Home Performance With ENERGY STAR® Program

Home Performance Rebates

Get up to $10,000 in qualifying home upgrades

When your Home Energy Assessment is complete, your Participating Contractor will recommend a variety of energy efficiency improvements with rebate amounts specifically tailored for your home. The recommendations are prioritized to help you determine where to best start saving energy. You decide which solutions best fit your budget. When you make the improvements, Pepco will reward you with rebates up to $10,000 for eligible measures.

Your rebate amount is based on the estimated electric savings of eligible measures, as calculated by your Participating Contractor using Pepco-approved energy modeling software. The below table gives you an overview of the available rebates ranging from $100 to $10,000. The more you save, the bigger your rebate!

 

Eligible MeasuresRebate Amount
Air Sealing & InsulationRebate amount based on modeled electric and gas savings up to $10,000 or 75% of total project cost.
Heating & Cooling Equipment
ENERGY STAR® Windows & Doors
Heat Pump Water Heaters
Duct Sealing$500, or $750 if done in combination with Air Sealing and Insulation.
Smart Thermostat$100 per ENERGY STAR® certified smart thermostat with professional installation. Up to three devices.
Total Maximum Customer RebateRebate amount based on modeled electric and gas savings up to $10,000 or 75% of total project cost.

View the full list of measures, requirements, and rebates.

Federal Tax Credits Available

You may be eligible for federal tax credits through the Home Performance program.* Air sealing and insulation work are eligible for a tax credit of 30% of the project cost, up to $1,200.

Additionally, if you upgrade to a new heat pump water heater or air source heat pump, you may be eligible for tax credits of 30% of project costs, up to $2,000. Click here to learn more.

Eligibility

This offer is valid for Pepco residential customers in Maryland with an active account. To qualify, you must be a homeowner or tenant in a single-family home, town home, row home or dwelling with 1 to 4 units that are primary residences. If you are a tenant, your landlord must provide written permission prior to the Home Energy Assessment. You must select a Participating Contractor to perform your Home Energy Assessment and eligible improvements.

All Pepco residential electric customers are eligible, regardless of your electricity supplier.

Questions? You can consult our Energy Coaches about the process - at no cost. See our program brochure to learn more.

New Financing Available for Eligible Home Upgrades

Interested in financing opportunities for home upgrades? You may qualify for low-interest loans (starting at 0% for 24 months) for recommended energy efficient improvements. Find out more about financing options here.


* 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.

 

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