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Maryland adopted 1 new clean energy policy or incentive in 2023

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Maryland implemented at least one new clean energy policy or incentive supporting renewable energy and energy efficiency in 2023, according to data from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE).

Since 2010, the state has adopted at least an additional 39 clean energy-related policies.

In 2023, Massachusetts led the nation with eight new measures, while Kansas and 22 others states did not adopt any.

The Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE) is a comprehensive source of information on energy-related incentives and regulations across the United States. It is managed by the North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center at North Carolina State University and offers one of the most detailed collections of data on renewable energy and energy efficiency programs.

DSIRE tracks programs offered by federal, state, and local governments, as well as those provided by investor-owned utilities and larger municipal or cooperative utilities. The database includes summaries of incentives available in U.S. territories and details a wide range of support tools—from tax incentives, grants, loans, and rebates to industry recruitment efforts and performance-based incentives.

In addition to financial incentives, DSIRE covers regulatory and policy information related to clean energy adoption. These include building energy codes, public benefit funds, appliance and equipment efficiency standards, and energy requirements for public buildings. It serves as a valuable resource for policymakers, researchers, businesses, and consumers seeking to understand and access clean energy opportunities nationwide.

The database is limited to incentives and policies offered by investor-owned utilities across the U.S., along with electric cooperatives and municipal utilities that serve more than 30,000 customers.

New Renewable Energy Incentives by State
State20232022% Change
Alabama171513.3%
Alaska15150%
Arizona50500%
Arkansas24229.1%
California1511482%
Colorado98944.3%
Connecticut44432.3%
Delaware30287.1%
District of Columbia20195.3%
Florida70700%
Georgia32306.7%
Guam330%
Hawaii29290%
Idaho32320%
Illinois65616.6%
Indiana58555.5%
Iowa44424.8%
Kansas12120%
Kentucky26254%
Louisiana211910.5%
Maine232015%
Maryland69681.5%
Massachusetts766811.8%
Michigan45442.3%
Minnesota1311291.6%
Mississippi211910.5%
Missouri57570%
Montana25244.2%
Nebraska19190%
Nevada24240%
New Hampshire423520%
New Jersey49458.9%
New Mexico40400%
New York92902.2%
North Carolina63613.3%
North Dakota14137.7%
Northern Mariana Islands330%
Ohio35350%
Oklahoma31303.3%
Oregon98944.3%
Pennsylvania60591.7%
Puerto Rico10100%
Rhode Island29290%
South Carolina38380%
South Dakota19185.6%
Tennessee13130%
Texas1131130%
Utah27270%
Vermont615413%
Virgin Islands770%
Virginia44440%
Washington81792.5%
West Virginia880%
Wisconsin47462.2%
Wyoming17170%

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