Baltimore, MD – The Maryland Energy Administration today announced the availability of $10 million in Fiscal Year 2026 funding to mobilize green transportation solutions for Maryland fleet companies, organizations and communities. Through its Medium-Duty and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Grant Program, the agency aims to move small businesses, non-profits, local governments and other institutions from diesel to cleaner vehicles and equipment.
In previous years, the program has funded a wide range of zero-emission vehicles – from yard trucks in Hagerstown to electric shuttle buses in Bladensburg – built for both on-road and off-road applications. The program’s last round of grants was highly effective at reducing air pollution, with outcomes estimated to cut the equivalent emissions of 20,000 passenger cars from Maryland’s roads.
“By bringing the cost-cutting benefits of EVs to operators of larger trucks and equipment other than cars, this program can improve the bottom lines of small businesses and non-profits throughout Maryland. It also can help local governments control rising costs and participate in the energy transition,” said Maryland Energy Administration Director Paul G. Pinsky. “These foresighted investments are a win-win for Marylanders and show exactly how we can make economic and environmental progress at the same time.”
Grants cover up to 75% of the incremental cost of eligible zero-emission, medium- and heavy-duty on-road vehicles and off-road heavy equipment. Funding can be used for the purchase of qualified, newly manufactured medium-duty or heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles and qualified zero-emission heavy equipment for commercial or industrial use. This includes electric vehicles and hydrogen fuel cell EVs.
