Many Maryland homes still rely on oil or propane for heating and appliances. Home electrification is the process of switching these systems to cleaner, more efficient electric options.
Through CAC’s weatherization assistance program, income-qualified homeowners and renters can make electrification upgrades at no cost. These upgrades can improve comfort, lower energy bills, and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
Home electrification replaces oil or propane powered systems with electric ones. This often includes high-efficiency heat pumps and electric appliances.
Electrification helps households reduce their reliance on fossil fuels while improving indoor comfort and safety. Many home electrification companies support this transition by helping households switch to efficient electric systems.
Electrification upgrades through CAC depend on your home’s needs and program eligibility, but can include:
The services you may be eligible for depend on your home, the results of your assessment, and current program funding availability.
Electric systems are highly efficient and reliable. In certain scenarios, electric heat pumps can be up to three times more efficient than furnaces and may use about 50 percent less energy than oil heating systems.
Electrification can help households save around $800 to $1,000 each year on energy costs, depending on usage and fuel type.
Additional benefits include:
For many households, electrification is a smart step toward long term comfort and stability. While not technically electrification, weatherization upgrades like insulation and air sealing are often part of these projects and help create a more energy efficient and healthy home.
Electrification works especially well when paired with solar energy. CAC also helps eligible households with no cost solar panel installation.
Solar panels turn sunlight into electricity that can power your home’s electric systems and appliances. The more your home runs on electricity, the more you can benefit from solar! Many households choose electrification upgrades so they can get more value from solar energy.
Solar systems last for decades, helping households save money year after year.
Maryland residents may also earn Solar Renewable Energy Credits, known as SRECs. You earn SRECs based on how much electricity your solar panels produce. These credits can be sold for extra income, often earning several hundred dollars per year.
Getting started is simple
Electrification can make your home safer, more comfortable, and more affordable to run. CAC works with companies offering home electrification services, and our funding can help electrify your home! So, instead of searching for home electrification and appliance rebates, see if you’re eligible for no-cost upgrades with CAC.
Email us or call 410-313-6449 to learn more about our no-cost weatherization program.