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Limited Income Programs

Find out if you qualify for energy-saving upgrades at no additional cost.

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The EmPOWER Maryland Limited Income Energy Efficiency Program is administered by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development.

This program helps income qualified customers with installation of energy conservation materials in their homes. The program may provide the following improvements to make your home safer, healthier and more energy efficient:

  • Insulation in the attic, floors and walls.
  • Hot water system improvements.
  • Lighting retrofits.
  • Furnace cleaning, tuning and safety repairs.
  • Refrigerator retrofit, if applicable.
  • Limited health and safety repairs.

Questions

Call 1.855.583.8976 or email dhcd.wholehome@maryland.gov for more information.

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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.