Maryland Energy Administration / Pepco
EmPOWER Maryland Home Performance with ENERGY STAR is available to homeowners in Bethesda, MD.
Statewide program offering rebates for comprehensive home energy upgrades. Includes a professional energy audit and rebates for insulation, air sealing, HVAC improvements, and duct sealing to reduce energy consumption.
Rebates up to 50-75% of project costs depending on improvements
Official program page checked live on 2026-06-22.
Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
In Bethesda, MD, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:
A grant-savvy contractor in Bethesda, MD can handle the paperwork, inspections, and timelines so your funding releases on schedule. Getting matched is free.
You will likely need a contractor to apply
Projects like this almost always need a licensed contractor, and many grants ask for a written estimate as part of your application. Lining up a contractor in Bethesda early keeps your application moving.
Get matched with a contractorEach program sets its own contractor rules. Check the official program page for exact requirements.
Documents you will likely need
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Ongoing program
Ask us. It is free, and a real person answers within a business day.
Email us about this programUp to $7,500 in rebates and incentives.
EmPOWER Maryland Home Performance with ENERGY STAR is open to homeowners in Bethesda, MD. It has no income limit.
Apply directly with Maryland Energy Administration / Pepco using the official program link on this page or call (410) 537-4000. There is no middleman and no fee.
Grant-approved contractors understand the documentation, inspections, and timelines, so your funding releases on schedule.
Rebates and discounts that stack on top of any grant. Most are free to use.
This is just one of many grants, rebates, and free programs available. Stack them together to maximize your savings.
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