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

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 to eligible homeowners, and applications will be accepted on a rolling basis from February 10 through August 15, 2025. Our Energy Efficiency Grant is also available for Natural Gas incentives only.  Stay tuned for information regarding the expansion of our Solar Energy Grant to all 27 municipalities, which we plan to launch in September 2025. 

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

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

Solar Energy Grant (PV) – Research Pilot 

These grant awards and state energy incentives help residents access the benefits of solar photovoltaic (PV) technologies by 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 period. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis from February 10 through August 15, 2025, or until all awards have been allocated. Research results will support the official launch of the Solar Energy Grant. This webpage summarizes the requirements for participating in this program. Please review the instructions and application document linked above thoroughly.  

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 house, townhouse residence, or condo-style home in which you own the roof 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. 

Note: Grant payment will only be issued when you receive all correctly submitted documents. DoE Sustainable Energy does not endorse, sponsor, or otherwise make any representation or warranty for any contractor of the work, materials, or services provided by any contractor.

Additional Resources 

Educational Resources 

Are you 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: 

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