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Governor Moore Calls for Developers to Partner on “Megawatts for Maryland” Clean Energy Auction Program to Lower Energy Costs, Promote Local Energy Generation
Governor Wes Moore in a press release announced that the Maryland Energy Administration took the first step toward launching the “Megawatts for Maryland” clean energy auction program and has released a Request for Information seeking stakeholder input. Governor Moore and leaders in the Maryland General Assembly worked together to create the new program, which will speed-up the deployment of large-scale renewable energy and energy storage projects and cut long-term costs for Marylanders.
“To meet the rising demand for energy in our state, we need everyone at the table,” said Gov. Moore. “This Request for Information is an open invitation to innovators and developers to partner with us. Together, we will speed up the deployment of renewable energy we need to create a more affordable energy future for all Marylanders.”
“Megawatts for Maryland” is the clean energy auction program established by lawmakers’ passage of the landmark Utility RELIEF Act, which Governor Moore signed into law last week. The program leverages $100 million from the Strategic Energy Investment Fund, which is handled by the Maryland Energy Administration, to establish an annual bidding process for local clean energy projects. The program will award grants to project developers to offset a portion of costs associated with the development and construction of large-scale renewable energy generation and energy storage projects.
Previously Governor Wes Moore announced a $56.8 million program providing state grants for 127 energy efficiency projects across Maryland. Administered by the Maryland Energy Administration, the funding will support HVAC replacements, geothermal installations, rooftop solar systems, and weatherization improvements aimed at reducing utility costs and lowering emissions.
The Fiscal Year 2026 grant awards are administered across multiple Maryland Energy Administration programs, including the Decarbonizing Public Schools Program, Commercial & Industrial Grant Program, Local Government Energy Modernization Program, and Residential Energy Equity Program.
