Maryland allocates over $72 million for home energy upgrades
The Maryland General Assembly passed the Utility RELIEF (Reducing Energy Load Inflation for Everyday Families) Act supporting home energy upgrades and expanding access to heat pumps. The $72 million funding directly supports Maryland’s Residential Energy Equity Program, which supports households upgrading to efficient, zero-emission heat pumps. This bill supports the accessibility of sustainable homebuilding and furthers the state towards its decarbonization goals.
“We commend the Maryland General Assembly for strengthening Maryland’s building decarbonization and energy affordability policy leadership in the Utility RELIEF Act by directing more funding to proven, practical building electrification investments that reduce energy costs, putting money back in Marylanders’ pockets,” said Brian Jenkins, Senior Regional Manager, Mid-Atlantic at the Building Decarbonization Coalition. “This legislation action will also create jobs for Maryland contractors, electricians, and building trades professionals, while also accelerating Maryland’s transition to a more affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy future.”
