You must be a current residential Delmarva Power customer with a valid account number, as well as the owner of the house where the assessment will be performed.
Delmarva Power customers pay $100 for a Home Energy Assessment. The $100 offer is available to customers who live in homes up to 3,000 square feet with a single combustion appliance zone. Assessments of larger homes or ones with multiple combustion appliance zones may cost more. Customers should discuss the cost with their selected participating contractor.
Customers can receive up to $10,000 in rebates, but rebates will vary, depending on the breadth and scope of the home improvements.
Recommendations may include sealing gaps, cracks, and other leaks to prevent outside air from entering your home; adding insulation and sealing; insulating or replacing air ducts that run through the attic or crawl spaces; and repairing or replacing old or poorly functioning heating and cooling systems and appliances. Installing ENERGY STAR® certified lighting is another commonly performed, cost-effective improvement.
Once your energy assessment is complete and you receive the contractor’s recommendations, it’s your decision whether to sign a contract and move forward with the improvements. You are under no obligation to have the work performed. However, customers should keep in mind that our recommended energy efficiency improvements can lower their energy bills and improve indoor air quality and the comfort of their home.
The scope of upgrades, and the time needed to complete them, will vary depending on your home and the type of energy efficiency improvements you choose. To complete the selected upgrades, your contractor may have to visit your home on multiple days. We strongly recommend that you meet with your contractor at the beginning of each day before work begins, and at the end of the day to review their progress and help you better understand the project timeline.
The Inflation Reduction Act includes funding to support clean energy and climate initiatives through tax credits and deductions related to energy efficiency, clean electricity, clean fuels, manufacturing and low or no-emissions vehicles.
These tax incentives are intended to encourage homeowners to invest in energy-efficient systems and reduce their annual energy costs and carbon footprint.
Starting Jan. 1, 2023, new federal tax credits will be in place for 10 years—through 2032.
Yes, air sealing and insulation work is eligible for a tax credit of 30% of the project cost (up to $1,200) with Inflation Reduction Act federal tax credits.
You should consult with your tax professional before claiming any Inflation Reduction Act tax credits.
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.