Overview
Maryland has committed to ambitious climate goals to position the state as a leader in the energy transition across the Mid-Atlantic. Under the Maryland Clean Energy Jobs Act of 2019, the state aims to source 50% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030, with a longer-term goal of achieving a 100% clean electricity grid by 2040. Additionally, Maryland has established a comprehensive suite of incentives, including grants, tax credits, and the Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) carve-outs for solar energy, to accelerate the deployment of renewable projects across the state.
Challenge
With rising energy demands and climate imperatives, scaling solar installations statewide has become crucial—not only to meet these aggressive climate goals but also to stabilize the grid, reduce electricity costs, and provide local communities with reliable, clean energy sources. The owner of a cold storage facility approached Catalyze with a singular goal and directive– help us meet our emissions and resilience targets without sacrificing performance or profitability.
Solution
Catalyze completed a large-scale rooftop solar installation for a cold storage facility in Jessup, Maryland, delivering a clean energy solution with a capacity of 2,007.44 KWdc (1500 KWac). This expansive project, spanning 267,903 square feet, was constructed over approximately 10 months and is expected to generate 2,592,626 kWh of renewable electricity annually. By offsetting a significant portion of on-site energy use, the system is projected to reduce electricity costs for the client by roughly $1.87 million over its lifetime.
Result
This project highlights Catalyze’s commitment to helping commercial real estate owners transition to sustainable operations, transforming an underutilized rooftop into a productive, revenue generating asset. By delivering a productive solar array, Catalyze has provided a scalable model that encourages other facilities across Maryland to adopt similar solutions, advancing the state’s leadership in renewable energy and offering a clear pathway for businesses to support statewide decarbonization while achieving substantial cost savings.
