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Income-Based Savings for Home Energy Improvements

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BGE customers can now qualify for income-based savings on home energy efficiency upgrades, including air sealing, insulation, system installation and other services.

Savings

Savings come in three tiers, each tier based on the improvement work the home needs, determined by your BGE authorized contractor.

Tier 1
Air sealing
Insulation
You pay (est.) ~$250
Value you receive
 
Up to $5,000
Tier 2
Air sealing
Insulation
Installation of Heat Pump Water Heater
You pay (est.) ~$500
Value you receive
 
Up to $7,500
Bonus for switching to electric*
+ $5,000 additional
Total up to $12,500
Tier 3
Air sealing
Insulation
Installation of HVAC system
You pay (est.) ~$750
Value you receive
 
Up to $10,000
Bonus for switching to electric*
+ $5,000 additional
Total up to $15,000

*Rebates and additional savings are available when you make the switch from natural gas, oil or propane systems to electric. Visit our Electrification FAQs page to learn more.

Energy-saving items are also available through your appointment at no additional cost, including: 

  • LEDs
  • Faucet aerators
  • Efficient-flow showerheads
  • Water heater pipe insulation
  • Smart power strips
  • ShowerStart showerhead adapters 

Income Requirements 

Size of Family UnitMinimum Household IncomeMaximum Household Income
1$72,951$85,620
2$83,401$97,810
3$93,801$110,060
4$104,201$124,800
5$112,551$146,320
6$120,901$167,840
7$129,251$189,360
8$137,551$210,880
Each Additional PersonAdd $13,450 

Don’t meet the above income criteria? Check to see if you’re eligible for the EmPOWER Maryland Limited Income Energy Efficiency Program. 

empower maryland

EmPOWER Maryland programs are funded by a charge on your energy bill. EmPOWER programs can help you reduce your energy consumption and save you money. Learn more about EmPOWER Maryland.

The EmPOWER Maryland charge funds programs that can help you reduce your energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions and save you money. Since the inception of the EmPOWER Maryland program in 2008, the programs have saved $14.5 billion on installed measures at a cost of $4.1 billion. In addition to new program costs, this charge includes paying off the uncollected costs that were accrued over time by programs required by the EmPOWER statute and authorized by the Commission. In accordance with House Bill 864 the uncollected amounts will be fully paid by the end of 2032.