Be SMART Home Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
"September 1, 2013 is the deadline for the Be SMART Home Energy Efficiency Rebate
Program (See
Be SMART Program Notification #2 )"
The Be SMART Home Rebate Program offers up to $4250 in incentives to Maryland homeowners
to offset the cost of qualified energy efficiency improvements and products. A comprehensive
home energy audit is required to participate in the Be SMART Home Rebate Program.
Made possible by a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy, rebates are available
on a first come, first served basis to eligible homeowners of single family homes,
and town homes in Maryland.
Who is eligible to apply?
The rebate program is available to Maryland homeowners within the following utility
service territories:
- Berlin Municipal Electric Plant
- Easton Utilities Commission
- City of Hagerstown Light Department
- Thurmont Municipal Light Company
- Williamsport Municipal Electric Light System
- A&N Electric Cooperative
- Choptank Electric Cooperative
- Somerset Rural Electric Cooperative
The rebates are also available to homeowners with oil and gas heating systems
who are NOT eligible for EmPOWER Maryland incentives offered by the following utility
companies: BGE, Delmarva Power, PEPCO, Potomac Edison and SMECO.
What kind of energy efficiency improvements and products are eligible for a rebate?
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Eligible Measures |
Incentives
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Home Energy Audit
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Comprehensive energy assessment
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$100 paid to contractor by homeowner
$300 paid to contractor by Be SMART
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Building Envelope Improvements
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Examples include, but are not limited to:
Air Sealing, Attic Insulation, Wall Insulation, Floor Insulation, Rim Joist
Air Sealing and Insulation
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50% of improvement costs, $2000 maximum
Rebate to homeowner
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Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems
*All equipment must be ENERGY STAR rated
*Only one heating system and one cooling system rebate will be provided per household
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Heat pump
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$500 Rebate to homeowner
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Ductless mini-split heat pump
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$300 Rebate to homeowner
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Oil, gas or propane furnace
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$500 Rebate to homeowner
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Central air conditioning
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$500 Rebate to homeowner |
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Ductless mini-split A/C
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$300 Rebate to homeowner |
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Room air conditioner
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$25 Rebate to homeowner |
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Dehumidifier
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$25 Rebate to homeowner |
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Duct Sealing
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$250 Rebate to homeowner |
Water Heating
*All equipment must be ENERGY STAR rated
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Electric hot water heater
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$25 Rebate to homeowner |
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Heat Pump Hot Water Heater
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$350 Rebate to homeowner
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Tankless Hot Water Heater
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$350 Rebate to homeowner |
Appliances
*All equipment must be ENERGY STAR rated
Boilers (Gas, propane, or oil)
ENERGY STAR qualified boilers have annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) ratings
of 85% or greater. AFUE is the measure of heating equipment efficiency.
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Refrigerators
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$150 Rebate to homeowner
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Freezers
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$75 Rebate to homeowner
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> Clothes washers
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$100 Rebate to homeowner
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Boilers with ≥85% AFUE Rating
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$500 Rebate to homeowner
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Boilers with ≥90% AFUE Rating
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$1000 Rebate to homeowner
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Boilers with ≥95% AFUE Rating
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$1,750 Rebate to homeowner
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Combo: Boiler with indirect Companion Tank
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$250 additional rebate if coupled with indirect companion tank.
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What is the process to receive a Be SMART Home rebate?
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Get a home energy audit
If you own a single family home or townhouse, your comprehensive home energy audit
must be conducted by a Be SMART Home Complete contractor .
If you had an audit done within a year of the rebate request you may submit the
audit for review and approval by the Be SMART Program.
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Reserve Rebate
Submit the following documents to reserve your rebate:
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Receive notification of rebate reservation
Within 3-5 business days the homeowner and contractor will receive a notification
from the Be SMART Program that your application is approved and the rebate funds
have been reserved. (Funds are reserved for 120 days).
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Install energy efficiency measures
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Be SMART Home Complete contractor performs
the energy efficiency improvements.
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Request rebate payment
Submit signed and completed Part 6 – “Proof of Purchase for Completed Energy Efficiency
Measures” from the Be SMART Home Rebate Application
along with a receipt from contractor(s) indicating that the invoice is paid in full.
The actual rebate amount will be based on the final invoiced costs from your contractor.
* Please note that the rebate may be considered taxable income. Consult your tax
advisor for additional guidance.
What other sources of funding are available?
The Be SMART Home Program offers low interest unsecured loans up to $15,000 to help
you finance your energy efficiency improvements. Go to
www.mdhousing.org/besmart or call 855-876-5717 for more information.
For More Information, Contact: