Maryland Energy Administration

Maryland's Home Performance with ENERGY STAR

If you could take simple steps today to save up to $1,000 a year in energy costs,

Would you want to know how?

The Maryland Home Performance Program has the answers:

Fast Facts:

• A home that has undergone an energy efficiency retofit with the Maryland Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Program usually saves 10-40 percent on its energy bill.
• In Maryland, annual residential energy costs average $2400 per year. With the Maryland Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Program, potential exists to save between $200 and $950 per year by making the home more energy-efficient.
• Saving energy and money can be as simple as incorporating the following features into your home: air-tight construction, increased insulation, high-efficiency heating and cooling systems, high-performance windows and doors, and energy-saving appliances and lighting. In Maryland there are participating contractors in the Maryland Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Program all over the State.

The Maryland Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Program offers a comprehensive, whole-house approach to cost-effectively improving comfort, health & safety, and energy efficiency of existing homes, while helping to protect the environment.

By using a certified contractor participating in the Maryland Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Program, homeowners can rest assured that they are using the most qualified contractors in the State to diagnose and fix their home’s energy and comfort issues. The average homeowner saves more than 20% on their energy bills through the Home Performance process.

A participating contractor in the Maryland Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Program will perform a home energy audit and provide recommendations for improvements to the homeowner. The homeowner may then choose which improvements they would like the contractor to complete. Home performance contractors can also help homeowners take advantage of federal and state tax credits and incentives for energy efficiency improvements. A rigorous quality assurance program ensures that participating contractors maintain high standards for quality.

To find a contracotr participating in the Maryland Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Program, or for more information, visit www.mdhomeperformance.org.