Governor Moore Announces $17 Million to Reduce Operating Costs and Improve Energy Efficiency in Maryland Public Schools

Governor Wes Moore has announced significant new investments to enhance energy efficiency, electrification and renewable energy projects for public schools across Maryland. Through the Decarbonizing Public Schools Program, $17 million will be directed to 30 projects in 11 school districts to advance large-scale electrification and install solar energy systems. Governor Moore says making the state’s schools more energy efficient doesn’t just help cut carbon, it also saves taxpayers money. Administered by the Maryland Energy Administration, the investments are designed to foster energy savings, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote the adoption of renewable energy technologies, aligned with Maryland’s broader climate goals as outlined in the Climate Solutions Now Act. The grants will also fund the construction of net-zero energy schools. These are highly energy-efficient buildings that generate as much or more renewable energy on-site than they consume annually.