The Benefits of Home Electrification in Maryland

Lower Utility Bills Every Year

Homes benefit from much lower utility bills once they’re electrified. Heat pumps and electric water heaters are more energy efficient than fuel ones. This means that they need less energy to make the same amount of hot air or hot water. You might pay a little more in electricity, but your gas or oil bill will be $0.

Save Even More With Weatherization

CAC’s weatherization assistance can be used to lower your utility bills further. Some services that fall under this category include:

• Air Sealing
• Insulation
• New Water Heaters
• Heating and Cooling Upgrades
• LED Lightbulbs
• Bathroom Fans

A home’s efficiency is much higher when electrification and weatherization are done together.  They both reduce utility bills, which results in maximum cost savings. Upgrades like these are the best way to fight rising energy costs. On average, households participating in weatherization assistance with CAC save $372 each year on energy costs!

Better Comfort Inside

There are other benefits to electrification besides financial ones. Heat pumps produce heat at a more constant temperature. This keeps the inside of a home more comfortable.

This comfort can also be enjoyed in the summer. Heat pumps work well as air conditioners. The main box is installed outside of the home, so you don’t need a big window air conditioner. This is a major benefit for people who might have a hard time installing window units. 

A Healthier Home

Electrification can also make your home safer and healthier for your family. Window AC units can grow mold inside. You can avoid this with a heat pump. With an electric stove or heating unit, there is no risk of CO poisoning from harmful leaks. No gas means better indoor air quality, too. 

Many people also enjoy doing their part to make a more eco-friendly planet. Electric heat pumps and water heaters do not create any emissions. This makes your home’s carbon footprint smaller and keeps the planet healthier.

Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates in Maryland

Replacing an old heating unit with a heat pump can be expensive. Angi reports an average cost of $5,705 in Baltimore County.

But rebates and assistance programs make it more affordable to upgrade gas appliances with home electrification companies in Maryland. Incentives include:

• The Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Program: This is a federal program that provides up to $10,000 in rebates to people who use local utilities.
• Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Rebates: Maryland is trying to get IRA funding for the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates program (HEAR) and the Home Efficiency Opportunity program (HOMES). The HEAR program would provide up to $8,000 for a heat pump upgrade.

But the best heat pump incentive program doesn’t cost any money at all! No-cost weatherization assistance is available to income-qualified households throughout the state and can include electrification upgrades like heat pump installation.

How to Apply for Electrification and Weatherization Assistance 

CAC makes it easier to benefit from home electrification services in Maryland. With our electrification and weatherization assistance programs, you can get upgrades done at no cost. Here’s the process:

1. Check if you meet our income requirements.
2. Fill out our online intake form. 
3. Wait to hear back from CAC to see if we need more information.
4. We’ll do an energy audit and schedule a contractor to complete the work at no cost!

How to Get Started Online with No-Cost Weatherization from CAC

Getting help through CAC is straightforward.

1. Fill out the simple online intake form below.
2. CAC reviews your information and schedules next steps. In some cases, you’ll need to fill out a full application. Otherwise, we can move right to booking an in-person home visit.
3. Trusted contractor partners complete the work.
4. A quality check confirms the job was done right.