Appliance Program
Instant discounts are applied at the register. Retailer availability varies by product: Dishwashers/Beverage Coolers available at Home Depot and Bray & Scarff; Air Purifiers/Advanced Power Strips available at Ace Hardware, True Value, Dollar Tree, Goodwill, and Habitat for Humanity ReStores; Occupancy Sensors available at Lowe's only. Heat Pump Water Heaters ($1,250 retail) require a discount barcode from the program portal to be presented at checkout.
Get instant, in-store discounts on qualifying ENERGY STAR certified products at Lowe's and The Home Depot. No rebate forms to fill out; the discount is reflected in the purchase price.
Guidance
This program offers instant, in-store discounts ranging from $7 to $1,250 on qualifying ENERGY STAR certified appliances and HVAC equipment. To qualify, you must be a Potomac Edison electric customer in Maryland and purchase the equipment at a participating Lowe's or The Home Depot location.
Homeowner Tasks
- Confirm utility eligibility
Ensure you are an active Potomac Edison electric customer in Maryland.
- Shop at a participating retailer
Purchase the qualifying product at a participating Lowe's or The Home Depot location within the Potomac Edison Maryland service territory.
- Select qualifying equipment
Choose an appliance, ductless system, or heat pump water heater that is ENERGY STAR certified.
- Receive your instant discount
The discount is applied instantly in-store at the register. No paperwork or mail-in forms are required.
Contractor Tasks
- Verify equipment specifications
Ensure any installed ductless heating and cooling systems or heat pump water heaters are ENERGY STAR certified.
- Coordinate the purchase location
If purchasing equipment on behalf of the customer, you must buy it directly from a participating Lowe's or Home Depot to secure the instant point-of-sale discount.
Qualification
- Energy Star certified equipment
Not required: ahri matched pair · income-qualified · has income-qualified portion · pre-approval required · permit required · contractor enrollment required · fuel switching required
Important Dates
- Program runs:
- December 31, 2026
Budget & Availability
- May 21, 2026Discounts are valid through December 31, 2026.
How to Submit
Simply purchase an eligible product from a participating retailer (Lowe's and The Home Depot in the Potomac Edison Maryland service territory) and the purchase price will reflect the discount. No forms required.