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Maryland Rebates

BGE (Baltimore Gas & Electric)BGE (Baltimore Gas & Electric) logo

Eligible Areas: Residential customers in BGE service areas

Program Dates: January 1, 2023 – January 31, 2023

Rebate Type: Midstream (Incentive is issued to the Distributor, with payment or credit to the contractor.)

Qualifying Equipment:

Equipment TypeNew 2023 Efficiency SpecificationsRebate†Timing & Eligibility Requirements
Central Air Conditioner Tier 1-Split System≥ 15.2 SEER2 and ≥ 12.0 EER2$300Equipment installed on or after 1/1/23 must meet the New Efficiency Requirements
Central Air Conditioner Tier 1-Single Package≥ 15.2 SEER2 and ≥ 11.5 EER2$300
Central Air Conditioner Tier 2-Split System≥ 16.9 SEER2 and ≥ 12.4 EER2 $500
Central Air Conditioner Tier 2-Single Package≥ 16.9 SEER2 and ≥ 11.5 EER2 $500
ASHP + Ducted Mini Splits Tier 1- Split System≥ 15.2 SEER2 and ≥ 11.7 and ≥ 7.8 HSPF2 $400Equipment installed up through 6/30/23 can meet either the Existing or New Efficiency Requirements. All Heat Pumps installed on or after 7/1/23 must meet the New Efficiency Requirements.
ASHP + Ducted Mini Splits Tier 1- Single Package≥ 15.2 SEER2 and ≥ 10.6 and ≥ 7.2 HSPF2 $400
ASHP + Ducted Mini Splits Tier 2- Split System≥ 16.9 SEER2 and ≥ 12.0 EER2 and ≥ 8.2 HSPF2 $650
ASHP + Ducted Mini Splits Tier 2- Single Package≥ 16.9 SEER2 and ≥ 12.0 EER2 and ≥ 8.2 HSPF2 $650
Ductless HP Single Zone Unit≥ 18 SEER and ≥ 12.5 EER and ≥ 8.1 HSPF2  $250
Ductless HP Multi Zone Unit≥ 15.5 SEER and ≥ 12.5 EER and ≥ 7.8 HSPF2 $400
Geothermal Heat Pump (closed loop)≥ 17.1 EER & ≥ 3.6 COP$1,500No changes
Smart ThermostatENERGY STAR® Certified Smart Thermostat $100

†HVAC Distributors may retain up to $50 of the rebate amount as a processing fee.

Reimbursement: The contractor must apply online at: https://bgemidstream.icfwebservices.com/
Note: If the contractor does not have a login, they can request access here

Application Deadline: Within 30 days of equipment install date

Documentation Required:

  • Completion of online application including:
    • BGE customer installation address and associated account #
    • Detail regarding purchased and installed equipment including unit type, model, serial number, and program incentive amounts applied to the customer sale
  • Contractor Invoice w/ Instant Rebate noted as individual line item BGE Residential HVAC Rebate 
  • AHRI Certificate # (Optional)

SMECO (Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative) Logo

SMECO (Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative)

Eligible Areas: All of Charles and St. Mary’s counties, all but the northern tip of Calvert County, and the southern portion of Prince George’s County – map

Program Dates: January 1, 2023 – January 31, 2023

Rebate Type: Midstream (Incentive is issued to the Distributor, with payment or credit to the contractor.)

Qualifying Equipment:

Equipment TypeNew 2023 Efficiency SpecificationsRebate†Timing & Eligibility Requirements
Central Air Conditioner Tier 1-Split System≥ 15.2 SEER2 and ≥ 12.0 EER2$300Equipment installed on or after 1/1/23 must meet the New Efficiency Requirements
Central Air Conditioner Tier 1-Single Package≥ 15.2 SEER2 and ≥ 11.5 EER2$300
Central Air Conditioner Tier 2-Split System≥ 16.9 SEER2 and ≥ 12.4 EER2 $500
Central Air Conditioner Tier 2-Single Package≥ 16.9 SEER2 and ≥ 11.5 EER2 $500
ASHP + Ducted Mini Splits Tier 1- Split System≥ 15.2 SEER2 and ≥ 11.7 and ≥ 7.8 HSPF2 $600Equipment installed up through 6/30/23 can meet either the Existing or New Efficiency Requirements. All Heat Pumps installed on or after 7/1/23 must meet the New Efficiency Requirements.
ASHP + Ducted Mini Splits Tier 1- Single Package≥ 15.2 SEER2 and ≥ 10.6 and ≥ 7.2 HSPF2 $600
ASHP + Ducted Mini Splits Tier 2- Split System≥ 16.9 SEER2 and ≥ 12.0 EER2 and ≥ 8.2 HSPF2 $975
ASHP + Ducted Mini Splits Tier 2- Single Package≥ 16.9 SEER2 and ≥ 12.0 EER2 and ≥ 8.2 HSPF2 $975
Ductless HP Single Zone Unit≥ 18 SEER and ≥ 12.5 EER and ≥ 8.1 HSPF2  $375
Ductless HP Multi Zone Unit≥ 15.5 SEER and ≥ 12.5 EER and ≥ 7.8 HSPF2 $600
Geothermal Heat Pump (closed loop)≥ 17.1 EER & ≥ 3.6 COP$2,250No changes
Smart ThermostatENERGY STAR® Certified Smart Thermostat $100

