Residential Programs

Find Ways to Save Energy and Money in Every Room

Home Sweet Savings

You use energy all around your home. Through EmPOWER Maryland, SMECO offers energy efficiency programs to make it easier for you to save energy every day.

Choose a path below to explore ways you can start saving at home today.

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Roof
Bedroom
Bathroom
Study Room
Hall
Door
Kitchen
heater
laundry

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Improved Comfort

Make your home a place where comfort meets efficiency. With these programs, you can control comfort and improve indoor air quality—all while saving energy.

Financial Savings

Lower your energy costs with instant rebates, bill credits, and upgrades. Plus get rewarded for recycling old appliances and completing activities.

Energy Savings

Reduce your energy use with solutions that help increase efficiency and keep your home running smoothly.

I’m Not Sure Where to Start

Not sure where to begin? One of these simple programs can help you navigate your way through energy efficiency.

All Opportunities

Everyone from elementary school students to apartment renters to members building a new home from the ground up can find ways to save with SMECO.


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Income-Eligible Programs

Qualifying members can get no-cost home repairs and improvements from the Department of Housing
and Community Development.

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BeSMART Energy Efficiency Financing

Cover the upfront costs of energy-saving upgrades. Get a loan of up to $30,000 at 4.99% interest for a 10-year term.

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Clean Energy Advantage Loan

Make your home improvements more affordable with a low-interest loan. Borrow at 0% interest for the first 24 months.

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Federal & State Tax Credits

SMECO residential programs offer many opportunities for home energy efficiency upgrades. If you choose to make any of these upgrades, ask a tax professional whether your energy-saving home improvements might qualify for any federal or state tax credits. Tax credits may be available for energy-saving projects such as HVAC system replacement, heat pump water heater installation, sealing air leaks, and more. For more information, please visit the following:

Energy Star Federal Tax Credits

Maryland Tax Credits

Maryland IRA Rebates

The EmPOWER Maryland charge funds programs that can help you reduce your energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions and save you money. Since it began in 2008, EmPOWER Maryland 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.

Questions?

We have answers. Call 877-818-4094 for more information.

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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. Learn more about EmPOWER and how you can participate.