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Energy Resources

All Marylanders deserve to breathe clean air at home and in our neighborhoods.  Lorig is leading the fight for clean and affordable energy in Maryland, including legislation and advocacy to:

  • lower electricity bills

  • hold utilities accountable, and 

  • reduce the air pollution caused by burning gas indoors.

 

What can you do?  Switch to Clean Energy!

 

 

  • Live in an apartment?  Community organizations, including Action in Montgomery, can help you electrify and weatherize your building by working with your landlord and fellow tenants.

 

  • Go Solar!  Community Solar makes it possible for anyone with an electric bill to subscribe to a community solar project, even if you can't put panels on your own rooftop.  Most community solar prices are lower than regulated utility rates.   Community Solar is available to all Maryland residents with a utility bill.

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  • Community Solar opportunities statewide may be found here.  

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  • Solar Companies with subscriptions available in the PEPCO region include:​

        - Neighborhood Sun Benefit Corp.

            (contact Gary@neighborhoodsun.solar)

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        -  Arcadia

            (contact support@arcadia.com)

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         - Ampion

          (1-800-277-3631 or accountmanagment@ampion.net)

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Solar United Neighbors also helps its co-op members leverage bulk-purchasing power to get discounted pricing and a quality solar installation, while still signing individual contracts that ensure the right system for their home. More information:  https://solarunitedneighbors.org/co-ops/

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Utility Assistance

GET HELP PAYING YOUR ENERGY BILLS!

(or $$ money toward your rent if utilities are included in your rent). For more information (in English and Spanish), click here.

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Pepco Energy Efficiency Programs

  • Available to: Pepco account holders
     

  • Through the EmPOWER Maryland programs, Pepco account holders have a variety of energy efficiency programs available to reduce your home energy usage, save money, and make your living spaces more comfortable. Many programs are at no additional cost. Rebates are offered for many energy efficiency products and home energy audits. More information: www.pepco.com/SaveEnergy or call 866-353-5793

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Montgomery Energy Connection

  • Available to: All Montgomery County residents


     

  • Montgomery Energy Connection is a program of County Government and community partners. Created to provide customized education on the benefits of energy efficiency, availability of programs, and opportunities for assistance. More information: www.MontgomeryEnergyConnection.org


 

Limited Income Energy Efficiency Programs

  • Available to: Income qualifying residents


     

  • DHCD helps limited income households with improvements to make homes safer and to lower home energy usage. The programs may cover the installation of energy efficiency materials (insulation and air sealing) and equipment (hot water systems, furnace installation and cleaning, refrigerator and lighting retrofits) at no charge, depending on existing conditions. More information: https://dhcd.maryland.gov/Residents/Pages/lieep/default.aspx
    Call: 855-583-8976



 

Office of People’s Counsel

  • Available to: All Maryland residents


     

  • Our independent state agency is here to help you with your complex home energy utility issues. We represent Maryland residential customers before the Public Service Commission and can provide help navigating complaints against utilities or third-party energy suppliers. More information: Email OPC@maryland.govor call 410-767-8150 or 800-207-4055


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Maryland Office of Home Energy Programs

  • Available to: Income qualifying residents
     

  • The Office of Home Energy Programs (also called OHEP) provides utility bill assistance grants to eligible households. These grants make home energy costs more affordable and also prevent the loss of home energy service. Applicants don’t need a utility turn-off notice to apply for energy assistance grants. Energy assistance will not reduce the amount of any other public assistance benefits you receive, such as TCA or Food Stamps. Nor will it reduce Social Security benefits. More information: Visit https://dhs.maryland.gov/office-of-home-energy-programs/
    Call the Montgomery County local office: 240-777-4450 or email: ohep@montgomerycountymd.gov.

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