Maryland Energy Administration awards UMBC $1.2 million for solar panels and more
We are excited to share that UMBC has received a $1.2 million solar energy grant from the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) to support solar power installations and other sustainability initiatives on our campus!
The funding will enable construction of solar canopies over the north portion of the Stadium Lot. Rooftop solar arrays will be mounted on UMBC’s central receiving warehouse, located adjacent to the lot.
“This solar energy project is a significant step forward for UMBC to reach its sustainability goals, and will benefit our campus and local communities,” Taylor Smith, assistant director in the Office of Sustainability, says. “For the first time, the university will generate a significant amount of clean, renewable electricity right here on campus. We are lucky to have a community of partners that made this happen.”
Read the full release by Sarah Hansen, M.S. '15, here:
Posted: April 30, 2025, 9:39 AM