Small Business Solutions

Incentives are available for energy efficient lighting that can help reduce your energy costs. Your business can upgrade to qualifying equipment like interior lighting, exterior LED lighting, and lighting controls.

Email C&J Contractors (preferred for Charles/Prince George counties), Energy Select (preferred for Calvert/St. Mary's counties), or CS Koida (approved for all counties) to get started today.

Incentives are available for upgrades to refrigeration controls and other cooling-related technology like freezer and refrigeration cases. SMECO’s rebates cover up to 80% of the costs of these refrigeration retrofits. To get started, contact our approved contractor, National Resource Management.

A smart thermostat can dramatically lower your energy usage. For just $69, our participating contractor, Chesapeake Smart Energy Solutions, will install a Honeywell T6 Pro Thermostat at your facility—a $269 value.  

And that’s just the beginning of the savings. Automated settings allow you to reduce your energy usage when the business is unoccupied, so your business can realize savings of up to 10% on your annual heating and cooling costs.* And you’ll be able to control your system from your smartphone, tablet, or computer.  

This fact sheet provides additional information about the features and benefits of smart thermostats. To get started, fill out this brief form.

*Savings compared to a conventional thermostat operating a 5-ton rooftop unit providing electric heating and cooling in a small retail environment. You may realize more or less savings based on equipment, fuel source, operating hours, and business and building type.

Improve the energy efficiency of your HVAC unit with this complimentary service. Benefits include reducing operating costs, increasing occupant comfort, and helping to extend the life of your unit. Direct-expansion rooftop units and split systems are eligible. Simply complete this form to get started.