The grantee shall administer DOE funds received under the energy efficiency revolving loan fund capitalization grant program (EE RLF program) in accordance with federal rules and regulations and state…

The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) was awarded a $1,685,240 formula grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) under the State Energy Program (CFDA 81.041) to administer an Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund Capitalization program. The grant, awarded on January 1, 2025, will support MEA's efforts to manage federal funds prudently and efficiently to accomplish program objectives through December 31, 2029. Key activities to be funded include workforce training in clean energy occupations, administering energy efficiency revolving loan programs, conducting energy audits, performing building retrofits, and supporting electric grid resilience projects across Maryland. As the state energy office, MEA will leverage this DOE formula grant to advance clean energy initiatives, energy efficiency, and infrastructure development through strategic public-private partnerships.

The grantee shall administer DOE funds received under the energy efficiency revolving loan fund capitalization grant program (EE RLF program) in accordance with federal rules and regulations and state policies and procedures. The grantee is to manage federal funds in a prudent, effective and efficient manner to accomplish program objectives.