Geothermal Heat Pump Grant Program

Geothermal heat pumps are used for space heating and cooling, as well as water heating. Their greatest advantage is that this technology works by concentrating naturally existing heat, rather than by producing heat through combustion of fossil fuels.

Benefits of Installing a Geothermal Heat Pump:

• Use 25%–50% less electricity than conventional heating or cooling systems: up to 44% compared to air-source heat pumps and up to 72% compared to electric resistance heating with standard air-conditioning equipment. This translates to saving you money on energy bills each month.
• Improve humidity control by maintaining about 50% relative indoor humidity, making GHPs very effective in humid areas

The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) is pleased to announce that we will be accepting applications for geothermal heat pump grants under the Geothermal Heat Pump Grant Program. Geothermal heat pumps reduce the energy needed to heat and cool a building and can provide domestic hot water as well.

MEA accepts applications throughout the year. The grants are available for installation on property located in the State.

The grants are for up to $1,000 for eligible systems.

Applicants are encouraged to become familiar with the program terms and conditions and eligibility criteria prior to applying. There is supporting documentation required along with the application forms.

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

• Information on Geothermal Heat Pumps (DOE geothermal information)
• Geothermal Heat Pump Consortium
• International Ground Source Heat Pump Association

• Application Process Information Sheet
• Application Form

• Geothermal Completion Certificate

Incentives Update

• Program Update
• New Solar and Geothermal Incentives in Maryland