Save up to $900 When You Upgrade to ENERGY STAR® Certified Home Heating Equipment
With as much as half* of the energy used in your home going to heating and cooling, choosing ENERGY STAR certified heating equipment can have a big impact on your comfort, while helping you save money.
If your furnace or boiler is over 15 years old, it’s probably heating your home inconsistently or close to failing. Avoid the hassle and extra costs of equipment failure by replacing your old unit with a new ENERGY STAR certified model.
Rebates on Energy-Saving Home Heating
| Eligible Equipment | Efficiency Requirement | Rebate |
|---|---|---|
Furnace Tier 11 | ENERGY STAR certified & min 95.1% AFUE | $500 |
Furnace Tier 21 | ENERGY STAR certified & min 97% AFUE | $700 |
Boiler Tier 1 | ENERGY STAR certified & min 90% AFUE | $475 |
Boiler Tier 2 | ENERGY STAR certified & min 95% AFUE | $775 |
Combination Heating Units | Minimum 90% AFUE and/or min 0.87 UEF | $900 |
Boiler/Furnace Tune-Up2 | Provided by Home Energy Savings Contractor | $100 |
1 You may be able to claim a federal tax credit of 30% of the project cost up to $600. Federal tax credits may require exceeding efficiency requirements above, check eligibility requirements at energystar.gov/taxcredits.
2Customers are eligible for one tune-up per equipment during the 2024-2026 EmPOWER Maryland program cycle.
2Customers are only eligible for the rebate if the total cost of the furnace/boiler tune-up service meets or exceeds $100. Tune-ups less than $100 are ineligible for a rebate.
The Benefits of ENERGY STAR Certified Heating Equipment
The average annual bill for a home equipped with a gas furnace and central air is about $875, which is roughly 43% of a year’s total energy spending.* A properly installed and maintained energy-efficient certified boiler or furnace can help you lower your energy use and save money. ENERGY STAR certified boilers use about 5% less energy than standard models, while ENERGY STAR certified furnaces are about 15% more efficient.*
Let’s Get Started
1
Find a participating contractor in our Home Energy Savings Network.
2
Have your participating contractor install qualifying high-efficiency equipment.
3
Your contractor will submit a rebate application for you. You’ll get your rebate on the contractor invoice or a check in the mail within six to eight weeks.
Finance Your Next Energy Efficiency Project
Interested in financing opportunities for high-efficiency upgrades? You may qualify for low-interest loans for recommended energy-efficient improvements. Find out more here.
Energy Assistance
If you’ve fallen behind on your energy bills, we may be able to help. We offer income-qualified residential customers energy assistance to help manage their bill.
*Source: energystar.gov
