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Residential Renewable Energy Tax Credit

Note: Section 13302 of The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (H.R. 5376) extended the expiration date and modified the phase down of this tax credit. It also made stand-alone energy storage systems eligible for the credit, and biomass heaters ineligible for the credit. Biomass heaters are now eligible for the residential energy efficiency tax credit. The summary below reflects the credit after the enactment of H.R. 5376.

A taxpayer may claim a credit for a system that serves a dwelling unit located in the United States that is owned and used as a residence by the taxpayer. Expenditures

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Energy-Efficient Mortgages

Homeowners can take advantage of energy efficient mortgages (EEM) to either finance energy efficiency improvements to existing homes, including renewable energy technologies, or to increase their home buying power with the purchase of a new energy efficient home. The U.S. federal government supports these loans by insuring them through Federal Housing Authority (FHA) or Veterans Affairs (VA) programs. This allows borrowers who might otherwise be denied loans to pursue energy efficiency, and it secures lenders against loan default.

FHA Energy Efficient Mortgages
The FHA allows lenders to add up to 100% of energy efficiency improvements to an existing mortgage loan

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Renewable Electricity Production Tax Credit (PTC)

Note: The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (H.R. 5376) made several significant changes to this tax credit, including extending the expiration date, providing for new bonus credits, and establishing new criteria to qualify for the full credit. It also phases out this tax credit under section 45 of the Internal Revenue Code at the end of 2024 and replaces it with a new technology-neutral tax credit under section 45Y of the Internal Revenue Code. The summary below describes the current section 45 tax credit as modified by the Inflation Reduction Act, and below that, the new 45Y tax

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Maryland Solar Access Program

**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

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Commercial Solar Grant Program

Note: As of February 24, 2025, this program has closed for applications; approximately 100% of funding has been awarded for FY 2025.


The Maryland Energy Administration Commercial Solar Grant Program ("CSGP", "the Program") will provide grants for solar PV systems installed at Maryland businesses, nonprofits, and other organizations, that will be owned by or directly benefit (1) low-to-moderate income communities located in a census tract with an average median income at or below 80% of the average median income for the State, or (2) overburdened or underserved communities, as defined by §1-701 of the Environment Article, Annotated Code of Maryland

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Green Mountain Power EV Rebate Program

All customers can get a $2,200 rebate on a new All-Electric Vehicle or $1,000 towards a new PHEV. If used, the rebate is $750 for PHEVs and $1,500 for an All-Electric Vehicle. Moderate and low-income customers may be eligible for an additional $1,000 rebate. The incentive offers are available until June 30, 2023.

For qualifying details please refer to the cited website.

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