Putting the Green in GREEN BUILDING
Energy efficiency doesn’t just save you money over the long-term, it can pay you back now. There are many incentives available through federal tax credits and state specific rebate programs to help you get started on the path to a green home today.
Federal Incentives
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Tax credits are available for 30% of the cost, up to $1,500 for qualifying:
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Tax credits are available at 30% of the cost, with no upper cap for renewable energy systems including:
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» More about federal tax credits for existing and new homes
Maryland Incentives
Baltimore County LEED Property Tax Credit
New homes in Baltimore County can get significant reductions in property taxes for achieving LEED. Homes earning LEED Silver will earn a 40% property tax credit, 60% for LEED Gold, and 100% for LEED Platinum. The property tax credit applies for 3 years or up to $1 million in total incentives.
BGE (Baltimore Gas and Electric) Smart Energy Savers Program
When paid out at the highest available tier, BGE incentives total $1525 for new homes meeting ENERGY STAR that are 25% more energy efficient than code and install EPA’s Advanced Lighting Package.
Anne Arundel, Harford, Howard, Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties
Property tax credits and incentives for energy efficiency, solar and geothermal systems are available for residents of the above counties. Find your county and what is available.
Washington, DC Incentives
Renewable Energy Incentive Program (REIP)
The REIP is a rebate for solar photovoltaic (PV) and wind energy systems. Most PEPCO customers within the District of Columbia are eligible for incentives. The current incentives for solar and wind energy systems are as follows:
- $3/watt for first 3 kW installed capacity
- $2/watt for next 7 kW installed capacity
- $1/watt for next 10 kW installed capacity
Learn more at Green Energy DC, an initiative of Green DC.
Free Home Energy Audits
The District Department on the Environment offers free home energy audits to single family residences under 4,000 square feet. Based on home energy efficiency testing and observations, auditors will suggest specific cost-effective, energy efficient improvements that will reduce your home’s operational costs and improve comfort. Schedule your free energy audit today.
Virginia Incentives
Check the DSIRE database for new incentives in Virginia.
