Maryland Energy Administration

Windswept Grant Program

The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) is pleased to announce that we will be accepting applications for small scale wind energy systems from individuals, businesses and local governments beginning July 1, 2008. The Windswept Grant Program will help offset a portion of the cost of small scale wind energy projects. A limited number of grants are available to Marylanders to install eligible wind energy systems of at least 1 kW for residential properties and 1.5 kW for non-residential properties. Grant amounts are $2500/kw for a maximum grant amount of $10,000:

For additional information, email meainfo@energy.state.md.us or call 1-800-72ENERGY.

• Maryland Online Wind Calculator
• Small Wind Manufacturers, Distributors, Installers, & Resources
• Maryland Small Wind Electric Systems Consumer Guide
• American Wind Energy Association – Small Wind

• Application Process Information Sheet
• Pre-Qualification Form
• Application Form (2 pages)

• Grant Offers and Awards Process Information Sheet
• Sample Terms & Conditions (2 pages)

• Completion Certificate (2 pages)

• Federal Tax Credits
• Maryland Net Energy Metering Statute
• Clean Energy Production Tax Credit

• Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy – Wind and Hydropower Technologies Program
• American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) - Small Wind Toolbox
• Windustry
• DOE Energy Savers Tip