MD Climate, Energy & Infrastructure Funding Hub

A cohort of organizations working to ensure that Maryland receives ample federal money from the IRA & IIJA to so we can meet our ambitious climate goals.

[MD Climate, Energy & Infrastructure Funding Hub @MDClimateHub]

“The nearly $148 million in federal funding will be used to help the port with clean energy upgrades… In Baltimore, the grant will go toward purchasing zero-emission cargo handling equipment and trucks, as well as other expenses to reduce pollution produced at the port.”

[MD Climate, Energy & Infrastructure Funding Hub @MDClimateHub]

President Joe Biden came to Baltimore on Tuesday to announce the release of $3 billion for clean-energy improvements at ports around the country 👇👇

https://t.co/9s0TavgLLF

[MD Climate, Energy & Infrastructure Funding Hub @MDClimateHub]

ICYMI - @MDEnergy received $2.1M from DOE's Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG) to help rural local governments in efficiency and decarbonization planning. Check it out ⬇️⬇️⬇️

[Maryland Energy Extension @EnergyUME]

MEA received $2.1M from DOE's Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant Program to help rural local governments in efficiency & decarbonization planning

Funding will be spread across MD to enhance energy efficiency, reduce emissions, & lower energy use
https://t.co/MJRUqYtYiC

[Maryland Energy Extension @EnergyUME]

MD’s PSC order #91339 promotes EV charger installation in apartment buildings by ensuring residential rates, avoiding high commercial demand charges.

By the end of 2023, MD had 72,139 registered EVs, 1,844 charging stations, & 5,178 ports in operation.
https://t.co/strc8xwoRb

[MD Climate, Energy & Infrastructure Funding Hub @MDClimateHub]

Our families deserve clean water, safe air, and healthy communities—today and every day. Protecting our planet is protecting our health. 🌍💚 #WorldEnvironmentalHealthDay

[MD Climate, Energy & Infrastructure Funding Hub @MDClimateHub]

Don’t sleep on these Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) opportunities! Six projects in Maryland just received a combined $1 million+ in USDA funds. Get more info from @MDCleanEnergy ⬇️⬇️⬇️

[Maryland Clean Energy Center ☀️ @MDCleanEnergy]

Many MD agricultural and rural small businesses are considering a clean energy or energy efficiency projects. REAP grants are designed to help these kinds of businesses, and MCEC provides free grant application assistance from start to finish!
https://t.co/S8JBDD06GY

[MD Climate, Energy & Infrastructure Funding Hub @MDClimateHub]

USDOT is investing $33 million for charging infrastructure in Maryland, check it out ⬇️⬇️⬇️

[Federal Highway Admn @USDOTFHWA]

FHWA announced $521M in grants from the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program to help support the adoption of EVs, improve supply chain and create good-paying jobs building a future where everyone can ride and drive electric. https://t.co/RGOfcjmBYu

[MD Climate, Energy & Infrastructure Funding Hub @MDClimateHub]

Did you see? @MontgomeryCoMD received $10 million in grants from US Dept. of Energy to help reach 100% Net Zero Energy building codes by 2027.

[Maryland Energy Extension @EnergyUME]

DOE awarded MD $2.1M to support energy efficiency & decarbonization thru small & rural local gov'ts.
Montgomery Co. was awarded $764k for cold storage equipment & retrofitting low-income homes. Another $10M will support Net Zero Energy bldg codes by 2027.
https://t.co/j014ly8dp4

[Right To Zero DMV @RightToZeroDMV]

The wheels on the bus are powered by clean energy ☀️

TAKE ACTION today and tell Maryland leaders to get more electric school buses on our streets.
https://t.co/pId7QfF3lh

[MEA Communications @MDEnergy]

Join @oceanticnetwork on 10/1 for Offshore Wind Ready. The one-day educational program is designed specifically to help Maryland companies identify where their business fits in the #offshorewindindustry
Register now🔗 https://t.co/1ee94gu1kL

[Maryland Energy Innovation Accelerator @MDEnergyAccel]

Next up: EDAC Labs in Beltsville. EDAC's electrosynthesizer technology is driving the future of #decarbonization through low-energy brine splitting. We’re excited to show state legislators how Maryland is leading #cleanenergy innovation.

[MD Climate, Energy & Infrastructure Funding Hub @MDClimateHub]

ICYMI - Maryland received a $20 million grant to build battery technology in Beltsville. @GovWesMoore announced another $1m in state funds + $1.5m from the Maryland Technology Development Corp., (state’s venture capital agency for tech). 🔋 🚘

[MEI2 @MDenergyinnovat]

Battery manufacturing facility in Beltsville getting millions in government grants https://t.co/JF2y1jtZ4J via @marylandmatters

[MEA Communications @MDEnergy]

The Maryland Energy Administration is hosting two update and comment periods on the Inflation Reduction Act Home Energy Rebate programs this fall. #InflationReductionAct #EnergyPrograms
🗓️ 09/27 - 1PM - 3PM: https://t.co/qdjVxgGLHm
🗓️ 10/1 - 7PM - 9PM: https://t.co/dNqfAPbeyq

[MEA Communications @MDEnergy]

MEA is accepting applications for the popular FY25 Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Rebate Program. The program offers first-come, first-served rebates to expand EV charging infrastructure🚙🔌#EVCharging
📰: https://t.co/s85m26fH2h
💻: https://t.co/5XhE9Esqlh

[UMD Research @UMDResearch]

Happening Today: Join @UMDPublicHealth at the 10th CEEJH Environmental Justice Symposium: Environmental Justice Past, Present, and Future. This hybrid conference is taking place September 11-14 and will focus on the work being done all over the world to support communities' environmental justice.
https://t.co/jLFopf048f

[Baltimore Office of Sustainability @SustainBmore]

Come visit our exhibit table at the 10th Annual CEEJH Environmental Justice Symposium: Environmental Justice Past, Present, and Future. We will be there today through Saturday, September 14th! Like or comment if you’ll be there! #CEEJHejsymposium2024 #CEEJH #EnvironmentalJustice

[Ruth Ann Norton @RuthAnnNorton]

Come check us out at 10th CEEJH Environmental Justice Symposium: Environmental Justice Past, Present, and Future. #CEEJHejsymposium2024 - via #Whova event app

[MD Climate, Energy & Infrastructure Funding Hub @MDClimateHub]

"Recent scorching heat shows the need to prepare for extreme conditions caused by climate change. Fortunately, Maryland has taken the first step with new zero-emission heating equipment standards."

Read more about it here: https://t.co/gJlKONaIvk

[Montgomery County, MD - County Exec Marc Elrich @MontCoExec]

Amid scorching heat, @GovWesMoore's new order pushes for zero-emission HVAC standards! The move to efficient heat pumps will save on energy bills & help us beat the heat sustainably.

From MoCo's Climate Change Officer Sarah Kogel-Smucker: https://t.co/JO4OJ5JlRq

[IPL (DC.MD.NoVA) @IPLdmv]

Thanks to Marylanders who spoke out together to strengthen the EmPOWER program, you can get incentives to replace your gas-burning furnace with a highly efficient all-electric heat pump instead.