Pepco — serving Montgomery and Prince George's counties — offers up to 80% rebates on commercial energy upgrades. Maryland Smart Energy is an authorized Pepco service provider handling all paperwork at no cost to you.
Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco) participates in EmPOWER Maryland and provides strong commercial rebates for businesses in Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Under the current cycle, Pepco small commercial customers can receive up to 80% of eligible project costs.
Pepco's commercial programs include HVAC tune-ups, building optimization, LED lighting, and an O&M training program that is 100% funded for qualifying businesses. Pepco also offers Building Instant Discounts of up to $263/ton on qualifying HVAC equipment replacements.
Maryland Smart Energy is an authorized Pepco service provider and handles all program applications, scheduling, and rebate tracking on your behalf.
Pepco offers a unique Operations & Maintenance Training program that is 100% covered by EmPOWER Maryland. This program trains your facilities staff to optimize building energy performance — at zero cost to your business.
Current rebate levels for Pepco commercial customers under the 2024–2026 EmPOWER Maryland cycle.
| Program | Small Business Rebate | Medium / Large Rebate | Key Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| HVAC Tune-Up | Up to 80% | Up to 50% | Equipment 2+ years old. Rooftop, split, package units. |
| Building Tune-Up (Small) | Up to 80% | N/A | Buildings under 75,000 sqft. |
| Building Tune-Up (Large) | N/A | Up to 50% | Buildings 75,000–200,000 sqft. |
| Building Instant Discounts | $263/ton (HVAC) at distributor | Instant point-of-purchase discount on qualifying HVAC equipment. | |
| Lighting — Custom Rebate | Up to 80% | Up to 50% | LED retrofit and controls. Calculated per kWh saved annually. |
| O&M Training | 100% Covered | 100% Covered | Facilities staff training on energy-efficient operations. No cost. |
| Lighting Instant Discounts | Available at participating distributors | Immediate LED price reductions at point of purchase. | |
Rebate amounts subject to change. Maryland Smart Energy confirms current rates during your free assessment.
Pepco's most utilized commercial rebate program. A comprehensive tune-up of your commercial HVAC systems reduces energy consumption 5–20% with no capital investment required.
A whole-building energy optimization approach that targets HVAC controls, lighting, domestic hot water, and plug loads. Pepco offers both small building and large building programs with monitoring-based commissioning for large buildings.
A distinctive Pepco program: professional Operations & Maintenance training for your facilities staff. Pepco fully funds this program — your team learns energy-efficient building operation with no out-of-pocket cost.
Pepco offers instant point-of-purchase discounts on qualifying HVAC equipment through participating distributors. The $263/ton discount applies to eligible commercial HVAC systems — reducing the purchase price immediately rather than via rebate application.
Pepco serves the Maryland suburbs of Washington, D.C. — primarily Montgomery and Prince George's counties. If your business receives an electric bill from Pepco, you qualify for Pepco's EmPOWER Maryland commercial programs.
Pepco serves approximately 300,000 customers in Maryland, covering major commercial corridors including Bethesda, Silver Spring, Rockville, Gaithersburg, College Park, and Hyattsville.
We confirm your Pepco account, building qualifications, and which programs apply to your specific equipment and property type — at no cost.
All Pepco EmPOWER Maryland applications are completed and submitted by Maryland Smart Energy. You receive a confirmation and tracking number.
Our technicians perform all work. We track your Pepco rebate through approval and payment, keeping you updated throughout the process.
Maryland Smart Energy is an authorized Pepco service provider. Schedule your free assessment — $0 out of pocket for qualifying businesses.
Schedule Free Pepco Assessment Call (301) 888-7090Maryland Smart Energy serves all four Maryland utilities. Find your utility's program guide: