Maryland Solar Incentives & Rebates
Maryland is one of the top states for solar in the mid-Atlantic, offering generous grants, renewable energy credits, and tax exemptions for homeowners.
Est. Lifetime Savings
$15,000–$32,000
Avg. Electricity Rate
17.8¢/kWh
Free Savings Quiz
60 sec
Available Incentives & Rebates
Maryland Solar Access Program
The Maryland Energy Administration offers grants through the Solar Access Program to help reduce the upfront cost of residential solar installations. Funding is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs)
Maryland homeowners earn SRECs for every megawatt-hour of solar electricity produced. These credits can be sold to utilities, generating ongoing income from your solar system.
Property Tax Exemption
Solar energy systems are exempt from property tax assessments in Maryland. Your home's value increases without raising your property tax bill.
Sales Tax Exemption
Solar energy equipment is exempt from Maryland's 6% sales and use tax, lowering the upfront cost of your installation.
Net Metering
Maryland requires utilities to offer net metering, crediting homeowners for excess solar electricity sent to the grid at the full retail rate.