Energy Incentives & Programs

This category identifies all of the programs and incentives available to Montgomery County residents to help them decrease energy use.

Potomac Edison Quick Home Energy Check-up

Potomac Edison customers can get their home reviewed quickly for energy saving opportunities. The contractor will install free CFLs, faucet aerators and other energy saving devices on the spot.

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Potomac Edison HVAC Program

Potomac Edison customers can get their HVAC tuned up for $100, or get up to $500 for installing an energy-efficient HVAC system.

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Groundswell

Groundswell’s mission is to unlock communities’ shared economic power to grow sustainability and expand prosperity on the local level.

Organize your community — whether it’s your neighborhood, your congregation or group — to make home energy efficiency improvements together. Coordination can lead to group discounts!

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Weatherization Services from Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County

Montgomery County homeowners who are income qualified may be eligible for low or no-cost weatherization services from Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County.

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Maryland Home Energy Loan Program

Get a loan of up to $30,000 at a 6.99% interest rate for home energy efficiency improvements.

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Offered by: Maryland Clean Energy Center
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Potomac Edison Energy Efficient Products Program

Get rebates on new ENERGY STAR qualified refrigerators, room air conditioners, clothes washers and dryers, dishwashers, programmable thermostats, water heaters, CFLs and more.

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Offered by: Allegheny Power
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Potomac Edison Low-Income Customer Program

Have your home reviewed for energy-efficient solutions and get some of them installed right away for free; for Potomac Edison customers.

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Offered by: Allegheny Power
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Potomac Edison Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Program

Potomac Edison offers customers a subsidized home energy audit ($100) and rebates on home energy efficiency improvements.

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Offered by: Allegheny Power
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Potomac Edison Appliance Recycling Program

Recycle your old refrigerator, freezer or room air conditioner for free and get a rebate up to $50. Rebates of $25 for room air conditioners. No new appliance purchase required. Free pick-up at your convenience.

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Offered by: Allegheny Power
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BGE Home Energy Check-Up

Get your quick home energy check-up for free when you allow the BGE check-up professional to install your choice of five energy-saving products, also for free.

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Offered by: BGE
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BGE Limited Income Energy Efficiency Program

BGE’s Limited Income Energy Efficiency Program provides income-qualified homeowners who are BGE customers a variety of energy-saving services and quality home improvements at no additional cost.

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Offered by: BGE
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BGE Peak Rewards — Programmable Thermostat

Get a free programmable thermostat installed — a $290 value — and an incentive for allowing BGE to cycle your air conditioner.

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Offered by: BGE
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BGE Lighting and Appliance Rebates

Receive a rebate on the purchase of ENERGY STAR qualified CFLs, fixtures, refrigerators, room air conditioners and clothes washers.

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Offered by: BGE
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BGE Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Audit

Get a rebate on a home energy audit and rebates on suggested improvements.

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Offered by: BGE
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BGE Smart Energy Savers Program®: Heating & Cooling

Rebates up to $1,150 on duct sealing, new equipment, and HVAC tune-ups for single-family homes.

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Offered by: BGE
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Pepco Lighting Program

Save $1.50 on single ENERGY STAR qualified CFLs and $3.00 on multipacks at participating retailers.

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Offered by: Pepco
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Pepco Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Efficiency Program

Receive a rebate for a HVAC tune-up or money towards a new HVAC system.

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Offered by: Pepco
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emPower Maryland Low Income Energy Efficiency Program

The EmPOWER Low Income Energy Efficiency Program, administered by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, helps low income households with installation of energy conservation materials in their homes at no charge.

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Offered by: emPower Maryland
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Pepco Appliance Rebates

Get rebates of $25–$350 on new ENERGY STAR qualified refrigerators, room air conditioners and water heaters.

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Offered by: Pepco
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Pepco Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Audit

Get 75% savings on a home energy audit plus rebates up to $2,000 per home when you choose to make recommended improvements.

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Offered by: Pepco
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Pepco Quick Home Energy Check-up

Get your quick home energy check-up for free when you allow the Pepco-qualified surveyor to install your choice of five energy-saving products, also for free.

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Offered by: Pepco
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Pepco Energy Wise Rewards™ — Programmable Thermostat Program

Enroll in a peak energy cycling program and receive a free programmable thermostat.

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Offered by: Pepco
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Montgomery County Weatherization Program

Caulking, weatherstripping and other home insulation services for income-qualified residents. Program applies to both renters and homeowners.

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Offered by: Montgomery County Department of Housing & Community Affairs
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Maryland Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard (RPS) Certified Solar Facilities

Residents and businesses can become a certified solar facility and receive a credit for every kilowatt-hour of electricity produced. This program is designed to satisfy the demand for renewable energy in Maryland’s Renewable Energy Portfolio.

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Offered by: Maryland Public Service Commission
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Maryland Clean Energy Grant Program

Financial assistance for residents who install solar photovoltaic, solar water heating, geothermal heat pump and wind turbine systems.

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Offered by: Maryland Energy Administration (MEA)
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Federal Income Tax Credits for Energy-Efficient Improvements

Federal Income Tax Credits up to $500 for improving home energy efficiency by installing biomass stoves, HVAC, insulation, windows and doors, water heaters and roofs.  Expires at the end of December 31, 2013.

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Offered by: U.S. Internal Revenue Service
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Federal Income Tax Credits for Renewable Energy Systems

Federal Income Tax Credits up to 30% with no upper limit for installing geothermal heat pumps, solar water heaters, solar photovoltaic panels, small wind turbine systems. Applies to existing homes and new construction, principal residences and second homes. Expires December 31, 2016.

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Offered by: U.S. Internal Revenue Service
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Green Building (LEED) Property Tax Credit

Buildings can qualify for tax credits by meeting certain Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) criteria.

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Offered by: Montgomery County Department of Finance
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