Baltimore Gas and Electric offers Maryland's most comprehensive commercial energy rebate programs — up to 85% covered for small businesses. Maryland Smart Energy handles all BGE paperwork and scheduling.
Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) participates in the EmPOWER Maryland program and offers some of the most generous commercial rebates available. Under the current program cycle, BGE commercial customers can receive up to 85% of eligible project costs covered for small businesses and 50% for medium and large businesses.
BGE's commercial programs cover HVAC tune-ups, building tune-ups, lighting upgrades, and energy benchmarking services. As an authorized BGE service provider, Maryland Smart Energy processes all rebate submissions and coordinates directly with BGE on your behalf.
BGE also supports energy benchmarking through EPA Portfolio Manager for commercial buildings — a critical service for buildings 35,000+ sqft facing Maryland's BEPS compliance deadline in 2030. Maryland Smart Energy provides benchmarking services; contact us for current pricing.
Current rebate levels for BGE commercial customers under the 2024–2026 EmPOWER Maryland cycle. All programs available through Maryland Smart Energy at $0 out-of-pocket.
| Program | Small Business Rebate | Medium / Large Rebate | Key Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| HVAC Tune-Up | Up to 85% | Up to 50% | Equipment must be 2+ years old. Rooftop, split, and package systems. |
| Small Building Tune-Up | Up to 85% | N/A | Buildings under 75,000 sqft. Comprehensive HVAC + controls assessment. |
| Large Building Tune-Up | N/A | Up to 50% | Buildings 75,000–200,000 sqft. Includes monitoring-based commissioning option. |
| Lighting — Custom Rebate | Up to 80% | Up to 50% | LED retrofit, controls, daylight sensors. Rebate calculated per kWh saved. |
| Lighting — Instant Discounts | Available at participating distributors | Immediate price reduction at point of purchase on qualifying LED products. | |
| Benchmarking (ENERGY STAR) | Contact for Pricing | EPA Portfolio Manager setup and annual benchmarking. Required for BEPS compliance. | |
| BEPS Support Services | Program Funded | Program Funded | For buildings 35,000+ sqft. Climate Solutions Now Act compliance by 2030. |
Rebate amounts subject to change. Maryland Smart Energy confirms current rates during your free assessment.
BGE's most popular commercial program. A certified technician performs a comprehensive tune-up of your existing commercial HVAC systems — improving efficiency, reducing wear, and lowering energy costs by 5–20%.
A whole-building energy optimization program targeting the systems that consume the most energy — HVAC controls, lighting, hot water, and building envelope. BGE offers both small and large building track programs.
Replace inefficient fluorescent, HID, and incandescent lighting with LED. BGE offers both custom rebates (calculated per kWh saved) and instant discounts at participating distributors.
Maryland Smart Energy provides EPA Portfolio Manager setup and BEPS compliance support. Required for Maryland buildings 35,000+ sqft under the Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) — a Climate Solutions Now Act mandate with a 2030 compliance deadline. Contact us for current service pricing.
Baltimore Gas and Electric serves the Baltimore metropolitan area and Central Maryland region. If your business receives an electric bill from BGE, you qualify for BGE's EmPOWER Maryland commercial programs. BGE serves approximately 1.3 million electric customers in the following counties:
Not sure if you're in BGE territory? Check your electric bill or call us at (301) 888-7090 — we will confirm instantly.
We confirm your BGE account status, building type, and which programs your equipment qualifies for — before any work is scheduled.
Maryland Smart Energy completes and submits all BGE rebate applications on your behalf. You sign nothing except the service agreement.
Our licensed technicians perform all work and coordinate directly with BGE inspectors when required. We track rebate status through final payment.
Maryland Smart Energy is an authorized BGE service provider. We handle all paperwork — $0 out of pocket for qualifying businesses.
Schedule Free BGE Assessment Call (301) 888-7090Maryland Smart Energy serves all four Maryland utilities. Find your utility's program guide: