Discover ways to save on energy-efficient heating and cooling solutions for your home

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To find contractors and learn more about ways to save, visit: energysaveMD-home.com · 1-888-267-4685

Finding the Right Contractor

A reputable contractor should:

• Perform an on-site inspection and provide a detailed bid for the work to be completed

• Demonstrate to you that the company is licensed to repair and install heating and cooling equipment

• Sign an agreement that details the tasks being contracted before work begins

• Submit all warranty forms on your behalf and leave all equipment manuals, records and documentation

• Clearly explain the benefits of regular maintenance and help setup a schedule for your system

HVAC contractors who perform work under this program are not affiliated with Potomac Edison or Honeywell International Inc. and their affiliates, and neither Potomac Edison nor Honeywell International Inc. and their affiliates make any promise, warranty or representation regarding work performed by such contractors. Potomac Edison has contracted with Honeywell to administer this program. EmPOWER Maryland programs are funded by a charge on your energy bill. EmPOWER programs can help you reduce your energy consumption and save you money. To learn more about EmPOWER and how you can participate, go to energysaveMD.com.

Other ways you can save with Potomac Edison

DID YOU KNOW? Investing in energy-efficient improvements can help reduce energy costs and increase the comfort and efficiency of your home. Start today with the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Program.

For $100 (a $400 value), a home energy expert will help you identify energy efficiency improvements that can save you money on your energy bill and help you qualify to receive up to $7,500† in energy efficiency rebates!

DID YOU KNOW? In under an hour you can improve the efficiency of your home. With a Quick Home Energy Checkup, an energy expert will evaluate your home’s energy efficiency and provide simple recommendations for improvements that could save you energy and money. The energy expert will discuss other energy efficiency programs available to you and install energy-saving products including:• Up to 14 long life, cool temperature, energy-saving

LED bulbs• Electric water heater pipe insulation• Water-saving faucet aerators and showerheads

†Rebate amount is based on the predicted energy savings for selected energy efficiency home improvements (maximum of $7,500 per home).

UP TO

$7,500 IN ENERGY EFFICIENCY REBATES

UP TO

$150 IN ENERGY-SAVING PRODUCTS

To find a participating contractor, visit energysaveMD-home.com/contractor.

*Source: energystar.gov

To find a participating contractor, visit energysaveMD-home.com/contractor. Participating contractors may be able to provide you with discounts on energy efficient heating and cooling equipment.

HVAC: When is it Time to Replace?Up to half the energy used in your home goes to heating and cooling.* So making smart decisions about your home’s heating, ventilating, and air conditioning can have a big effect on your utility bills. Use our checklist below to determine if your heating and cooling system is in need of a tune-up or ready for replacement.

If you check more than three of the criteria below, it may be time to call a participating contractor and make a change.

Find out how much you could save by upgrading your HVAC system using the HVAC Savings Calculator:

energysaveMD-home.com/hvac/calculator

Save Now and for Years

to Come

HVAC Upgrade Checklist

Your heating and cooling equipment is more than 10 years old.Consider upgrading to an energy-efficient model that could save you up to 20 percent on your heating and cooling costs.

Your HVAC equipment needs frequent repairs and your energy bills are going up.If you notice either of these, your equipment may have become less efficient over time. Consult a contractor for advice on repairs or replacements.

Some rooms in your house are warmer or cooler than the set temperature.Aging equipment, duct problems or inadequate insulation could be the cause of uneven temperature performance throughout your home.

Your home has humidity problems.Poor system operation or leaky ductwork can cause the air to be too dry in winter or too humid in the summer.

Your heating or cooling system is noisy.If your system is noisy, operating poorly or requiring more frequent maintenance, it may be time to replace it.

ENERGY STAR certified Geothermal Heat Pumps

ARE45%

more efficient* than standard options

ENERGY STAR certified Air-to-Air Heat Pumps

USE 5%

less energy* than conventional new models

ENERGY STAR certified Central Air Conditioners

SAVE

$200 per year* in energy costs

ENERGY STAR certified Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pumps

USE 60%

less energy* than standard home electric resistance-based heating systems

Retrofit or New to ECM Furnace Fans

SAVE

$85 per year* in energy costs

Smart ThermostatsSAVE

$180 per year* in energy costs