Finance
Climate Technology Founder’s Fund Will Accelerate Economic Opportunities and Carbon Reduction Solutions for Maryland
Maryland Clean Energy Center – Climate Technology Founder’s Fund (SB0960) was among the 275 bills signed into law by Governor Moore, yesterday. By establishing the Climate Technology Founder’s Fund, Maryland will be better positioned to invest in the start-up companies looking to advance exciting new cleantech and climate tech solutions. This is a critical resource…
Read MoreEPA Intends to Make $62M Grant Award to Maryland
Maryland Solar for All Program (MSFAP) will enable low-income and disadvantaged communities to deploy and benefit from solar. The Maryland Solar for All Program (MSFAP) is among a group of 60 applicants selected by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to receive funding under the $7 billion Solar for All grant competition for states, territories,…
Read MoreInfrastructure as a Service Procurement Expedites Implementation of Clean Energy Solutions
The Maryland Clean Energy Center announces the selection of ten vendors with technical capabilities to assist with planning, installation, operation, and management of energy solutions and systems through Master Service Agreements and assists Baltimore County secure EV Infrastructure Assessment and Planning Contract. Public and private sector partners now have convenient access to qualified service providers,…
Read More$15 Million Climate Catalytic Capital Fund Launched to Support Maryland Clean Energy Projects
Today, the Maryland Clean Energy Center (MCEC) is launching the Climate Catalytic Fund (C3 Fund), to support projects that implement clean energy measures and technologies intended to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the impact of climate change. With $15 million to distribute over three fiscal years, MCEC will support projects and investments with…
Read MoreMCEC Seeks Public Private Investment Partnerships to Leverage Federal Loans for Clean Energy in Maryland
The Maryland Clean Energy Center (MCEC) released a Request for Information (RFI) which seeks to gather information regarding the potential use of State funds to implement the priorities outlined in Maryland’s Climate Solutions Now Act and associated Climate Pollution Reduction Plan, the Clean Energy Jobs Act and Clean Energy Future package and leverage federal financing…
Read MoreOver $1M in CEA Loan Program approved financing for Maryland home energy improvements
Low-cost, Maryland PSC approved, program offers homeowners loans with 0% financing for 12 months, and reduced interest rates. COLLEGE PARK, Md. For Maryland homeowners suspecting they are paying too much for cooling or heating needs, or those who anticipate needing to replace those systems, the Clean Energy Advantage (CEA) Loan Program provides a convenient and…
Read MoreVice President Harris Announces Inflation Reduction Act Provisions at Coppin State University
MCEC staff, board, and advisory council members were in attendance at Coppin State University (CSU), earlier this month, to hear Vice President Kamala Harris share details about provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act that will combat climate change and create a stronger clean energy economy. Anthony Jenkins, President of Coppin State University, opened the program…
Read MoreMorgan State University (MSU) Master Services Agreement Moves the Campus Closer to Sustainability Goals
MCEC offers strategic procurement and technical services to public and private sector clients seeking to develop, build, finance, own, and operate clean energy and energy efficiency systems, infrastructure, and technologies. Through a novel partnership agreement, MCEC is providing procurement, project management, and technical assistance to Morgan State University (MSU), to assist the institution with meeting…
Read MoreWashington County Picks up the PACE for Commercial and Industrial Properties
County Council Passes Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy Program (PACE) The Washington County Board of County Commissioners has unanimously approved the Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) ordinance to join the statewide C-PACE program. Passage of the ordinance makes the county eligible to participate in the Maryland Commercial PACE (MDPACE) program, administered by the Maryland…
Read MoreInflation Reduction Act Sets Stage for Massive Investment in Clean Energy
As the single largest clean energy investment in American history, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is poised to trigger a decade of heightened investment, production and innovation that could transform the energy sector, according to multiple analysts. The IRA includes $370 billion of climate and clean energy investments which are geared to cut U.S. greenhouse…
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