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Solar Power & Solar Power Battery Storage Options
BGJWC, through a partnership with Clean Energy Group (CEG), has launched its Clean Energy Incentive/Navigator Hub in Baltimore City. This year's primary focus is ensuring residents from frontline communities have access to solar power and solar power battery storage options.
Do you already use solar power and/or solar battery storage at your home or busines in Baltimore City?
Share your testimony with BGJWC, for an opportunity to win a $20 gift card!
CLICK HERE to share your solar power testimony!
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GOOD Solar NEWS in MARYLAND
Solar power accounted for almost half of Maryland's renewable electricity generation. Solar powered-generation was more than five times greater in 2023 compared with 2015. About three-fifths of the State's solar generation came from small-scale, customer-sited solar photovoltaics (PV), such as rooftop solar panels, and the rest of the generation was at larger utility-scale solar farms. By the end of 2024, Maryland had about 1,750 megawatts of total solar generating capacity installed. The State's largest solar facility—located on the Eastern Shore—came online in late 2022 with a generating capacity of 80 megawatts.
CLICK HERE to learn more about solar power incentives/grants for residents, nonprofits and businesses!
Sources:
https://energy.maryland.gov/pages/info/renewable/solar.aspx
https://www.eia.gov/state/analysis.php?sid=MD#79
U.S. EIA, Electricity Data Browser, Maryland, Net generation for all sectors (thousand megawatthours), annual, 2001-23
U.S. EIA, Electric Power Monthly (December 2024), Table 6.2.B.
U.S. EIA, Electricity, Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory (based on Form EIA-M as a supplement to Form EIA-860), Inventory of Planned Generators as of November 2024, Plant State: Maryland, Technology: Solar Photovoltaic.
Solar Power & Solar Power Battery Options - Questions & Answers
CLICK HERE to access Maryland's Office of People's Counsel's Residential Rooftop Solar in Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions website
CLICK HERE to access Maryland's Office of People's Counsel's Community Solar in Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions website
CLICK HERE to read the Maryland Consumer's Guide to Solar!
The EmPOWER Maryland Energy Efficiency Act of 2008 created the EmPOWER Maryland program to incentivize energy efficiency and conservation efforts. As part of their EmPOWER Maryland portfolios, Maryland’s five largest electric utilities offer programs to help Maryland’s households and businesses save energy and money through a variety of incentives, such as free or discounted energy audits, weatherization, and efficient appliances.
In 2024, the Maryland General Assembly enacted House Bill 864, which made updates to the EmPOWER Maryland Energy Efficiency Act. The law requires utilities to add new incentives to help Marylanders make the switch from fossil fuel-powered heating and appliances to efficient, electric alternatives. The law also requires Choptank Electric Cooperative to begin offering energy efficiency programs to customers.
In the coming weeks, you'll find more info here about the 2024 EmPower Maryland Energy Efficiency Act!
Source: https://energy.maryland.gov/pages/facts/empower.aspx
Resources for Homeowners:
Did you know that you could be eligible to receive up to $7,500 to install solar panels on your home?
Apply for the Maryland Solar Access Program today🔗 https://ow.ly/scZW50USwe2
No Cost Solar Training
Stay tuned for more info!
Request an informational meeting with Kimberly Armstrong by calling 443-625-1073, Ext. 101 or