Quick Home Energy Check-up Program

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A Quick Home Energy Check-up teaches you where you’re losing energy and how to start saving with smart energy management. In about an hour, a certified Energy Analyst will conduct a walk-through of your home to identify where you may be using excess energy, and may even install energy-saving products at no additional cost to you. Customers are eligible for a Quick Home Energy Check-up at the same address once every 5 years.

What to Expect

1. Inspection of your home: After scheduling your appointment, a certified Energy Analyst will walk through your home with you to visually check the condition of the following items, and answer any questions.

Insulation levels
Air leakage
Heating and cooling systems
Windows and doors
Lighting and appliances
Water heating equipment

2. Energy-saving products installed: Your certified Energy Analyst may install (with your permission) the following energy-saving products to fit your home’s specific need(s). These products can help you immediately start managing your home's energy use.

ENERGY STAR^® certified LED bulbs
Water heater pipe wrap(s)
ShowerStart^™ showerhead adapter
Efficient-flow showerheads
Faucet aerators
Smart power strips
Smart Thermostat*
Weatherstripping
Door sweeps

3. Customized Report: After your check-up is completed, you’ll receive a report, via email or mail, with recommendations to help you manage energy easily and begin cutting costs.

For more information on how a Quick Home Energy Check-up works view our FAQ page or program brochure.

Looking for quick tips you can do now to lower your energy costs? Click here.

Prefer a virtual visit? Receive your check-up over the phone or through video chat, click here to learn more.

See what your neighbors are saying about their experience:

“My energy analyst was very knowledgeable and explained how the updates made would help with the overall efficiency of my home. This is an excellent program. With the rising costs of owning a home, it is really nice to have a program that helps people maintain their homes and be able to make it as efficiently as possible. I am very happy with my updates and plan to tell more people about the much-needed updates!”

─ Threasa G.

"Very informative and actually quite a pleasant experience with the technician. I learned some things I surely needed to know and am glad that I participated in the program.”

─ Denise M.

"The energy analyst was very efficient, asked many questions, and was a very informative young man. Great manners, very pleasant to work with.”

─ Sandra and Steven T.

"The energy analyst was outstanding -- great job of explaining everything! Awesome service!!”

─ James H., Ocean City, MD

“The energy analyst was very informative and nice. This was a very pleasant and informative experience. I would recommend this service.”

─ Valena R. Hurlock, Md.

Energy saving assistance for limited income households

Income eligible customers can get help lowering their energy bills and increasing their home’s comfort—at no cost. EmPOWER Maryland and the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development offer energy-saving upgrades, like better insulation, lighting upgrades, water heater improvements, and more. Visit www.mdhousing.org/empower or call 1-855-583-8976 to learn more.

_{*Not everyone will be eligible for a smart thermostat, work with your contractor to determine your eligibility.}