The Trump administration has changed guidance for two federal home energy rebate programs, announcing it will no longer cover household switches from oil, propane, or gas heating to electric heating. This change will restrict how Maryland can use $136.6 million in federal dollars for household energy-saving upgrades.
State Response
However, Maryland is already well-positioned to fill in the gaps with its own funds. This year, state legislators passed the Utility RELIEF Act – a massive energy policy overhaul that included $72.6 million specifically for heat pump upgrades.
Original reporting: Baltimore Fishbowl — read the source article.
