Maryland Clean Energy Center

06/17/2026

Have an idea for a innovation but don’t know where to start? Then the Maryland Energy Innovation Accelerator (MEIA) Pre-Accelerator is for you!

A program of MCEC, the MEIA Pre-Accelerator is designed to help you take the next step through customer discovery, business model development, mentorship, and commercialization guidance. Participants will receive:

✅ Weekly Mentor Sessions/Workshops
✅ An Advisor to help plan your Startup Journey
✅ 2-month timeline w/ part-time commitment

Want to learn more?

Visit the MEIA website for additional program and application info. 👇

Empowering Diverse Founders to Build Climate Tech Startups

06/15/2026

Big news for community solar! Last week, Gov. Wes Moore announced $43 million in statewide projects through the Maryland Energy Administration Community Solar LMI-PPA Grant Program. Once completed, the 69 grant-funded projects will deliver discounted power to more than 4,800 low-income households—with subscribers receiving at least 25% off electricity.

This move by the Governor is another demonstration of why is a leader in . Through sustained investment in its environmental agencies, our state continues to set the standard.

Check out the full list of projects. 👇

Governor Moore Announces $43 Million for New Community Solar Projects

06/09/2026

Starting a clean energy project can be challenging for municipalities—luckily, we have you covered! Join the Maryland Clean Energy Center and the Center for Climate Strategies for an introductory webinar covering the Maryland Clean Energy Resilience Toolkit, a new resource designed to help communities plan and implement clean energy and resilience projects.

The session will introduce the Toolkit's step-by-step framework, highlight available resources, and explore how communities can move from planning to action while advancing local resilience goals.

📍 Zoom Webinar
📆 June 29, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM

Registration is required for this free webinar.

This webinar will be an overview of the Maryland Clean Energy Resilience Toolkit, a practical resource designed to help communities plan and implement clean energy and resilience projects. The session will introduce the Toolkit’s step-by-step framework, highlight available resources, and explore h...

06/05/2026

Great news to end the week! We just finalized a $150,000 term loan through our C3 Fund to support JJ Innovative Materials (JJIM) in its transition from small-scale prototyping to mass production of its proprietary .

Founded by a team of engineers and materials scientists from The Johns Hopkins University, JJ Innovative Materials developed GeoTiles—which are 95% recycled and sustainably manufactured—to address the significant environmental footprint of the construction industry.

The $150,000 loan will be utilized for sensor-automated systems, equipment integration, and the development of a second-generation manufacturing system. This new line is designed to increase throughput and production efficiency while operating on 100% electrified equipment. The project also allows the company to insource processing roles, creating new green manufacturing jobs within the city of Baltimore.

Visit our website to learn more!

06/04/2026

RFI: Residential Financing Program (September 2026 Launch 🚀)

MCEC is seeking input on a proposed residential financing program that aims to accelerate rooftop solar and battery energy storage system adoption across . This market-input exercise will help inform the program's design and administration.

The fund would utilize $3,000,000 to $5,000,000 from our Climate Catalytic Capital Fund to lower borrower costs, leverage private capital, and support contractors in an effort to expand access for low- to moderate-income households.

Have thoughts? Visit the MCEC website to submit your input. ✍️

The Maryland Clean Energy Center (MCEC) has issued a Request for Information to gather input on a proposed Residential Solar Financing Program that would deploy its Climate Catalytic Capital (C3) Fund to accelerate rooftop solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) adoption across Maryland. MCEC...

06/03/2026

📝 RFP: Community Solar Subscriber Acquisition

On behalf of the Town of Chestertown, GreenGen is requesting proposals from qualified individuals and firms to provide Subscriber Coordination and Program Management services for a 1.0 MW AC Community Program and a 1.2 MW AC Aggregated Net Energy Metering (ANEM) Program, respectively.

Pre-Proposal Conference: June 8, 2026
Deadline for Receipt of Questions: June 11, 2026
Proposal Due Date: July 1, 2026
Tentative Date of Contract Award: July 21, 2026

Visit the MCEC website to view the full and RSVP for the pre-proposal conference!

