BGE Midstream HVAC Rebate
BGE significantly reduced residential midstream HVAC rebate tiers by approximately 50% on September 15, 2025. Post-reduction residential heat pump rebates are approximately $500 for standard systems and $1,000 for Tier 2 or cold-climate systems. Commercial HVAC instant discounts are $375/ton for standard systems and $750/ton for electrification (fuel switching) projects. PTAC/PTHP units qualify for $38-$100/unit. Smart thermostats are eligible for $100 (residential) or $75 (commercial). All equipment must be AHRI-rated and ENERGY STAR certified. Rebates are applied as an instant point-of-sale discount by participating contractors.
Money for contractors to discount heat pump HVAC jobs
Guidance
The BGE Midstream HVAC Rebate provides $500 to $1,000 for installing eligible energy-efficient heat pump systems. To qualify, you must be an active Baltimore Gas & Electric customer installing the equipment in an eligible residential or commercial property. Because this is a midstream program, the rebate is provided as an instant, upfront discount directly on your contractor's invoice.
Homeowner Tasks
- Confirm you have an active Baltimore Gas & Electric (BGE) account.
Provide your BGE account information to your participating contractor to verify your eligibility.
- Verify your property type is eligible.
Eligible properties include single-family homes, multi-family homes, condos, and commercial buildings.
- Review your estimate and final invoice to ensure the rebate is applied as an instant upfront discount.
The contractor must list the rebate as a line-item deduction before you pay.
Contractor Tasks
- Apply the rebate as an upfront, line-item discount on the customer's estimate and final invoice.
This is a strict requirement for midstream rebates; the customer must receive the discount at the point of sale.
- Submit the rebate application and process the claim through the BGE Midstream portal (Sightline).
You will handle the submission and be reimbursed directly by the program.
- Ensure the installed heat pump meets BGE efficiency specifications.
Standard Air-Source Heat Pumps qualify for $500, while Tier 2 or Cold-Climate Heat Pump Systems qualify for $1,000.
Qualification
- Energy Star certified equipment
- AHRI matched pair
Not required: income-qualified · has income-qualified portion · pre-approval required · permit required · contractor enrollment required · fuel switching required
Important Dates
- Program runs:
- December 31, 2026
How to Submit
Rebate is applied as an instant discount by a participating contractor at the point of sale. The contractor handles the rebate processing through the BGE Midstream portal (Sightline) and deducts the amount from the customer's invoice.