documentation is submitted in a timely, accurate, and complete manner. Installers often include these services as part of their offerings, but please check with your installer to ensure the correct PPC is designated at the beginning of the Grant application process.

In most cases, we find homeowners prefer to have their installer be the primary point of contact, as he or she is usually familiar with the state’s process and more than happy to handle the solar rebate application process, which looks like this:

What does all this add up to? Maryland homeowners who install solar photovoltaic (PV) panels are eligible to receive grant funds worth up to $10,000. Maryland businesses, meanwhile, may receive a solar grant worth up to $50,000.