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SMECO - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

Program Overview


Category:
Financial Incentive
Program Type:
Rebate Program
Implementing Sector:
Utility
State:
Maryland
Eligible Storage Technologies:
Geothermal Heat Pumps, Clothes Washers, Refrigerators/Freezers, Water Heaters, Lighting, Heat pumps, Air conditioners, Programmable Thermostats, Duct/Air sealing, Building Insulation, Custom/Others pending approval, Other EE, Pool Pumps, LED Lighting
Website:
https://www.smeco.coop/save-energy-and-money
Incentive Amount:
Air-Source Heat Pump
Central A/C
Clothes Dryers: $50
Clothes Washer: $75 (Tier 2) - $100 (Tier 3)
Geothermal Heat Pump
Hybrid Heat Pump Water Heater: $500
LED Lighting: Up to $7/bulb
Ductless Mini Split Air-Source Heat Pump
Pool Pump: $400
Recycled Refrigerator/Freezer: $50
Recycled Dehumidifier: $25
Recycled Room A/C: $25
Refrigerator: $100
Smart Thermostat: $100
Maximum Incentive:
Appliances: Limit 1 rebate
Recycled Room A/C: Limit 2 per customer-member
Recycled Dehumidifier: Limit 2 per customer-member
Equipment Requirements:
Air Source Heat Pump: (Tier 1) ≥ 16 SEER, ≥ 13 EER, ≥ 9 HSPF; (Tier 2) ≥ 18 SEER, ≥ 13 EER, ≥ 9.5 HSPF
Appliances: Must be ENERGY STAR rated
Clothes Washer: See program website for a list of qualifying washers
Geothermal Heat Pump: ≥ 17.1 EER and ≥ 3.6 COP
Ductless Mini Split Air-Source Heat Pump: See program website
Pool Pump: Variable-speed only
Recycled Room A/C: Must be a working unit
Recycled Dehumidifier: Must be a working unit
Installation Requirements:
Appliances: Mail in rebate after purchase of qualified appliance from MD retailer
HVAC rebates: Must work with participating HVAC contractor
Administrator:
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative
Applicable Sectors:
Construction, Residential
Utility:
Southern Maryland Elec Coop Inc
Last Updated:
03/27/2019

Eligibility Criteria

EligibilitySectorsTechnologies
min $/Unit75.0000
Residential
Clothes Washers
max $/Unit100.0000
Residential
Clothes Washers
max $/bulb7.0000
Residential
LED Lighting
$/Unit50.0000
Residential
Other EE
$/Unit100.0000
Residential
Refrigerators/Freezers
$/Unit400.0000
Residential
Pool Pumps
$/Unit500.0000
Residential
Water Heaters

Summary

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative's (SMECO) Residential Energy Efficiency Program helps residential customers save energy and money by providing rebates for energy efficient appliances. Eligible measures include lighting, water heating, central heating and cooling, and recycling of select appliances. Some rebates vary by size and type of measure employed. Equipment must meet program guidelines listed on the web site above. Interested customers should review the website for more information, to ensure eligibility, and to access application forms.