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Home Energy Checkup and Counseling (HEC2)

Run by Energize Delaware (Delaware Sustainable Energy Utility)

Free in-home energy check-up from Energize Delaware and Delmarva Power: an Energy Advisor walks through your home, gives you a savings plan, and installs free LED bulbs, aerators, showerheads and pipe insulation. No income limit.

Open Checked Oct 26, 2026

Amounts

How much you get

Free. Delmarva Power says the products installed average up to $240 in value.

Eligibility

Do I qualify?

You need to meet all 2 of these.

  • Your home is in Delaware.

  • No income limit. Bring photo ID, a utility bill, and proof of income or benefits.

Applying

How to apply

Follow these steps.

  1. Request a check-up online or call 302-291-1181.

    Energize Delaware contacts you within 48 hours to schedule.

    Go to energizedelaware.org

  2. Interview and walk-through.

    The Energy Advisor checks insulation, air leaks, heating and cooling, windows and doors, lighting, appliances and water heating.

  3. Energy counseling and free products installed.
  4. Get a report on repair, rebate and bill assistance programs.
What you'll need
  • Photo ID

  • A utility bill

  • Proof of income or benefits

Forms and instructionsHome Energy Checkup and Counseling · Home Energy Counseling and Check-Up Program

Questions about applying302-291-1181

Your address

Next steps

Check that it covers your address. Then, if you want, ask for a contractor quote.

FAQ

Questions

How much does Home Energy Checkup and Counseling (HEC2) pay?

Up to $240 of work at no cost.

Is it still available?

Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 26, 2026.

References

Sources

This page is built from these official pages, run by the program itself.

  1. Home Energy Checkup and Counselingenergizedelaware.org · Read Oct 25, 2026 · Re-checked weekly
  2. Schedule Your In-Home Energy Check-Upenergizedelaware.org · Read Oct 25, 2026 · Re-checked weekly
  3. Home Energy Counseling and Check-Up Programdelmarva.com · Read Oct 26, 2026 · Re-checked weekly

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