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New ConstructionBuilding out space for an addition? Planning a new construction project? We’ll help you identify opportunities to incorporate energy efficiency into the design, construction and operation of your project, so you’ll be saving energy and money from day one in your new space. The program incentivizes equipment used in advanced design and construction techniques that reduce energy use for heating, cooling, ventilation and lighting.Financial incentives offered by EmPOWER Maryland can cover up to 75% of the cost difference between standard- and high-efficiency measures for new construction projects, additions and major renovations that are still in the early design phase.Not sure where to begin? Take advantage of our Technical Support Services to discover ways to help you save energy.If you’re building out space for an addition or planning a new construction project, let’s talk. We’ll help you identify opportunities to incorporate energy efficiency into the design, construction and operation of your project, so you’ll be saving energy and money from day one in your new space.New Construction Performance LightingWe offer financial incentives for new construction and major renovation projects that use energy-efficient lighting. Learn more.Why You Should ParticipatePrioritizing energy efficiency in new construction projects yields a variety of benefits, as does involving BGE early in the design phase.Engage in early brainstorming sessions to incorporate maximum energy efficiency into the design of your facility.Maximize energy savings potential by examining the building as an integrated system.Identify cost-effective design alternatives prior to final design to save energy.Design additional energy efficiency into your green building project when pursuing LEED.Get rebates of up to 75% of the incremental cost of installing the energy efficiency measures for Whole Building Performance.Improve comfort, health and productivity for building occupants. Quick Actions How to Participate Complete the appropriate application via the Application Center. Await preapproval before proceeding. Be sure to include all the required supporting information along with your application.Receive a call from a program representative to review your application and discuss your project.Participate in a project scoping meeting between the customer, the customer’s design team and BGE’s approved Technical Services Provider.Determine the electric energy savings and any potential incentives for equipment upgrades. The customer’s design team and the BGE approved Technical Services Provider will analyze the project based on information obtained at the project scoping meeting. Final reports along with a New Construction Summary Saving Request will be sent to BGE for final review.Come to agreement with your BGE program representative about the energy-saving measures to be installed and the corresponding potential incentives. BGE will send a preapproval letter, along with the Minimum Requirement Document. This letter is your authorization from BGE to purchase and install the equipment identified in the study.Await BGE’s post-installation inspection of the energy efficiency measures and determination of the final incentive amount based on the findings.Receive your incentive check within 6 to 8 weeks after the inspection. Getting StartedReady to begin your project? Call 410.290.1202, email Business@BGESmartEnergy.com or apply now.Learn More You may be interested in... four_column Customer Case Studies Video Highlights General FAQS Program Fact Sheets