Home Performance With ENERGY STAR® Program

Limited Time Offer Ending Soon

Eligible Pepco customers* may qualify for larger rebates on home energy-saving upgrades that include replacing a fossil-fueled (natural gas, oil, or propane) water heating and/or HVAC system with an electric system.

To take advantage of this limited-time offer, start by completing a Home Energy Assessment and working with a Participating Contractor to identify qualifying upgrades. Your contractor must submit an approved scope of work to reserve your rebates by December 31, 2026, and all approved work must be completed within 90 days of your reservation approval date.

To have your rebate processed this year, your Participating Contractor must also submit your completed project application by December 31, 2026. Applications will be processed in the order received, and due to anticipated high demand, some processing and payments may extend into early 2027. Projects submitted without an approved reservation or after the December 31 deadline will be placed in pending status while awaiting approval from the Maryland Public Service Commission regarding continuation of the energy efficiency programs.

Contact a Participating Contractor today to get started.

*Eligible customers must have an active residential Pepco electric account and reside in a single-family residence that is not a condominium or apartment, with no separately metered units above or below the residence.

Do you have uneven temperatures in your home? Do you find it hard to reduce your energy costs? The Home Performance with ENERGY STAR program can help lower your energy bill by up to 20%*. You can get rebates up to $10,000 for completing eligible home upgrades. You may also qualify for up to $15,000 in rebates for eligible electrification upgrades. Customers are eligible for a Home Performance assessment at the same address once every 5 years.

If you are a contractor, set your business apart from the competition! Learn how to become a Participating Contractor.

 

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Step 1: The Assessment

  • Start by scheduling an assessment for only $100 (a $400 value). Or click here to see if you qualify for a no-cost home assessment through our Moderate Income Offering.

  • A specially trained Participating Contractor will come to your home and perform a comprehensive evaluation of your home systems (air sealing and insulation, HVAC, and more) to identify where energy is being wasted
  • Receive a detailed, customized report with ways to make your home more energy efficient.

Find out more about getting your Home Energy Assessment.

Step 2: Receive up to $15,000 in Rebates

  • Following your assessment, you’ll learn about the rebates available to make your home more energy efficient.
  • Receive rebates up to $10,000 for eligible upgrades. Click here for more details on available rebates
  • Receive rebates up to $15,000 for eligible electrification upgrades. Click here for more details on electrification rebates.
  • Interested in financing opportunities for home upgrades? You may qualify for low-interest loans for recommended home improvements. Find out more about financing options here.

For more information on how a Home Performance assessment works, view our FAQ page or program brochure.

 

See what your neighbors are saying about their experience:

The experience was top‑notch from beginning to end. My old HVAC heat pump and air handler were breaking down every year, and my electric bills were sky‑high. With money being tight, qualifying for the rebate was such a blessing because it allowed me to replace my entire system. I’m already seeing a noticeable drop in my energy usage and my monthly bills. The energy analyst team was professional from start to finish, and the technicians who installed my new unit were efficient, knowledgeable, and respectful of my home. The whole process moved smoothly, and I was even able to finance the remaining balance at 0% interest for 18 months through a special loan program. I’m incredibly grateful for the Empower Maryland rebate offered through Pepco’s Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® Program. It made a huge difference for me and my budget.”

– Pepco customer

“Great experience! I worked with knowledgeable energy experts and was satisfied with the work and pricing.”

– Pepco customer

“My experience was great. I have no complaints at all. Thank you for a very good and professional experience.”

– Mary D.

“The energy analysts were always very prompt explained to me exactly what was going on and why, and cleaned up their work space.”

– Debra P. Lanham, MD

Not sure where to begin?

Start with our Home Equipment Tool to explore how different home upgrades can help lower your energy costs and lower your carbon footprint. Discover personalized estimates for installation costs and how to maximize available incentives to choose the upgrades that best fit your home’s needs.

Need more help?

Our Energy Coaches are trained energy experts who can walk through recommended upgrades from top to bottom, providing assistance on navigating the rebate process. Get help tailored to your specific home performance needs – at no cost.

 

*Source: energystar.gov

**Rebate amount based on energy savings achieved at completion of job.

***The $100 offer is valid for homes up to 3,000 square feet with a single combustion appliance zone. A combustion zone is defined as a room and enclosed air volume that contains a combustion appliance, such as a gas range stove or a gas water heater. Assessments of larger homes or homes with multiple combustion appliance zones, such as a home with a furnace or boiler room and a gas range stove, may cost more. Customers should discuss the cost with their selected participating contractor.

 

 

How to Participate

 

*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. To learn more about EmPOWER and how you can participate, click here.

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.