Montgomery County Secures Over $2 Million in Energy Efficiency Grants

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Montgomery County in Maryland was awarded eight competitive grants from the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) totaling $2,108,294 in the first half of 2025. These grants will support energy efficiency, clean energy, and electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure projects across various county departments, including General Services, Environmental Protection, and Transportation. The awards will enable the county to implement solar canopies and EV chargers at public facilities, lighting upgrades, and energy-efficient lighting in parking lots, among other initiatives. County leaders emphasized the importance of these collaborations in advancing clean energy solutions, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and promoting sustainability.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Maryland Energy Administration awarded Montgomery County $2,108,294 in eight competitive grants for energy efficiency, clean energy, and EV charging infrastructure projects.
  • The grants will support projects across the Department of General Services, Department of Environmental Protection, and Department of Transportation, including solar canopies and EV chargers, lighting upgrades, and energy-efficient lighting in parking lots.
  • The County's Office of Grants Management provided coordination and technical assistance throughout the process, securing the grant opportunities for the county.
  • The awarded projects aim to deliver social, economic, and environmental co-benefits, including improved air quality, public safety, energy cost savings, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
  • The combined projects will generate more than 1,000 kilowatts of clean energy, reduce electricity use by nearly 1 million kilowatt-hours annually, and save the County at least $214,000 in energy costs each year.

Statistics:

  • $2,108,294: Total awarded grant amount from the Maryland Energy Administration.
  • 8: Number of grants awarded to Montgomery County.
  • 3,000,000: Estimated amount of clean energy generated (kilowatts).
  • 1,000,000: Volt-hours of electricity use reduced annually.
  • $214,000: Annually saved energy costs.
  • 500: Tons of greenhouse gas emissions reduced annually.

Sources:

  • Montgomery County (Maryland) press release.
  • Maryland Energy Administration website.
  • [Author name not specified, but attributed to Montgomery County's Office of Grants Management].