SMECO - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

April 08, 2024

Summary

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative's (SMECO) Residential Energy Efficiency Program helps residential customers save energy and money by providing rebates for energy efficient appliances. Eligible measures include lighting, water heating, central heating and cooling, and recycling of select appliances. Some rebates vary by size and type of measure employed. Equipment must meet program guidelines listed on the website above. Interested customers should review the website for more information, to ensure eligibility, and to access application forms.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector:	Utility
Category:	Financial Incentive
State:	Maryland
Incentive Type:	Rebate Program
Web Site:	https://www.smeco.coop/save-energy-and-money
Administrator:	Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:	Geothermal Heat Pumps Refrigerators/Freezers Water Heaters Lighting Heat pumps Air conditioners Programmable Thermostats Duct/Air sealing Custom/Others pending approval Other EE LED Lighting
Incentive Amount:	Smart Thermostat: Up to $75 Hybrid Heat Pump Water Heater: Up to $800 Refrigerator/Freezer Recycling: $50 Room Air Conditioner Recycling: $25 Dehumidifier Recycling: $25 Heat Pumps and Central Air: See Website for Details
Maximum Incentive:	Recycled Room A/C/Dehumidifier: Limit 2 per customer-member Recycled Refrigerator/Freezer: Limit 2 per customer-member
Equipment Requirements:	ASHP Tier 1: ≥ 16 SEER ≥ 12.5 EER ≥ 9 HSPF ASHP Tier 2: ≥ 18 SEER ≥ 12.5 EER ≥ 9.5 HSPF CAC Tier 1: ≥ 16 SEER and ≥ 12.5 EER CAC Tier 2: ≥ 18 SEER and ≥ 12.5 EER Ductless Mini Split ASHP: ≥ 18 SEER ≥ 12.5 EER ≥ 9.0 HSPF Multi-Zone Ductless Mini Split ASHP: ≥ 15.5 SEER ≥ 12.5 EER ≥ 8.6 HSPF Geothermal Heat Pump: ≥ 17.1 EER and ≥ 3.6 COP Appliances: Must be ENERGY STAR rated Recycled Room A/C: Must be a working unit Recycled Dehumidifier: Must be a working unit
Installation Requirements:	Appliances: Mail in rebate after purchase of qualified appliance from MD retailer HVAC rebates: Must work with participating HVAC contractor

Contact

Name:	Business Solutions
Organization:	Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative
Address:	MD
Phone:	(+18) 662-3560
Email:	business@smeco.coop

This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.