Maryland Seeks Applications For Natural Gas Refilling Station Grant Program

In Maryland, a grant program would address expanding the natural gas vehicle fueling network to help alleviate "range anxiety" among operators. The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) and the state's Clean Cities program are jointly seeking applications for a natural gas refilling station grant program to help advance the state's fueling infrastructure.

The state is making $2 million in grants available, and applications will be accepted through January 12. Matching funds are required.

MEA estimates it would issue four or more grants in support of privately operated, publicly accessible fast-fill stations in the state. Both CNG and liquefied natural gas (LNG) are eligible for the grants as are combined CNG-LNG stations.

The state said one of the key concerns among fleet operators in making a switch to NGVs is the availability of refilling infrastructure.