Lower Your Energy Use with Home Repairs
Reduce Energy Costs and Increase Comfort with Home Repairs
Lowering your energy costs while making your home more comfortable is easier than you think through a variety of Montgomery County energy efficiency programs. These programs allow you to benefit from free upgrades to improve your home’s energy efficiency, reduce your utility bills and reduce your carbon footprint. Here are three key programs available to Maryland residents:
1. Montgomery County Energy Efficiency Program (MCEEP)
If you’re a Washington Gas customer in Montgomery County and meet the income qualifications, you are eligible for the Montgomery County Energy Efficiency Program. This free program offers a range of energy efficiency upgrades designed to reduce your energy use and make your home more comfortable. Upgrades could include attic insulation, furnace and air conditioner upgrades, water heater replacement, LED light bulbs, a solar powered attic fan, programmable thermostat, major appliance upgrades and more.
- How to Apply: Fill out the MCEEP Application
2. Maryland Weatherization Assistance Program
The Maryland Weatherization Assistance Program is a statewide initiative providing free energy efficiency upgrades to income-qualifying residents. This program focuses on repairs and improvements that protect your home from the weather. These upgrades can lower your energy costs year-round. From sealing leaks to upgrading insulation, the upgrades offered through this program can help you save energy and money while keeping your home cozy.
- Who Qualifies: Income-qualifying Maryland residents, you can see the eligibility requirements here.
- How to Apply: Call the EmPOWER Maryland Low Income Energy Efficiency Program at 240-777-4450
3. Furnace Replacement Assistance
If your furnace is broken, you may be eligible for a limited furnace replacement service through the Maryland Energy Assistance Program (MEAP). This service is designed to help eligible homeowners replace furnaces that are not working properly to ensure your home stays warm during the colder months.
- Who Qualifies: MEAP participants with broken furnaces.
- How to Learn More: Contact the Office of Home Energy Programs at 240-777-4450
By taking advantage of these programs, you can improve energy efficiency, reduce your utility bills, help keep Montgomery County “green” and have a more comfortable home. Don’t miss out on these valuable and free opportunities—apply today!