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Making the switch to electric

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Switching from natural gas, oil or propane equipment and systems to electric (electrification) is an option more people are considering. This page will help you understand all the rebates and incentives BGE offers for electrification and point you to the answers you’re looking for—so you can make the best choice for your own home.

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Heat Pump Water Heaters

Receive up to $1,600 in instant rebates on qualifying ENERGY STAR® certified models. Plus, get up to $650 off installation costs and an additional 75% of home preparation costs—up to $3,000. This offer is only available through Product Advisor Plus.
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Home Performance With ENERGY STAR

After a home audit with a Participating Contractor, you may qualify for up to $15,000 in rebates for heating and cooling or heat pump water heater replacements when paired with air sealing and insulation work.
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Heating and Cooling

Rebates are available through Participating Contractors, plus additional incentives to make your home ready for install.
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Electrification FAQs

Get answers to questions about rebates, savings and qualifications for switching to electric equipment.
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.