Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® Moderate Income Offering

How it works

Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® Moderate Income Offering is a Delmarva Power program for moderate-income Maryland homeowners. Customers first apply for a no-cost home energy assessment and submit proof of eligibility. A participating contractor then evaluates the home, installs certain low-cost efficiency items during the assessment, and provides a customized report with prioritized recommendations.

What the money covers

The program covers lower-cost home energy efficiency upgrades and electrification work. The page specifically says the assessment can include a comprehensive evaluation of home systems, plus installed items such as LED lightbulbs and efficient showerheads. The upgrade tiers focus on air sealing and insulation, and may also include a heat pump water heater, a new HVAC system, mechanical ventilation, or upgrading to a heat pump water heater or an air-sourced heat pump.

Amounts and matching

The page says customers can now receive up to $15,000 when they complete new eligible electrification upgrades. It lists four tiers:

• Tier 1: pay $250 and get air sealing and insulation upgrades throughout the home ($5,000 value).
• Tier 2: pay $500 and get air sealing and insulation throughout the home, plus a new heat pump water heater ($7,500 value).
• Tier 3: pay $750 and get air sealing and insulation upgrades throughout the home, plus a new HVAC system ($10,000 value).
• Tier 4: pay $750 and get attic air sealing and insulation, mechanical ventilation, and upgrading either to a heat pump water heater or air-sourced heat pump ($15,000 value).

The page notes that listed customer expenses are estimates and final out-of-pocket upgrade costs depend on the scope of work and square footage of the home. The contractor provides the final estimate after the assessment.

Who it is for

The page says eligible customers must be moderate-income homeowners with an active residential Delmarva Power electric account and live in a single-family residence that is not a condominium or apartment, including no separately metered units above or below the residence.

Timing and deadlines

The page does not state an end date. It presents the offer as currently available.

Additional help

The page says Energy Coaches can help customers understand recommended upgrades and navigate the rebate process at no cost. It also points lower-income households to Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development energy-saving programs if they earn below the moderate-income thresholds.