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Your Commercial HVAC Tune-Up Is Already Paid For

Maryland law requires utilities to fund energy efficiency programs for their commercial customers. That means your building qualifies for a professional HVAC tune-up at no cost to you. Maryland Smart Energy handles everything.

$0
Out-of-Pocket Cost
5-20%
Energy Bill Savings
4
Utilities Covered
Understanding the Program

What Is a Commercial HVAC Tune-Up?

A commercial HVAC tune-up is a comprehensive inspection, cleaning, and optimization of your building's heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. A certified technician evaluates every major component of your rooftop units (RTUs), split systems, and package units to identify inefficiencies, mechanical wear, and operational issues that are driving up your energy costs.

Under Maryland's EmPOWER program, this service is fully funded by your electric utility. The program was created by state law (the EmPOWER Maryland Energy Efficiency Act) and requires BGE, Pepco, Delmarva Power, and SMECO to invest in energy efficiency measures for their customers. Commercial HVAC tune-ups are one of the most popular measures because they deliver immediate, measurable savings.

The typical commercial building wastes 15-30% of its energy through poorly maintained HVAC equipment. Dirty coils, faulty economizers, incorrect refrigerant charges, and worn belts all reduce efficiency gradually enough that most building owners never notice until they see the tune-up results. After service, businesses typically see a 5-20% reduction in energy consumption.

Maryland Smart Energy is an authorized EmPOWER Maryland service provider for all four participating utilities. Whether you're looking for a free commercial AC tune-up, a no-cost building tune-up, or want to take advantage of EmPOWER Maryland HVAC rebates, we handle the entire process from eligibility verification through rebate paperwork so you never pay a penny out of pocket.

What's Included in the Tune-Up

  • Full inspection of all commercial HVAC units
  • Coil cleaning (evaporator and condenser)
  • Refrigerant charge check and adjustment
  • Economizer inspection and calibration
  • Belt and filter replacement
  • Thermostat and controls verification
  • Electrical connection tightening
  • Detailed report with findings and recommendations
  • All EmPOWER Maryland rebate paperwork filed for you
Eligibility

Who Qualifies for a Free HVAC Tune-Up?

The EmPOWER Maryland program is available to virtually every commercial electricity customer in the state. If your building has HVAC equipment and you pay an electric bill to one of these four utilities, you likely qualify.

BGE

Up to 85%

Baltimore Gas and Electric covers central Maryland including Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Howard County, and Anne Arundel County.

Pepco

Up to 80%

Pepco serves Montgomery County and Prince George's County in the greater Washington D.C. metro area.

Delmarva Power

Up to 80%

Delmarva Power covers Maryland's Eastern Shore including Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne's, Talbot, Caroline, Dorchester, Wicomico, Somerset, and Worcester counties.

SMECO

Up to 75%

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative serves Calvert, Charles, St. Mary's, and southern Prince George's counties.

Eligibility requirements: Your HVAC equipment must be at least 2 years old and in operational condition. There is no minimum building size or energy spend. Most commercial buildings, offices, retail spaces, medical facilities, warehouses, restaurants, and houses of worship qualify.

The Process

How It Works

From first call to completed service, most projects take 2-4 weeks. We manage the entire process so you can focus on running your business.

Eligibility Check

We verify your utility account and HVAC equipment qualify for the EmPOWER Maryland program. Takes about 5 minutes over the phone.

Rebate Paperwork

We handle all the rebate application paperwork with your utility. You sign one form and we take care of the rest.

Scheduled Service

A licensed HVAC technician comes to your building on your schedule. The tune-up takes 2-4 hours depending on the number of units.

Results Report

You get a detailed report of what was found, what was fixed, and your projected energy savings. We file the final rebate paperwork.

Beyond HVAC

Other Services We Offer

HVAC tune-ups are just the beginning. Maryland Smart Energy provides a full range of commercial energy efficiency services, all backed by EmPOWER Maryland incentives.

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Most Maryland commercial buildings qualify. Find out in 5 minutes.

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