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FY27 Residential & Commercial Energy Storage (RCES) Program

Maryland Energy AdministrationCloses May 31, 2027(223 days left)

Summary

Maryland businesses and nonprofits installing grid-connected battery storage can reserve an MEA rebate before installation; FY27 deadline May 31, 2027 or until funds run out. Rebate amount not published on the page.

About this grant

The RCES rebate program offsets the cost of purchasing and installing a grid-connected battery energy storage system at residential and commercial properties; commercial and nonprofit organizations are eligible. An upfront program reservation is required before installation. MEA anticipates up to $4 million in FY27 rebates; the application deadline is 3:00 PM Eastern Time May 31, 2027, and the portal may close earlier if funds are fully requested. Per-project rebate amounts are not published on the program page (Amount not published).

Who can apply

  • Small businesses
  • For-profit companies
  • Nonprofits
  • Individuals

Residential households, commercial and nonprofit organizations.

An upfront program reservation is required prior to installation.

Systems must be grid connected at a Maryland property.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Energy
  • Clean energy

Money can be used for

  • Energy storage
  • Equipment

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