What's New in the Program

Stay informed about the newest developments in the Energy Savings for Business program! We offer key details on program modifications, including updates to existing incentives, new initiatives, exclusive offers, EmPOWER Maryland guidelines, and more. Additionally, find updated instructions for completing applications, including processing times, deadlines, and technical specifications.

Review this section to ensure your projects meet compliance standards and assist your customers in saving both energy and money. We regularly update our content, so don’t forget to visit often to stay current with the newest program details.

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Announcing 40% HVAC Incentive Boosts

Earn 40% higher prescriptive HVAC incentives through Delmarva Power and Pepco. Preapproval and online application submission are required. Enhanced incentives also apply to eligible chillers.

Explore the full list of eligible HVAC measures in the Delmarva Power and Pepco technical sheets. A quick reference guide is provided below.

For guidance on existing projects, please contact the program team.

Measure

Standard Incentive

Increased Incentive

Air Source Heat Pump

$500/ton

$700/ton

Mini Split Heat Pump

$500/ton

$700/ton

VRF (no heat recovery)

$500/ton

$700/ton

Water Source Heat Pump

$300/ton

$420/ton

A/C Only

$300/ton

$420/ton

Mini Split Air Conditioner

$225/ton

$315/ton

Water-Cooled A/Cs

$300/ton

$420/ton

PTACs/PTHPS

$75-$135/unit

$105 - $189/unit

Geothermal

$500-$700/ton

$700 - $980/ton

Variable Frequency Drives

$500 - $5,000/unit

$700 - $7,000/unit

EC Motors

$100 - $400/unit

$140 - $560/unit

Smart Thermostats

$100/thermostat

$140/thermostat

Hotel Room HVAC Controls

$140/room

$196/room

Receptacle Controls

$10/control

$14/control

Bigger Savings on Lighting Available Now

Earn 40% higher lighting incentives on select measures through Delmarva Power and Pepco, T8 lamps, lighting controls, and the Wattage Reduction Method are ineligible. See qualifying measures below.

Luminaire Type

Standard Incentive

Increased Incentive

LED flat panels

$50

$70

LED linear recessed or surface troffers

$75 - $100

$105 - $140

LED high/low bay fixtures

$200 - $600

$280 - $840

LED exterior luminaires

$150 - $600

$210 - $840

LED linear retrofit kits

$15 - $110

$21 - $154

ENERGY STAR® fixtures

$30 - $100

$42 - $140

 

 

 

 

*EmPOWER Maryland programs are funded by a charge on your energy bill. EmPOWER programs can help you reduce your energy consumption and save you money. To learn more about EmPOWER and how you can participate, click here.

The EmPOWER Maryland charge funds programs that can help you reduce your energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions and save you money. Since the inception of the EmPOWER Maryland program in 2008, the programs have saved $14.5 billion on installed measures at a cost of $4.1 billion. In addition to new program costs, this charge includes paying off the uncollected costs that were accrued over time by programs required by the EmPOWER statute and authorized by the Commission. In accordance with House Bill 864 the uncollected amounts will be fully paid by the end of 2032.