Quick Home Energy Check-up Program

Learn How Your Home Uses Energy

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A Quick Home Energy Check-up teaches you where you’re losing energy and how to start saving with smart energy management. In about an hour, a certified Energy Analyst will conduct a walk-through of your home to identify where you may be using excess energy, and may even install energy-saving products at no additional cost to you. Customers are eligible for a Quick Home Energy Check-up at the same address once every 5 years.

What to Expect

1. Inspection of your home: After scheduling your appointment, a certified Energy Analyst will walk-through your home with you to visually check the condition of the following items. It’s also your opportunity to ask questions.

  • Insulation levels
  • Air leakage
  • Heating and cooling systems
  • Windows and doors
  • Lighting and appliances
  • Water heating equipment

2. Energy-saving products installed: Your certified Energy Analyst may install (with your permission) the following energy-saving products to fit your home’s specific need(s). These products can help you immediately start managing your home's energy use.

  • ENERGY STAR® certified LED bulbs
  • Water heater pipe wrap(s)
  • ShowerStart™ showerhead adapter
  • Efficient-flow showerheads
  • Faucet aerators
  • Smart power strips
  • Smart Thermostat*
  • Weatherstripping
  • Door sweeps

3. Customized Report: After your check-up is completed, you’ll receive a report, via email or mail, with recommendations to help you manage energy easily and begin cutting costs.

For more information on how a Quick Home Energy Check-up works view our FAQ page or program brochure. 

Looking for quick tips you can do now to lower your energy costs? Click here.

Prefer a virtual visit? Receive your check-up over the phone or through video chat, click here to learn more.

Energy saving assistance for limited income households

Income eligible customers can get help lowering their energy bills and increasing their home’s comfort—at no cost. EmPOWER Maryland and the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development offer energy-saving upgrades, like better insulation, lighting upgrades, water heater improvements, and more. Visit www.mdhousing.org/empower or call 1-855-583-8976 to learn more.

*Not everyone will be eligible for a smart thermostat, work with your contractor to determine your eligibility.

 

 

 

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.