Delmarva Power customers, Maryland · Rebate
Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Moderate Income Offering (Delmarva Power)
Run by Delmarva Power, EmPOWER Maryland
No-cost energy assessment and heavily discounted upgrades for moderate-income homeowners: pay about $250-$750 for $5,000-$15,000 of air sealing, insulation, heat pump water heater or heat pump work.
Amounts
How much you get
The contractor does the work and you pay a set share: about $250 (Tier 1) or $500 (Tier 2) or $750 (Tiers 3 and 4) for work valued at $5,000, $7,500, $10,000 or $15,000. The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| 000 value)Tier 1: you pay about $250 for air sealing and insulation ($5 | N/A |
| Insulation and a heat pump water heater ($7,500 value)Tier 2: you pay about $500 for air sealing | N/A |
| Insulation and a new HVAC system ($10,000 value)Tier 3: you pay about $750 for air sealing | N/A |
| Ventilation and a heat pump water heater or air-source heat pump ($15,000 value)Tier 4: you pay about $750 for attic air sealing and insulation | N/A |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 3 of these.
Residential Delmarva Power electric customer in Maryland.
Moderate income: above the EmPOWER limited-income limit and at or below this program's maximum (household of 4: $106,801 to $133,500).
People in your home Household income 1 $74,801 to $93,500 2 $85,451 to $106,813 3 $96,151 to $120,188 4 $106,801 to $133,500 5 $115,351 to $154,720 6 $123,901 to $177,440 7 $132,451 to $200,160 8 $141,001 to $222,880 Apply for the no-cost assessment with an income verification document.
What to doApply online and upload proof of income. Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Moderate Income Offering
Equipment
What equipment counts
Applying
How to apply
You apply online. You need a program-approved reservation, and your contractor must submit the completed project application by December 31, 2026. Later projects wait on a Maryland PSC decision.
- Apply for a no-cost assessment and submit income verification.
- Contractor performs the assessment and installs free items.
- Contractor sets your tier and gives a final estimate.
- Work completed for the discounted price.
Forms and instructionsAppliance Rebates
Questions about applying866-353-5799
Stacking
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Can’t be combined withEmPOWER Maryland Limited Income Energy Efficiency Program
Your address
Next steps
Check that it covers your address. Then, if you want, ask for a contractor quote.
Is it available at your address?
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FAQ
Questions
How much does Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Moderate Income Offering (Delmarva Power) pay?
Up to $15,000 of work.
Do I need to be a Delmarva Power customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in Delmarva Power customers, Maryland. See Do I qualify for the details.
Is there an income limit?
Moderate income: above the EmPOWER limited-income limit and at or below this program's maximum (household of 4: $106,801 to $133,500).
Do I need approval before I buy?
Apply for the no-cost assessment with an income verification document. Apply online and upload proof of income.
What’s the deadline?
Apply by December 31, 2026.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 27, 2026.
Plain words
Words used on this page
- EmPOWER
- EmPOWER Maryland, the state’s energy-saving program, run through your electric and gas utility.
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Sources
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