For Community Groups/Consumers
Federal funds are available for households to help lower energy costs with programs geared toward home energy efficiency upgrades, home electrification, clean energy installation, and electric transportation.
Visit this spreadsheet to see a list of all opportunities for organizations and community groups.
Featured Resources
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Coming Soon: Community Change Grants for Nonprofits
In fall 2023, the EPA will launch the $2 billion Community Change Grants Program, for CBOs to implement pollution reduction, workforce development, and community engagement projects. Interested organizations should register with SAM.gov and Grants.gov.
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FAQ on Community Change Grants for Nonprofits
Read answers to frequently asked questions about Community Change Grants for nonprofits. From the EPA.
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Maryland's Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency
Database of all of Maryland's incentives for renewables and efficiency - includes federal and state opportunities. From DSIRE.
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Federal Income Tax Credits & Incentives for Energy Efficiency
A guide from EnergyStar on the opportunities for tax credits from the Inflation Reduction Act for home efficiency.
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New & Used Clean Vehicle Tax Credits
A guide from the Department of Energy on the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) provides opportunities for consumers to save money on clean vehicles, offering multiple incentives for the purchase of electric vehicles (EVs), fuel-cell vehicles, and associated equipment such as chargers.
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Inflation Reduction Act: What it Means for You
Outlines the various programs, tax credits, and incentives offered by the Inflation Reduction Act. From the U.S. Dept. of Energy.
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Inflation Reduction Act Apprenticeship Resources
Explains the various benefits for workers passed in the Inflation Reduction Act, highlights apprenticeship opportunities in construction and clean energy, and how nonprofits / companies can list avaliable apprenticeship opportunities.
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8 Ways the Inflation Reduction Act Can Save you Money
This article from the Environmental Defense Fund outlines 8 places in your home that the Inflation Reduction Act's rebates and tax credits can help you combat climate change and save money.
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Making Our Homes More Efficient: Clean Energy Tax Credits for Consumers
The Department of Energy's guide to clean energy tax credits for consumers. It answers frequently asked questions including who is eligible, how to get the credits, and which products are eligible. Description goes here
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Resources and Technical Assistance Programs for Navigating Federal Funding
ClimateXChange and EIP's guide to various funding opportunities and organizations that can serve as a resource for assistance with applications or technical questions.
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Maryland Building Electrification Factsheets
Carbon benefits, health impacts, cost savings, and more.. RMI has created a series of state-specific factsheets designed to inform policymakers, advocates, and other stakeholders on the core issues: