Author: MCEC Staff Published: 09/29/2025 Maryland Clean Energy Center
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MONTHLY SPOTLIGHTS
Summit Prices Increase Wednesday!
Last chance for current pricing! Full conference ticket rates for the 2025 Maryland Clean Energy Summit increase by $175 on October 1. As the 2025 Maryland Clean Energy Summit approaches, your support is vital for a clean energy future in Maryland. Join us on October 14-15 for two full days of programming and networking, with an agenda designed to help you connect directly with key leaders and policymakers. Visit our website to purchase your tickets and learn more. We look forward to seeing you there!
Hot off the Press: 15 Years of Impact
Published in September 2025, the Maryland Clean Energy Center FY25 Annual Report highlights 15 years of advancing clean energy, driving innovation, and delivering measurable benefits for Maryland’s economy, communities, and environment. Explore our progress and the partnerships powering a more sustainable future.
MCEC Program Comes In-House
Recently, the Maryland Clean Energy Center (MCEC) took over full administration of the Maryland Property Assessed Clean Energy (MDPACE) Loan Program, ushering in a new era for the commercial lending program. This move streamlines the MDPACE program by eliminating intermediaries and providing applicants with direct access to MCEC Procurement and Technical Services and additional financing options that allow for stacking. Visit our website to learn more about MDPACE.
OUT & ABOUT
Banking on Better Communities
When Money Multiplies: The MCEC Effect
Maryland Energy Talk released an episode of its podcast featuring members of the Maryland Clean Energy Center (MCEC) team. Kathy Magruder, MCEC Executive Director, and Keith Wang, MCEC Finance Manager, joined Jamie DeMarco to discuss the history of MCEC and how it has been able to advance the adoption of clean energy and climate mitigation strategies by leveraging public funds into $239.6 million of private investment. Want to find out how MCEC achieved this near 10.24x return? Check out the podcast here.
Kathy's Keynote
Kathy Magruder, Executive Director of the Maryland Clean Energy Center, had the opportunity to deliver the keynote address at the 2025 Potomac Edison Energy Efficiency Summit in Frederick. During her presentation, Kathy discussed the need to sustainably balance the supply and demand for electricity, which includes the continued integration of solar, wind, battery, hydro, nuclear, and geothermal into Maryland’s energy mix.
OPEN OPPORTUNITIES
Green for Local Governments
The Maryland Energy Administration is now accepting applications for its Local Government Energy Modernization (L-GEM) Program. This $64 million program aims to support local governments as they engage in sustainable, long-term clean energy and energy efficient projects that lead to reduced energy usage and greenhouse gas emissions, increased cost savings, and robust clean energy and economic development. Learn more about L-GEM here and get some green!
NDUSTRY NEWS
Green & Healthy Hospitals
Standard Solar, a photovoltaic developer based in Rockville, completed a commercial Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with an unnamed health care system based in Maryland. Under the PPA, electricity generated by the 13.7-MW Costen Solar Farm in Pocomoke City will be supplied to facilities owned and operated by the health care system. You can read more here.
PARTNER EVENTS
Calling All Municipalities
The Maryland Municipal League is hosting its annual Excellence in Leadership Fall Conference on October 12-14. Join local governments from across the state to learn about the best practices and solutions to enhance the quality of life of Marylanders. This year’s event includes 30+ sessions, 2 regional tours and the chance to earn up credits for the Academy for Excellence in Local Governance. Learn more and register for the conference here.
Using Green to Grow: Fall Harvest & Solar Celebration
Join the Montgomery County Green Bank on October 4 for its Fall Harvest & Solar Celebration at One Acre Farm in Dickerson, MD. This family-friendly event will give residents a look into the 34-acre family-owned farm, which uses a 28 kW solar PV system to power the farm and grow organic vegetables for the local community. Learn more about the event here.
Solar Training for Realtors
The Maryland Association of Realtors is hosting its annual conference in Ocean City on October 20-23. Themed, Charting New Waters, the conference will explore emerging trends in real estate markets, including the benefits of solar, the rise of AI, and more! The Maryland Clean Energy Center will present a session to provide real estate professionals with essential knowledge about solar energy including insights into buying and selling properties with solar installations, addressing maintenance, utility costs, roof considerations, and various purchase options. Learn more and purchase tickets here.
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