Regardless of federal program status, a variety of energy, solar, electric vehicle, conservation landscaping, and flood protection incentive programs are still available from the City of Rockville, Montgomery County, State of Maryland, Pepco, and other community organizations. Everyone has a part to play in implementing the Climate Action Plan. Find out below how you can protect the environment and your wallet.
Eligibility and requirements vary by program. Funding availability is subject to budget appropriations and deadlines. Check details closely.
Energy Programs
Montgomery Energy Connection (MEC) is a one-stop shop with guidance and links to most available rebates, grants, financing, funding, free resources, and assistance. In addition to the content below, MEC describes: Pepco’s free Quick Home Energy Checkup and discounted energy assessments (a great place to start!). Additional incentives include Pepco’s Home Performance with Energy Star energy efficiency rebate (up to $10,000) and electrification rebate (up to $15,000), low- and moderate-income free and discounted energy services, and community solar options.
Rooftop Solar
Capital Area Solar Switch Together helps neighbors install solar, battery storage, or both on homes or small businesses with a 15%–25% group purchase discount. Residents can combine these discounts with the Maryland Solar Access Grant Program—up to $7,500 per system for low- to moderate-income households (for example, up to an annual income of $195,375 for a family of four)—as well as Maryland battery storage grant programs and solar renewable energy credits. Zero-down financing is available for all income levels, with special rates for lower-income households. No roof? Explore community solar options.
Healthy Electric Appliances
Convert your natural gas or heating oil appliances to healthy, efficient electric with incentives from Electrify MC, a program of the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection. Examples include water heaters ($500), electric stoves ($150), and heat pumps ($1,000 – $2,500). See the link below to learn more and contact the Electrify MC Help Desk to get started. Discounts can be combined with Pepco’s electrification rebates. Free low-income programs are available through Habitat for Humanity.
Flood Protection
The City of Rockville offers matching reimbursement funds of up to 50% or $5,000 through the Flood Mitigation Assistance Program to residents and property owners who make flood protection improvements to their properties. Funds cover improvements such as sump pumps, protected windows, and flood barriers.
Electric Vehicles and Chargers
Discounts, rebates, and tax credits are available for certain electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle models, as well as for installing advanced chargers. Montgomery County EV Co-op promotes dealership discounts. The State of Maryland offers up to a $3,000 excise tax credit, depending on model eligibility, cost limits, and moderate-income requirements. Homeowners can also claim a federal tax credit of 30% (up to $1,000) for residential EV chargers installed by June 1, 2026.
Sustainable Landscaping
Through a new partnership with Chesapeake Bay Trust, RainScapes Rebates are available to detached homes, townhomes, homeowners associations, condominium associations, and nonprofits. Eligible participants can receive up to $5,000 in lifetime rebates for installing native plantings, rain gardens, rain barrels, cisterns, trees, permeable pavers, green roofs, or removing impervious pavement. These practices help improve the water quality of local streams and provide cooling and wildlife habitat benefits.
Energy and Solar for Low/Moderate Income Residents
A variety of free and discounted energy programs are available and managed locally through City of Rockville, Montgomery County, and community partnerships. These include energy assistance with utility payments, home energy efficiency and repair projects and grants, HVAC replacements, electric appliances, and roof repair and solar for low- and moderate-income residents and buildings. These programs are available to residents regardless of immigration status.
Learn about housing and community assistance services offered by the City of Rockville.
Visit Montgomery Energy Connection or Montgomery County Home Energy Program for more information.
Montgomery County Green Bank
The Montgomery County Green Bank (MCGB) facilitates financing and technical support to homeowners, HOAs, and organizations of all sizes. Programs include financing and bridge loans for building energy efficiency, renewable energy, and multifamily electric vehicle charging. MCGB also offers Access Solar financing for low- and moderate-income residents through Switch Together.
Residential Federal Inflation Reduction Act Tax Credits
No longer available for projects completed after Dec. 31, 2025.
Upon filing your annual taxes, residents and businesses may be able to claim tax credits for purchasing new and used electric vehicles (EVs), energy efficiency upgrades (doors, windows, insulation, air sealing, energy audits), electric heat pumps, rooftop solar panels, battery storage, geothermal water heaters, and solar water heaters. Federal tax credits can often be combined with other state or local discounts or rebates. Consult with a contracted professional, your tax advisor, or the Internal Revenue Service for eligibility information.
Electric Appliance and Home Energy Efficiency Funding
Currently paused.
Distinct from IRA IRS tax credits, the State of Maryland will offer Inflation Reduction Act-funded rebate programs, including the High Efficiency Electric Home Rebate Program (HEEHR) and the HOMES Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program. HEEHR offers up to $8,000 for a heat pump and HOMES offers up to $14,000 combined maximum for energy improvements. Rebates will not apply to work completed before the program launched. Start with an energy audit, and consider improving your indoor air quality immediately by replacing gas range cooking with a low-cost portable induction cooktop.
Electric Leaf Blower Rebate
Montgomery County launched a rebate program for electric leaf blowers. Rebates apply to equipment purchased after the program is open.
- Rebates for landscapers with revenue under $250,000 annually or five or fewer employees can receive up to $1,500 in one 12-month period.
- Landscapers with revenue over $250,000 or six or more employees can receive up to $1,000 in one 12-month period.
- Residents can receive up to $100 for one rebate.
Incentives for Renters and Landlords
While some actions are easier for homeowners, such as installing rooftop solar and electric appliances, there are actions renters can take as well, such as subscribing to community solar, seeking energy assistance, replacing lightbulbs with LEDs, and considering an electric vehicle. RainScapes rebate and flood mitigation programs are available for multifamily properties, nonprofits, and places of worship, which benefits the wider community. Recycling, community gardening, and composting are actions that anyone can take. Community solar is another option for anyone purchasing electricity.
These resources can help renters work with their property managers and landlords for advanced energy efficiency by installing electric appliances and onsite solar and EV chargers:
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- Energy Programs
- Rooftop Solar
- Healthy Electric Appliances
- Flood Protection
- Electric Vehicles and Chargers
- Sustainable Landscaping
- Energy and Solar for Low/Moderate Income Residents
- Montgomery County Green Bank
- Federal Inflation Reduction Act Tax Credits
- Electric Appliance and Home Energy Efficiency Funding
- Electric Leaf Blower Rebate
- Incentives for Renters and Landlords
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