BGE Offers New Energy Efficiency Incentives for Low Income Homeowners

By: Salina Greene, Outreach Coordinator, NHS of Baltimore

As summer comes to an end, most of us are getting prepared for the cooler season, which is just around the corner. We are all aware of the dreaded energy bills that come with ol’ Jack Frost. Now, BGE has created a program called Limited Income Energy Efficiency Program to make it easier to save energy and utility costs on a daily basis. If qualified, homeowners can take advantage of energy saving services and quality home improvements already included in their BGE service. There are many ways to make a home more energy-efficient. Some examples are as follows:

• Gas boiler repairs for natural gas customers
• Air sealing-(weather stripping, caulking)
• High-efficiency lighting
• Insulation
• Major appliances
• Water heater tune-up, repair or replacement (excluding propane and oil heaters)

To take advantage of this program, a certified “energy advisor” needs to conduct a comprehensive home energy audit to see if your home is eligible for the program. This audit and any follow up improvements, is provided at no additional cost to you. It is a part of your current service agreement. To learn more, click here.