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EmPOWER Maryland Limited Income Energy Efficiency Program
Run by Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development
Free energy audit and efficiency upgrades for limited-income customers of BGE, Delmarva Power, Potomac Edison, Pepco, SMECO or Washington Gas. Income limits are higher than the Weatherization Assistance Program's.
Amounts
How much you get
Materials and installation at no charge. The scope depends on the energy audit.
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 2 of these, plus one that applies only in some cases.
Household income below the EmPOWER limit for your household size (for example, $106,800 for a household of 4).
People in your home Income at or below 1 $74,800 2 $85,450 3 $96,150 4 $106,800 5 $115,350 6 $123,900 7 $132,450 8 $141,000 9 $153,500 10 $167,700 You must have an account with BGE, Delmarva Power, Potomac Edison (the page lists it as FirstEnergy), Pepco, SMECO or Washington Gas.
- Only in some cases
If you are currently in one of these programs, you are automatically income-eligible. Living in certain geographic areas also qualifies.
Equipment
What equipment counts
Applying
How to apply
Follow these steps.
- Submit the DHCD energy grant application.
Apply online or mail the application with supporting documents. If you're approved for Energy Assistance from the Maryland Department of Human Services, you can call the intake line at 1-855-583-8976.
- Free in-home energy audit.
A local agency contacts you to schedule it.
- Approved contractor does the work.
- Final inspection.
Questions about applying1-855-583-8976
Stacking
Use it with
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?
Before anything else
Your quote request is in If a contractor we work with serves your ZIP, they can contact you. We take one request per person; contact us to change it.
Get an email if this program changes
We'll write if its amount, status or deadline changes. Nothing else.
FAQ
Questions
How much does EmPOWER Maryland Limited Income Energy Efficiency Program pay?
Work done at no cost. Materials and installation at no charge. The scope depends on the energy audit.
Does it matter where I live?
Yes. It’s only for homes in Maryland. See Do I qualify for the details.
Is there an income limit?
Household income below the EmPOWER limit for your household size (for example, $106,800 for a household of 4).
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.
References
Sources
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