The program offers a 35% rebate (up to $3,100 total) toward qualifying home efficiency upgrades.  Glory Energy Solutions has helped local clients save $45,923 since January, 2011 on their energy improvements through the rebate program.  To date, nearly 700 Marylanders have participated in the program with an average rebate of $1,514.

The Home Performance Rebate program can be used to hire a Maryland Home Performance contractor to complete a number of qualifying home energy efficiency upgrades, including: whole-house air sealing; duct replacement; and insulation of walls, attics, crawl spaces, and basements.  Each of these upgrades will help to keep homes more comfortable in extreme weather, and save homeowners money by lowering their energy bills throughout the life of the investment.

“Our clients begin this process with a comprehensive home performance audit as required by the program” states Leah Crace-Jones, president of Glory Energy Solutions.  “Once it has been determined what energy improvements they need, our company provides not only the improvements but we walk our clients through the rebate process”.

To schedule an audit and begin the rebate process, residents may call Glory Energy Solutions at 240.439.4064.  Glory Energy Solutions is a woman owned, local business serving the Frederick, Washington, Carroll and Montgomery County area.

Every year Glory Energy Solutions professional staff man booths at the  Washington County and Frederick County Home Shows.  Visitors can speak to trained, certified and interested staff about their energy goals for their home.  We will explain what happens during an energy audit – which energy audit is best for you and your pocket book.  We can discuss the Maryland Energy Administration’s new Rebate program and how it applies to your project.  And just how much will a solar system cost you?  We talk you through what is involved in the installation of a solar system and how the cost can be defrayed by the current incentives.  This year’s shows were very successful especially with the benefit of being able to explain the Maryland Energy Administration Rebate program to people.  This is a way to really save on your energy improvements.  If you missed the shows, give us a call at 240.439.4064.

The Home Performance Rebate program can be used to hire a home performance contractor to complete a number of qualifying home energy efficiency upgrades, including: whole-house air sealing, attic insulation, duct sealing or replacement, wall insulation, and crawl space or basement insulation.  Each of these upgrades will help to keep homes more comfortable in extreme weather, and save homeowners money by lowering their energy bills throughout the life of the investment.

For individuals who, in addition to the up to 50% rebate, may need assistance in financing a home energy efficiency investment, the Maryland Energy Administration and Maryland Clean Energy Center are offering unsecured home energy improvement loans  for up to $20,000 at 6.99%.

“There has never been a better time to make an energy efficiency upgrade for your home,” said Malcolm Woolf, Director of the Maryland Energy Administration.  “By taking advantage of these rebates, Marylanders can make their homes more comfortable, save money, and help keep our state Smart, Green and Growing.“

To apply for a rebate, residents should visit MDHomePerformance.org to identify the best ways to save money and energy.  Rebates can be reserved at Energy.Maryland.gov.  Residents are encouraged to act quickly, as fund are limited.

NOTE:  Glory Energy Solutions LLC is an approved contractor with the Maryland Energy Administration Rebate program.