Maryland Solar Access Program

Summary

**Feedback opportunity for FY 2026**

The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) has published this request for information (RFI) for the upcoming FY26 Maryland Solar Access Program that will open for applications in July 2025. MEA is looking for responses to specific questions in this RFI to help inform improvements and changes to the FY26 Maryland Solar Access Program. FY 2026 RFI (Closes May 7, 2025).

FY 2025 Program

The Maryland Energy Administration FY25 Maryland Solar Access Program is provided to help eligible Maryland residents install solar photovoltaic (PV) systems to power their homes with clean, affordable, and sustainable energy. This program was established as the “Customer-sited Solar Grant Program” by the Maryland General Assembly’s passage of 2024 S.B. 783, known as the Brighter Tomorrow Act of 2024, and it will improve access to the benefits of solar energy to help ensure that no Marylander is left behind in the clean energy transition.

The Maryland Solar Access Program is offered to Maryland residents who meet the program's income requirements on a first-come, first-served basis. Full income and eligibility requirement is provided in the Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA). 

Type of Program: The FY25 MEA Maryland Solar Access Program will be a non-competitive program with awards made on a first-come, first-served basis. The application process will consist of two steps: an initial application to reserve funds and a solar installation completion verification. In order to receive payment of the funds, applicants will have 180 days from the date that they receive confirmation of reserved funds to have the solar system fully installed and operational. See program website for full descriptions.

The application deadline for FY 2025 is June 13, 2025.