The Maryland Energy Resiliency Grant Program ("Grant Program", formerly known as the "Fuel Up program") is administered by the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA). The purpose of the Grant Program is to assure that volunteer fire stations have a backup power source to serve as a community shelter.
The Maryland Energy Administration anticipates awarding grants of up to $50,000 per project to volunteer firehouses. Grant funds may be used to offset 70% of the total cost of the planning, design, wiring and installation of backup power generation for volunteer firehouses in Maryland. Funds may also be used to offset costs related to the purchase or pre-wire of back-up power generation (portable generators, fixed generators, or in-place batteries) at a volunteer firehouse.
The FY15 Grant Program will conclude on June 1, 2015, or when the total funds for the program have been expended, whichever is earlier.
For additional information, go to http://energy.maryland.gov/Business/fuelupmd/