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Prince George's County, Maryland, USA
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Solar Energy Grants

Announcements 

 

Sustainable Energy is now accepting applications for the Solar Energy Grant. This Grant for installing solar photovoltaic (PV) panels has been modified for research purposes and will be conducted as a research pilot. A limited number of awards will be available, and applications will be accepted on a rolling basis from February 10 through July 25, 2025. Our Energy Efficiency Grant is also available for Natural Gas incentives only.  

 

If you have any questions, please email us at CleanE@co.pg.md.us. 

 

 

Solar Energy Grant (PV) – Research Pilot 

 

Download Solar Energy Grant (PV) - Instructions & Application (PDF) here. 

 

These grant awards and state energy incentives assist residents in accessing the benefits of solar photovoltaic (PV) technologies upon successfully implementing energy-efficiency measures. The Solar Energy Grant has been modified for research purposes and will be conducted as a pilot. Grant awards will be available for a limited amount of time. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis from February 10 through July 25, 2025, or until all awards have been allocated. Research results will aid the official Solar Energy Grant launch. This webpage summarizes the requirements for participating in this program. Please be sure to thoroughly review the instructions and application document linked above.  

 

Benefits At a Glance: 

  • Receive up to $10,000 towards installing and owning a solar PV system or $2,000 for third-party-owned systems. 

  • Receive up to $2,000 for a solar power outlet. 

  • Expect a reduction in your annual electricity costs by at least 10%. 

  • Increase your property value and energy resiliency against climate change. 

  • Support a healthier local environment by lowering your carbon footprint!  

 

NOTE: SYSTEMS INSTALLED BEFORE RECEIVING A PREQUALIFICATION NOTICE DO NOT QUALIFY. CONTRACTORS WILL ONLY BE PERMITTED TO SUBMIT 5 ELIGIBLE APPLICATIONS FOR THIS PILOT. 

 

 

Check for Eligibility 

 

To qualify for the grant award, homeowners must: 

 

  • Be a Prince George’s County resident. 

  • Be a Pepco customer, as evidenced by a copy of a recent (i.e., within 3 months) utility bill. Paper copies of the bills are typically mailed to the customer's address on record. Pepco Customers: www.Pepco.com/MyAccount/my-dashboard/pay-my-bill.  

  • Live in a single-family, townhouse residence, or condominium that is individually metered in one of the following designated Energy Resiliency Communities (ERC):  Bladensburg - East Riverdale; Forestville; Hillcrest Heights - Marlow Heights; Kentland - Palmer Park; Oxon Hill – Glassmanor; Silver Hill; Suitland - Coral Hills; Langley Park; and Woodlawn – West Lanham. 

  • To confirm you reside in one of the ERC communities, you must look up your address using the ERC Address Locator. The ERC Address Locator is the definitive tool for determining an application's eligibility. 

  • Be an award recipient of our Clean Energy Program’s – Energy Efficiency Grant, which provides proof of successful completion and implementation of energy efficiency measures through a comprehensive whole-house energy audit by a trained Contractor who is actively certified by the Building Performance Institute (BPI). 
      

GRANT PAYMENT WILL ONLY BE ISSUED UPON RECEIPT OF ALL PROPERLY SUBMITTED DOCUMENTS. DoE SUSTAINABLE ENERGY DOES NOT ENDORSE, SPONSOR, OR OTHERWISE MAKE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY FOR ANY CONTRACTOR OR THE WORK, MATERIALS, OR SERVICES PROVIDED BY ANY CONTRACTOR. 

 

 

Additional Resources 

 

  • Educational Resources 

Just beginning your solar research? Here are some online resources to help those who are looking to add solar to their roof: 

 

  • Online Solar Assessments 

Before starting an application, you can see if solar is an option for your home by completing one of many online solar assessments. An online solar assessment is a tool made to help consumers start the process of choosing solar by determining the solar potential of their homes or businesses: 

 

  • Additional Financing Resources 

Consumers have different financial options when deciding to go solar. Clean Energy States Alliance’s Homeowners Guide to Solar Financing describes the three popular residential solar financing choices—leases, PPAs, and  

loans—and explains the advantages and disadvantages of each, as well as how they compare to a direct cash purchase. Depending on which financing/ownership model you select, you might qualify for additional incentives:  

 

  • Selecting a Contractor 

We recommend getting quotes from at least two solar companies, and we encourage local economic development by selecting contractors from your local community. Resources for choosing the right solar installer: 

 

  • Ineligible for rooftop solar? Consider Community Solar! 

Subscribing to a community solar program would enable you to receive credits for part of the energy output of a local solar panel array. It’s a great option if you can’t—or don’t want to—install solar panels on your home or business. For more details on how to subscribe to community solar, check out:  

 

  • File a Complaint or Provide Feedback 

The residential solar energy industry has grown rapidly in the past decade, leading to more companies entering the market. However, this growth has also resulted in increased consumer complaints about dishonest practices by some solar companies, including misleading information about costs, savings, loans, tax credits, and aggressive sales tactics. To learn more about consumer protections or to file a complaint against a contractor or a salesperson, you can visit: 

 

  • Resources for Solar Contractors  

Download our Solar Energy Grant - Photo Documentation Guide here. 

List of important licenses, certifications, and administrative procedures for installing residential solar panels in Prince George’s County: 

  1. Maryland Home Improvement Commission | Maryland Department of Labor 

  1. Maryland Electricians License | Maryland Department of Labor 

  1. Electrical Contractor – Business License | Prince George's County 

  1. Vendor Registration Process | Prince George's County 

  1. PV Installation Professional Certification | NABCEP 

  1. Construction Quality Management | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 

  1. Permitting, Inspections, & Enforcement (DPIE) | Prince George's County 

  1. Developers & Contractors | Pepco 

  1. Solar Renewable Energy Certification | Maryland Public Service Commission 

  1. FY25 Maryland Solar Access Program | Maryland Energy Administration 

 

Please feel free to call 301-883-5810 to speak with DoE staff with any questions or concerns about the Clean Energy Program.