Worcester Co. Public Schools Awarded $5.9M for Energy Efficiency Projects
WORCESTER COUNTY, Md. – Worcester County Public Schools has been awarded more than $5.9 million in state grant funding through the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) to support energy modernization projects across three school facilities.
The funding, announced Monday by Governor Wes Moore as part of a statewide $56.8 million investment in energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives, will support projects designed to modernize infrastructure, reduce energy costs, and advance environmental sustainability.
Under the Fiscal Year 2026 grant awards, Worcester County Public Schools will receive grants for the following projects:
- $2,625,000 to replace the HVAC system at Snow Hill Elementary School with a high-efficiency, fully electric system;
- $2,479,000 to install a geothermal system at Berlin Intermediate School designed to achieve net-zero energy operations; and
- $812,500 to install 325 kilowatts of locally education agency-owned solar capacity at Worcester Technical High School.
“These projects represent a significant investment in the future of Worcester County Public Schools,” said Superintendent of Schools Annette Wallace. “By modernizing our facilities with energy-efficient technologies, we are creating healthier learning environments for students and staff while reducing long-term operational costs and supporting Maryland’s sustainability goals.”
The grants are part of several MEA initiatives, including the Decarbonizing Public Schools Program, which supports school systems in transitioning to cleaner, more efficient energy systems. According to the Governor’s Office, the statewide projects funded this year are expected to generate more than 33,000 megawatt-hours of lifetime energy savings and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than 200,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent.
“We are laser-focused on making Maryland more affordable, and that means taking direct action to lower everyday costs,” Governor Moore said. “By investing in energy efficiency, we aren’t just reducing emissions – we are cutting utility bills and keeping more money in the pockets of Maryland families, schools, and businesses.”
For more information about schools included in the Decarbonizing Public Schools Program, click here.
