| Program | Local Government Energy Modernization Program (L-GEM) |
|---|---|
| Category | Financial Incentive |
| Implementing sector | State |
| Last Update | |
| State | Maryland |
| Administrator | Maryland Energy Administration |
| Website | https://energy.maryland.gov/govt/pages/smartenergycommunities.aspx |
| Budget | $64 million (one-time, FY2026 only) |
| Technologies | Solar Photovoltaics |
Description: The Local Government Energy Modernization (L-GEM) program is designed to support local governments in planning long-term energy efficiency and clean energy projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reduce energy usage. The program is offering a one-time FY2026 budget of $64 million, broken down into $50 million anticipated for planning activities and renewable energy projects, $10 million anticipated for energy efficiency projects and $4 million anticipated for electrification projects.
The program includes four major areas of interest (AOIs). Please see each AOI’s linked funding opportunity announcement for more information:
- AOI1 is a non-competitive formula block grant to support planning and implementation of clean energy related projects. Municipalities are not eligible.
- AOI2 is a competitive planning grant for feasibility studies, energy audits, energy planning, and strategy development. Counties may not apply for both AOI1 and AOI2. Municipalities are eligible.
- AOI3 projects may include installation of renewables, building envelope measures, and efficiency equipment and appliance upgrades. Counties may not apply for both AOI1 and AOI3. Municipalities are eligible.
- AOI4 is a competitive implementation program grant (only electrification). Projects may include electrification upgrades in conjunction with pre-electrification upgrades. Counties may apply for both AOI1 and AOI4. Municipalities are eligible.
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