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​The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s (DHCD) Multifamily Energy Efficiency and Housing Affordability (MEEHA) programs promote energy efficiency, greenhouse gas reductions, and clean energy use in affordable multifamily rental housing developments. Through one application and funding process, eligible properties can gain access to funds for energy efficiency and electrification upgrades, solar photovoltaic (PV) systems , and electric vehicle (EV) chargers.

Funding Process Overview

Applications are accepted on an on-going basis and evaluated based on readiness to proceed, energy savings, and reduction of greenhouse gases. The funding process consists of the following steps:

1. Owner submits application and application documents
2. Owner commissions a Qualified Energy Professional to:
1. Complete an energy audit for rehabilitation projects, or
2. Complete an energy certification review for new construction projects
3. Qualified Energy Professional submits Funding Request to DHCD on behalf of the project owner
4. DHCD reviews and finalizes the Funding Request
5. DHCD creates a funding agreement (grant or loan agreement) to be executed
6. Project installs the funded energy efficiency or greenhouse gas reduction measures
7. DHCD releases funding after equipment has been installed and inspected
8. Project enters the affordability period after construction is completed

Application Submission

• Submit MEEHA Application​ to: [email protected]​, or
• If also applying for DHCD's Rental Lending programs, submit the 202 application form.
• Qualified Energy Professionals​ can help guide projects through the funding process including filling out and submitting applications and application documents.

Available Programs

Our team will help you identify all applicable programs for your project. To learn more about the individual requirements for each funding source, please visit the program pages:

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MEEHA ​EmPOWER Program

Provides affordable multifamily properties with​ funding for energy efficiency and conservation upgrades.

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Electrification Program​​

​Helps multifamily properties to reduce or eliminate the direct emissions of Greenhouse Gas by switching fossil fuel burning equipment to electric equipment.

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Solar Program

​The Maryland Solar Program (MSP) provides Solar Photovoltaic Systems to multifamily properties throughout the state.​

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EV Chargers​​

The Maryland Electric Vehicle Charging Program provides electric vehicle charging stations to multifamily properties throughout the state.

 

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Contact Information​

Email: [email protected]​