FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Tim Zink | 443-758-7344 Grants aim to make clean, renewable energy up to 20 percent more affordable for Marylanders experiencing low to moderate income BALTIMORE – The Maryland Energy Administration today announced a fresh round of grant funding to expand Marylanders’ access to community solar, which will reduce …Learn more
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On Thursday, September 9, 2021, Standard Solar hosted U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen, U.S. Senator Ben Cardin, Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) Executive Director Abigail Ross Hopper, local government representatives and other dignitaries for a tour of Maryland’s newest community solar array. Located in Union Bridge, MD, the Shepherd’s Mill …Learn more
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The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) is pleased to announce the opening of the Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) Community Solar LMI PPA Grant Program on July 19, 2021. This program provides funding to Community Solar Subscriber Organizations for added costs associated with making the Community Solar Pilot Program accessible to the …Learn more
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IKEA Baltimore Revs Up Onsite Clean Energy Generation with Solar Canopy Grant Read how IKEA used their $200K Solar Parking Canopy grant from the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) to help fund the installation of a 1,575kW solar canopy above their Baltimore store. Along with the solar canopy installation, IKEA also …Learn more
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Yielding a 25% Reduction in Energy Costs for 20 Years By David Comis, Energy Program Manager There is now a new option for the low and moderate income (LMI) renters to receive the benefits from solar energy through an initiative called “community solar”. Under the Community Solar Pilot Program (a …Learn more
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Community Solar allows residents to receive the benefits of solar from a photovoltaic system installed in the local community. Community solar programs are designed very differently in each state. This series of blogs delves into community solar in Maryland. Community Solar – An Introduction to Community Solar in Maryland Community …Learn more
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By David Comis, Senior Energy Program Manager This is part 7 of a 7 part series on community solar. Please note, the comments in this blog are the personal opinions of the author and do not represent the views of the Maryland Energy Administration or the State of Maryland. Determining how …Learn more
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By David Comis, Senior Energy Program Manager This is part 6 of a 7 part series on community solar. Please note, the comments in this blog are the personal opinions of the author and do not represent the views of the Maryland Energy Administration or the State of Maryland. The Maryland …Learn more
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By David Comis, Solar Energy Program Manager The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) has multiple funding and technical assistance opportunities for immediate deployment of commercial-scale solar projects. This article briefly discusses solar programs that should be of interest to cities, counties, and solar developers alike. Public Facility Solar Grant Program New …Learn more
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By David Comis, Senior Energy Program Manager This is part five of a 7 part series on community solar. Please note, the comments in this blog are the personal opinions of the author and do not represent the views of the Maryland Energy Administration or the State of Maryland. The Maryland …Learn more
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By David Comis, Senior Energy Program Manager This is part four of a 7 part series on community solar. Please note, the comments in this blog are the personal opinions of the author and do not represent the views of the Maryland Energy Administration or the State of Maryland. First, …Learn more
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By David Comis, Senior Energy Program Manager This is part one of a 7 part series on community solar. Please note, the comments in this blog are the personal opinions of the author and do not represent the views of the Maryland Energy Administration or the State of Maryland. Community …Learn more
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