ValueFY26 program had $2,000,000 total from Strategic Energy Investment Fund, first-come first-served; commercial battery storage eligible (per-project amounts set in FOA)
DeadlinesFY26 portal CLOSED (deadline was June 5, 2026); FY27 program 'anticipated to launch this summer 2026' per MEA page
RequirementsQualifying battery energy storage system in Maryland; two-step application; first-come first-served until funds exhausted
CaveatsReplaces the discontinued energy storage income tax credit; FY26 was 76% reserved by May 11, 2026 — small pot, moves fast; FY27 FOA terms not yet published
Last verified2026-08-23