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Prince George's County details $5K–$10K solar grants, consumer protections at College Park forum
Summary
County energy staff laid out a five‑step solar grant program for homeowners, including $5,000 general grants and $10,000 awards for designated disadvantaged neighborhoods, explained eligibility rules, timelines and consumer protections, and advised stacking county aid with state and group discounts.
Prince George's County energy staff outlined a county solar grant program and consumer protections at a College Park forum, telling homeowners how to apply for $5,000 or $10,000 reimbursements for rooftop photovoltaic systems.
Tommy W., an energy analyst with the Prince George's County Department of the Environment, said the county’s Solarize campaign aims to reduce household energy use and carbon emissions by making rooftop solar more accessible. "We're accepting applications on a rolling basis," he said, adding that "awards are limited" and processed on a first‑come, first‑served basis.
The county offers two award tiers. Homeowners who live in designated energy‑resilient or disadvantaged neighborhoods and who are Pepco customers may qualify for the larger $10,000 award; other eligible county homeowners can…
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