Note: This program is expiring. Homeowner rebate applications and contractor energy audit requests for payment must be received by September 1, 2013 to qualify for this program.
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) offers rebates to homeowners for the installation of energy efficiency improvements in single-family and town homes. The program is limited to energy customers that are not eligible to participate in programs offered under the Empower Maryland initiative by the state's investor-owned utilities and the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO). This restriction limits eligibility to customers of the state's municipal utilities and remaining cooperative utilities, as well as homeowners with oil and gas heating systems.
In order to qualify for incentives, the home must first undergo a comprehensive home energy audit that identifies proposed energy efficiency improvements. The program incentives include a $300 payment directly to the contractor to defray the cost of the energy audit (the homeowner also pays a $100 fee) and a variety of incentives for building envelope improvements, HVAC improvements, water heaters, and certain appliances. Total incentives are limited to $4,250; however, homeowners may also elect to finance the balance of costs up to $15,000 through the Be SMART Home Efficiency Loan Program. Please see the program web site for additional requirements and application details.
| Implementing Sector: | State |
| Category: | Financial Incentive |
| State: | Maryland |
| Incentive Type: | Rebate Program |
| Web Site: | http://www.mdhousing.org/website/programs/BeSmart/rebate.aspx |
| Administrator: | Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) |
| Start Date: | |
| Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies: |
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| Incentive Amount: |
Energy Audit: $300 (paid to contractor) Building Envelope Improvements: 50% of cost HVAC Equipment: varies by measure, $25 - $500 Water Heating: varies by measure, $25 - $350 Appliances: varies by measure, $75 - $150 Boilers: $500 - $1,750 |
| Maximum Incentive: |
Total: $4,250 Building Envelope Improvements: $2,000 |
| Equipment Requirements: | Vary by measure (see application for details); Energy Star certification required for room AC, dehumidifiers, tankless or heat pump water heaters, refrigerators, freezers and clothes washers |
| Installation Requirements: | Home energy audit required prior to participation; audit and installation must be performed by a program-approved contractor |
| Name: | Program Administrator - Be SMART Homes Rebate |
| Organization: | Maryland Department of Housing & Community De |
| Address: |
100 Community Place Crownsville MD 21032 |
| Phone: | (410) 514-7618 |
| Email: | BeSMARTHome@dhcd.state.md.us |
This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.
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