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Lawmakers push MEA on large unspent balances, canceled grants and proposed expanded uses of RGGI/ACP funds
Summary
Maryland Energy Administration officials told lawmakers they will improve reporting and transparency after DLS highlighted $39M in canceled grants, unclear fund balances and proposals to expand allowable ACP/RGGI uses; MEA said many cancellations are encumbrance mechanics and pledged reorganization to show impact.
The House subcommittee’s review of the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) budget on Feb. 26 focused on whether large balances in the Strategic Energy Investment Fund and related accounts are being spent effectively, why MEA canceled about $39 million at fiscal 2025 closeout, and whether proposed BRFAA language to expand allowable uses of Alternative Compliance Payments (ACP) and RGGI auction revenues is appropriate.
DLS flagged an FY27 MEA allowance of about $399.4 million — a 38.5% increase — driven largely by renewable and clean energy program funding. Analysts asked MEA to explain why low‑ and moderate‑income energy efficiency programs show an anticipated decrease in measured energy savings despite higher spending, why $39 million of FY25 funds were…
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