Maryland Code, State Government § 9-2008

(a)(1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

(2) “Geothermal heat pump” means a heating and cooling device that is installed using ground loop technology.

(3) “Program” means the Geothermal Heat Pump Grant Program.

(4) “Ton” means 1 standard ton of refrigeration equal to 12,000 British thermal units of heat removal per hour.

(1) administer the Program;

(2) establish application procedures for the Program; and

(3) award grants from the Program.

(1) $1,000 per ton or $3,000 for a residential system; and

(2) $1,000 per ton or $10,000 for a nonresidential system.