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Maryland Energy Rebate Programs and Current Status

Explore utility and municipal programs, check funding and eligibility, and understand which federal incentives are no longer available for new work.

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Program status checked October 6, 2026. Federal homeowner credits 25C and 25D are unavailable for new installations after December 31, 2025. Maryland HEAR and HOMES rebates have not launched. On September 30, 2026, the Maryland Energy Administration submitted updated applications for both programs to the U.S. Department of Energy. Confirm current utility funding before committing to work.

Official sources: IRS: 25C, IRS: 25D, Maryland Energy Administration: IRA rebate status.

Start with your utility

Maryland utilities offer different efficiency programs for the homes they serve. Some use participating contractors, while others accept applications from customers. A program listing does not mean funding is available for your specific project.

Federal homeowner tax credits: historical installations only

The federal 25C Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit and 25D Residential Clean Energy Credit ended for new installations after December 31, 2025. Eligible 2025 work may still be addressed on a tax return, subject to IRS requirements. Do not include either credit in a budget for a new 2026 installation. An unused eligible 25D credit may have different carryforward rules from 25C; consult the IRS guidance or a tax professional.

Maryland HOMES and HEEHR: not yet available

As of September 30, 2026, Maryland’s Home Energy Rebates programs have not launched. The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) submitted updated applications for the HOMES and HEEHR programs to the U.S. Department of Energy on September 30. The launch timeline depends on the department’s review and approval. No savings example on this site assumes a future rebate will pay for work started now.

Utility and local programs

Check your delivery utility or municipal utility for eligible upgrades, participating providers and open funding. City assistance may have separate income, property or location requirements. A city climate plan alone is not evidence of a homeowner rebate.

Combining incentives requires confirmation

Ask each administrator whether another incentive is allowed and how it changes eligible project costs. Do not add advertised maximums together: funding sources, cost limits, equipment rules and duplicate-payment restrictions can overlap. Obtain the program names and itemized savings in writing before signing.

Build a project-specific budget

  • Get the full installed price, including required electrical, duct, permit and related work.

  • Confirm the exact program, eligible equipment and current funding.

  • Distinguish a contractor discount from a payment made directly to you.

  • Budget without any incentive that has not been confirmed for your project.

  • Evaluate expected energy savings using your home, usage and actual utility rates.

Further reading: Maryland Energy Administration: Home Energy Rebates. Status update dated September 30, 2026; confirm current terms with the administrator before purchase.

Further reading: Maryland Energy Administration: Homeowner incentives.

Check the program before the purchase

Eligibility and savings are specific to the program and your home.

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