On behalf of the Town of Chestertown, GreenGen is requesting proposals from qualified individuals and firms to provide Subscriber Coordination and Program Management services for a 1.0 MW AC Community Solar Program and a 1.2 MW AC Aggregated Net Energy Metering (ANEM) Program respectively.

05/29/2026

Will we see you at the Maryland Municipal League Summer Conference? Our team will be on-site to lead a panel discussion, titled "Energy Affordability and Resilience: From Idea to Implementation," geared toward helping local leaders build energy project blueprints for success from start to finish!

Our Finance and Procurement & Technical Assistance teams will run through MCEC project management solutions and financial tools that can help start or get your project across the finish line. Join us to learn how to braid grants and financing to effectively reduce project costs and streamline operations.

Haven't purchased your ticket yet? On-site registration will be available at the event.

We'll see you in OC! 🏄‍♂️

05/28/2026

The secret is out! The Town of Chestertown has officially announced the construction of an MCEC-supported 2.2 MW dual-array project that will power the town's municipal operations and deliver affordable electricity to residents via community solar. That is HUGE.

We are proud to have helped develop this project from the ground up. Our Procurement & Technical Assistance team worked with Chestertown leaders to review their goals and navigate procurement, contract award, utility interconnection, and construction contract management.

Our Finance team then helped carry the project over the line, providing a $1.5 million bridge loan for early mobilization through the Climate Catalytic Capital Fund and a $6 million in tax-exempt financing from Maryland Clean Energy Capital Program (MCAP) for repayment of the bridge loan and funding of the construction costs.

Once operational, the installation will contribute 1.2 MW to municipal operations and 1.0 MW for community solar, resulting in expected annual savings of $400,000 for Chestertown and 10-20% on electricity bills for residential participants.

This project is a powerful demonstration of what is possible when combining MCEC project management services and financial products. Thanks to the efforts of local leaders and coordination between Chestertown, GreenGen, Maryland Energy Administration, and MCEC, the project will deliver long-term energy cost stability for residents, increase the town’s energy independence, and drive environmental and economic value for the community.

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — The Maryland Clean Energy Center (MCEC) is pleased to announce the planned construction of a 2.2 MW dual-array solar project in Chestertown, Maryland. Developed by GreenGen and funded in part with financing from MCEC and grants from the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA), the...

05/14/2026

Finance Team on Fire 🔥 We're thrilled to announce the closing of a $43 million Maryland Property Assessed Clean Energy (MDPACE) transaction that will support efficiency measures for the planned Marriott at Carroll Creek in downtown Frederick—the largest C-PACE deal in history!

The 30-year, fixed-rate financing was provided by Nuveen Green Capital and will help the property's developer, Plamondon Hospitality Partners, fund:

🧥 High-Performance Building Envelope
❄️ HVAC Systems
💡 LED Lighting
💧 Water Efficiency

The improvements are projected to save more than 193,000 kWh of electricity and 1.4 million gallons of water annually, reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 176 metric tons of CO₂e per year, and deliver more than $2 million in life-cycle cost savings.

By incorporating MDPACE into the project’s capital stack, the development team accessed long-term private capital for permanently affixed energy efficiency and water conservation improvements – capital that would otherwise have required higher-cost mezzanine debt or sponsor equity. The structure preserves senior debt capacity while financing improvements that materially reduce long-term operating costs and emissions over the life of the building.

Read more in the comments. 💬

05/07/2026

Webinar: Unlocking Capital for Climate Action 🧑‍💻

Join us for an upcoming webinar on May 12 at 11:00 AM for an overview of the re-opening Climate Catalytic Capital (C3) Fund. Our team will highlight three targeted financing windows:

• Short-term Bridge Loans for Geothermal and Solar projects
• Lines of Credit for Solar Developers and Installers
• Project Feasibility Grants for Underserved Market Actors (e.g. non-profits)

This session is tailored for Maryland-based and Maryland-serving developers, nonprofits, community-based organizations, municipalities, housing authorities, school districts, and entities interested in financing tools that deliver meaningful economic and environmental benefits to low- and moderate-income (LMI) communities in Maryland.

Visit the MCEC website to learn more and register!

Join the Maryland Clean Energy Center (MCEC) for an upcoming webinar on Tuesday, May 12, providing an overview of the re-opening Climate Catalytic Capital (C3) Fund.