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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. Even better, these savings can be combined with potential federal tax credits to help you save even more. 

Savings 

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

  • Tier one: Eligible customers pay $250 for air sealing and insulation, up to a $5,000 value 
  • Tier two: Eligible customers pay $500 for air sealing, insulation and installation of a heat pump water heater, up to a $7,500 value
  • Tier three: Eligible customers pay $750 for air sealing, insulation and installation of an HVAC system, up to a $10,000 value 

Energy-saving items  

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$68,501$85,620
2$78,251$97,810
3$88,051$110,060
4$97,801$124,800
5$105,651$146,320
6$113,451$167,840
7$121,301$189,360
8$129,101$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. 

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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.