Reimbursement: The contractor must apply online at: https://smecomidstream.icfwebservices.com/
Note: If the contractor does not have a login, they can request access here

Application Deadline: Within 30 days of equipment install date

Documentation Required:

  • Customer Detail
  • Contractor invoice w/ instant rebate noted as individual line item SMECO Residential HVAC Rebate
  • Customer Letter Form
  • AHRI Certificate #
  • HVAC Distributors Invoice #

PEPCO & Delmarva PowerPEPCO & Delmarva Power logo

Eligible Areas: Residential customers in Pepco, & Delmarva Power (DPL) service areas

Program Dates: January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023

Rebate Type: Midstream (Incentive is issued to the Distributor, with payment or credit to the contractor.)

Qualifying Equipment:

Equipment TypeEfficiency LevelRebate†
Ductless Heat Pump - Multi Zone> 15.5 SEER and > 12.5 EER and > 7.8 HSPF2$400
Ductless Heat Pump - Single Zone> 18 SEER and > 12.5 EER and > 8.1 HSPF2$250
Central Air Conditioner (Tier 1)> 15.2 SEER2 and > 12.0 EER2 $300
Central Air Conditioner (Tier 2)> 16.9 SEER2 and > 12.4 EER2$500
Air Source Heat Pump (Tier 1)> 15.2 SEER2 and > 11.7 EER2 and > 7.8 HSPF2$400
Air Source Heat Pump (Tier 2)> 16.9 SEER2 and > 12.0 EER2 and > 8.2 HSPF2$650

†HVAC Distributors may retain up to $50 of the rebate amount as a processing fee.

Reimbursement:

  1. The contractor must first validate the installation address at https://ppc.clearesult.com/
    a. Username = info@hvacdist
    b. Password = HVACDist-1
  2. Record the verification number for the install
  3. Submit the reimbursement request at https://hvacdist.com/empower_maryland_rebate_submission/

Application Deadline: Rebated product must be installed within 45 days of the ship date

Documentation Required:

  • Customer Address
  • AHRI Certificate #
  • Outdoor Model # and Serial #
  • Indoor Model # and Serial #
  • Installation Address Verification #
  • HVAC Distributors Invoice #
  • Contractor ID #

Potomac Edison logo

Potomac Edison

Eligible Areas: Residential electric customers of Potomac Edison MD

Program Dates: January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023

Rebate Type: Midstream (Incentive is issued to the Distributor, with payment or credit to the contractor.)

Program Update: Potomac Edison will be accepting the SEER and SEER2 metric as of January 1st. 2023. Please find the updated chart below for your reference.

Qualifying Equipment:

Equipment TypeEligibility Requirements
Rebate
Central Air Conditioners, Tier 1SEER >15.2, EER >12, HSPF N/A$300
Central Air Conditioners, Tier 2SEER >16.9, EER >12.4, HSPF N/A$500
ASHP & Ducted Mini Splits, Tier 1SEER >15.2, EER >11.7, HSPF >7.8$400
ASHP & Ducted Mini Splits, Tier 2SEER >16.9, EER >12, HSPF >8.2$650
Ductless HP, Single ZoneSEER >18, EER >12.5, HSPF >8.1$250
Ductless HP, Multi ZoneSEER >15.5, EER >12.5, HSPF >7.8$400
Multi Zone Ductless
Mini-Split Heat Pump
ENERGY STAR qualifying unit w/ SEER >= 15, EER >=12.5, HSPF >= 10$400
Smart ThermostatENERGY STAR Certified and listed on ENERGY STAR products list $100
Circulating Pump Circulation pump with variable speed motor and/or controls to automatically change pump speed to produce flow rates that match system heating requirements$30

†HVAC Distributors may retain up to $50 of the rebate amount as a processing fee.

Reimbursement: The contractor must apply online at: potomac.buildingperformance.com
Note: If the contractor does not have a login, they can request access here.

Application Deadline:  Submissions are required within 90 days of the installation date

Documentation Required:

  • A distributor sales receipt indicating the type of equipment, purchase price, model and serial numbers (bulk purchase receipts will be accepted)
  • An AHRI certificate or manufacturer’s specification sheet including model number, capacity and efficiency performance rating
  • Customer Invoice, including:
    • Model Number
    • Serial Number
    • Installation price for each measure
    • The invoice total must have all or a portion of the Potomac Edison incentive deducted from the final cost.
    • The preferred program attribution line should read as follows: “Discount bought to you by Potomac
      Edison – Incentive amount”
  • If a new furnace was installed with CAC or HP the model detail must be included on the AHRI. This information is required to qualify.
  • Please include all of the required model number and serial numbers (indoor coil & outdoor condenser) to avoid rejections.