Why Invest in Battery Systems
Battery systems like Power Up Connect’s GreenGrid 90K offer a powerful combination of durability and clean energy, resulting in lower fuel and maintenance costs over a long lifespan. These systems promote energy resilience, helping to keep your community connected.
Current Grants and Opportunities
Whether you're a business, nonprofit, or public agency, GreenGrid 90K qualifies for multiple funding opportunities that reward sustainability and energy resilience. The application process is straightforward, and Power Up Connect provides guidance every step of the way—so you don’t miss a chance to maximize your return.
The State of Maryland has set aside $2 million for the year 2026 to finance the installation of energy storage systems on residential and commercial properties. For commercial installations, the program funds 30% of the total costs of the system, up to $150,000. Projects that improve grid reliability and energy resilience are the focus. This two-step application is first-come, first-served.
“The RCES Program is designed to support the deployment of energy storage systems for both residential and commercial customers across Maryland. The program aims to enhance grid reliability, increase energy resilience, and accelerate the adoption of clean energy technologies statewide.” (MEA)
For 2026 only, Maryland is releasing $64 million in funds for energy efficiency and electrification projects for local governments. There are 4 grants available; all counties and municipalities are eligible.
“The mission of the Local Government Energy Modernization (L-GEM) program is to support local governments as they engage in sustainable, long-term clean energy and energy efficient projects that lead to reduced energy usage and greenhouse gas emissions, increased cost savings, and robust clean energy and economic development.” (MEA)
There is $10 million in funding in 2026 for solar PV systems installed at Maryland businesses, nonprofits, and other organizations that will be owned by or directly benefit low-to-moderate income and/or overburdened or underserved communities. There are 2 grants available: one finances solar for small, minority-owned, veteran-owned, or disadvantaged businesses; the other is intended for large-scale solar projects for businesses with significant power needs.
“The Maryland Energy Administration Commercial Solar Grant Program ("CSGP", "the Program") will provide grants for solar PV systems installed at Maryland businesses, nonprofits, and other organizations, that will be owned by or directly benefit (1) low-to-moderate income communities located in a census tract with an average median income at or below 80% of the average median income for the State, or (2) overburdened or underserved communities.” (MEA)
The State of Maryland is renewing the Resilient Maryland Program for 2026. It was funded at $8.8 million last year. This program contributes funds to every part of the process in installing “microgrids, resilient facility power systems, and resiliency hubs.” These grants are available for local governments, critical infrastructure, businesses, communities, and organizations. It focuses on projects that create replicable and scalable distributed energy resource systems and provide energy for underserved and vulnerable communities.
There are also grants available at the federal level. The Department of Energy offers the Clean Electricity Investment Credit to taxpayers who implement or have implemented emissions-reducing and energy storage projects on a qualified facility before December 31, 2024. The credit is 6% of the project costs. Projects that comply with domestic content requirements or are part of an energy community receive an extra 10%. Facilities meeting wage and apprenticeship requirements can receive up to 30%. The Clean Electricity Investment Credit is eligible for direct payment or transfer.
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If you need help applying for funding for your energy investment, contact the Power Up Connect team today.