Delmarva Power and Sustainable Maryland Announce 2025 Sustainable Communities Grant Winners

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Delmarva Power and Light Company, in partnership with Sustainable Maryland, has announced the 2025 Sustainable Communities Grant winners, awarding $45,000 to four local organizations spearheading innovative environmental stewardship and community resiliency projects across Delaware and Maryland. The grant program supports grassroots initiatives that restore local ecosystems, strengthen critical infrastructure, and create accessible green spaces for residents across the region. The funded initiatives will focus on energy efficiency, renewable energy, and community engagement, demonstrating Delmarva Power's commitment to supporting community development and sustainability efforts in Maryland.

Key Takeaways:

  • Delmarva Power and Sustainable Maryland have awarded $280,000 in funding to local community organizations since launching the program, supporting projects that have restored habitats, enhanced emergency systems, and expanded public education opportunities.
  • The Sustainable Communities Grant Program complements Delmarva Power's broader initiatives to advance cleaner energy solutions and support local infrastructure needs.
  • The partnership aims to support projects that enhance community resilience and sustainability in Maryland, with a focus on energy efficiency, renewable energy, and community engagement.
  • The grant recipients include: Delaware Center for the Inland Bays, American Diversity Group, Town of Millsboro, and First State Community Action Agency, Inc.
  • The funded initiatives will provide community education and outreach, restoration projects, emergency preparedness, and the creation of a community resiliency park and green learning space.
  • Marcus Beal, vice president, Government and External Affairs and region president, Delmarva Power, stated, "Strong communities don't happen by accident -- they're built through strategic investments and local partnerships."
  • The Sustainable Communities Grant Program is part of Delmarva Power's broader efforts to support community development and sustainability efforts in Maryland, including Exelon's Path to Clean initiative to cut operations-driven emissions 50 percent by 2030 and reach net-zero by 2050.

Statistics:

  • $280,000: Total funding awarded to local community organizations since launching the program.
  • 4: Number of grant recipients announced in 2025.
  • $45,000: Total grant amount awarded to four local organizations.
  • 561,500: Number of electric customers served by Delmarva Power in Delaware and Maryland.
  • 140,000: Number of natural gas customers served by Delmarva Power in northern Delaware.
  • 88: Number of municipalities participating in the Sustainable Maryland certification program.

Sources:

  • Delmarva Power and Light Company
  • Sustainable Maryland