Income-Based Home Energy Improvements
Customers pay a fixed co-pay ($250 for Tier 1, $500 for Tier 2, $750 for Tier 3). BGE covers the remaining project costs up to $15,000 for Tier 3 projects, which includes a $5,000 electrification bonus for switching from natural gas, oil, or propane to electric.
Income-qualified BGE customers can receive specialized savings for home energy improvements, focusing heavily on air sealing and insulation to reduce utility burdens.
Guidance
This incentive provides $12,500 to $15,000 for income-qualified BGE residential customers to make home energy improvements, specifically focusing on air sealing and insulation. Eligible properties must be existing single-family homes, and pre-installation approval is strictly required.
Homeowner Tasks
- Confirm utility service and property type
Ensure you are an active residential BGE customer living in an existing single-family home.
- Verify income eligibility
Confirm your household income meets BGE's limits or that you participate in a qualifying assistance program.
- Submit proof of income
Provide the necessary income documentation to BGE to verify your eligibility.
- Obtain pre-installation approval
Wait for official pre-approval from BGE before allowing your contractor to begin any work.
Contractor Tasks
- Ensure project focuses on eligible improvements
Design the project scope to specifically include air sealing and insulation upgrades as required by the program.
- Wait for pre-installation approval
Do not start any installation work until the homeowner has obtained official pre-approval from BGE.
Qualification
- Income-qualified
Available to moderate-income households earning between approximately 250% of the Federal Poverty Level and 85% of the Area Median Income. Specific income limits vary by household size (e.g., family of 4: $104,201 - $124,800 for 2026). Households below the minimum threshold are directed to the Limited Income track (EmPOWER LIEEP).
- Has income-qualified portion
Available to moderate-income households earning between approximately 250% of the Federal Poverty Level and 85% of the Area Median Income. Specific income limits vary by household size (e.g., family of 4: $104,201 - $124,800 for 2026). Households below the minimum threshold are directed to the Limited Income track (EmPOWER LIEEP).
- Pre-approval required
Not required: energy star certified equipment · ahri matched pair · permit required · contractor enrollment required · fuel switching required
Important Dates
- Program runs:
- December 31, 2026
Budget & Availability
- May 21, 2026Funds are currently available for income-qualified applicants.
How to Submit
Submit proof of income qualification to participate in the specialized air sealing and insulation tracks.