New incentives for electric HVAC upgrades
Participating contractors can now receive additional rebates for qualifying projects that include changing heating and cooling equipment from natural gas, oil, or propane to electric systems. Contact us at Marylandmidstream@icf.com for details.
Become a Participating Contractor
Are you looking to set your business apart and offer your customers high-efficiency HVAC or water heating equipment? Partnering with Pepco can help you do exactly that!
Once you’re a part of the program, you can take advantage of the following benefits:
- Incentives on high-efficiency equipment that you can pass on to your customers.
- Distinguish yourself as an installer of cost-saving equipment.
- Get additional rebates on qualifying high-efficiency equipment for your customers when switching their equipment from natural gas, oil, or propane to electric.
Questions? Email marylandmidstream@icf.com for more information!
High-Efficiency HVAC and Heat Pump Water Heater Equipment*
Minimum required efficiency levels
| Equipment | Tier | SEER2 | HSPF2 | Eligible Electrification Incentive? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Source Heat Pump* OR Ducted Mini-split Heat Pump* | 1 | 15.2 | 6.7 (Packaged) 7.5 (Split) | Yes |
| 2 | 16.9 | Yes | ||
| Ductless Mini-split Heat Pump | Multi-Zone | 15.5 | 7.5 | Yes |
| Single Zone | 18 | 7.5 | No | |
| Central Air Conditioner* | 1 | 15.2 | N/A | No |
| 2 | 16.9 | N/A | No | |
| Geothermal Heat Pump (Closed Loop)** | 17.1 EER & 3.6 COP | Yes | ||
| Smart Thermostat | ENERGY STAR® Certified | No | ||
| Heat Pump Water Heater | ENERGY STAR Certified | No | ||
*All equipment must be AHRI rated, with the exception of smart thermostats.
**Geothermal products installed at new construction homes that are not participating in the ENERGY STAR for New Homes Program are eligible for a rebate.
Ready-to-Install High-Efficiency HVAC Equipment
To get started, ask your HVAC distributor about high-efficiency equipment options.
You may be eligible to receive Inflation Reduction Act federal tax credits* of up to 30% of the project cost for high-efficiency ENERGY STAR® certified hybrid water heaters and air source heat pumps (up to a maximum credit of $2,000 per year). For more information, visit these sites: Air Source Heat Pumps Tax Credit| Heat Pump Water Heater Tax Credit.
| Participating Distributors | |
|---|---|
| Advanced Heating Technology, Inc. | Johnstone Supply-Wallace Group |
| Aireco Supply | Lennox Industries |
| Applied Equipment Solutions | Milby Company |
| Carrier Mid-Atlantic | Northeastern Supply |
| Chesapeake Systems | T Stats Supply |
| Daikin Comfort Technology | Thos. Somerville Co. |
| Enertech Global | Total Green Manufacturing |
| Ferguson Enterprises | United Products Distributors |
| HVAC Distributors, Inc. | United Refrigeration, Inc. |
| Johnstone Supply-Balsan Group | Waterfurnace International |
*Pepco is not a qualified tax consultant. This information is not intended as personal tax advice. Please contact a tax professional or CPA to confirm details specific to your qualifications and eligibility or visit www.irs.gov to learn more.
