The Potomac Edison CompanyMDrebate

New Home Construction Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate

Rebate amount

Up to $1,500

Your qualifying range

$1,500 – $1,500

Participating builders in the Potomac Edison territory can earn a $1,500 incentive for installing an ENERGY STAR certified Heat Pump Water Heater (3.0 UEF or higher) in eligible new construction homes.

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Guidance

Participating builders in the Potomac Edison territory can earn a $1,500 incentive for installing an ENERGY STAR certified Heat Pump Water Heater in eligible new construction homes. The equipment must have a Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) of 3.0 or higher.

Homeowner Tasks

Confirm builder participation
Ensure your home builder is participating in the Potomac Edison New Home Construction program.
Verify electric utility territory
Confirm that your new construction home is located within the Potomac Edison service area in Maryland.

Contractor Tasks

Complete program pre-enrollment
Builders must successfully pre-enroll in the incentive program prior to installing any equipment.
Install qualifying equipment
Install an ENERGY STAR certified Heat Pump Water Heater that meets the minimum 3.0 UEF requirement.
Submit project documentation to ICF
Provide required home details and energy models to the program implementer (ICF) to verify equipment ratings and claim the incentive.

Pre-enrollment is strictly required. Installing equipment before enrolling will disqualify the project from receiving the incentive.

The Heat Pump Water Heater must be ENERGY STAR certified and meet the 3.0 UEF minimum rating to be eligible.

This specific rebate is designed to be claimed by the participating builder for new construction homes, not directly by the homeowner.

Qualification

Energy Star certified equipment
Pre-approval required
Contractor enrollment required
Builders must be enrolled as participating builders in the Potomac Edison New Home Construction Program administered by ICF. Check the website for the builder participation agreement.

Not required: ahri matched pair · income-qualified · has income-qualified portion · permit required · fuel switching required

Paid to:Contractor

Stackability: No stackability details known - verify with program administrator.

Budget & Availability

March 16, 2026
Funds are available via the EmPOWER Maryland initiative.

How to Submit

Builders must submit home details and energy models to the program implementer (ICF) to verify equipment ratings and claim the incentive.

Program Resources

The Potomac Edison CompanyMD

Program Page