The EmPOWER Maryland Low Income Energy Efficiency Program (LIEEP) is administered by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). The following is a general overview of the LIEEP Program. For more specific program information and the latest updates, as well as information on how to apply, please contact DHCD at Energy Efficiency (maryland.gov) or call 1.855.583.8976 .
The LIEEP program helps income-eligible households with the installation of energy conservation materials in their homes at no additional cost to participants. These improvements can both reduce energy use and lower monthly utility bills. The program may provide the following types of improvements to make your home safer, healthier and more energy efficient:
Insulation in the attic, floors, and walls
Hot water system improvements
Lighting retrofits
Furnace cleaning, tuning and safety repairs
Refrigerator retrofit, if applicable
Health and safety items
Eligibility is based on your annual income and household size.
Size of Family
Maximum Annual Household Income*
1
$55,950
2
$63,900
3
$71,900
4
$79,900
5
$86,300
6
$92,975
7
$104,775
8
$116,575
each additional person
add $11,800
How to Apply
Complete the online pre-application and a representative from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development will contact you for further instruction.
Weatherization Assistance Program
The Weatherization Assistance Program is administered by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s (DHCD) Housing and Building Energy Programs section. The following is a general overview of the Weatherization Assistance Program. For more specific Program information and the latest updates, as well as information on how to apply, please contact DHCD at Weatherization Assistance Program (maryland.gov) or call 1.855.583.8976 .
Program Overview
The Weatherization Assistance Program operated by the Department of Housing and Community Development’s Housing and Building Energy Programs section, helps eligible limited income households across the State of Maryland with the installation of energy conservation materials in their homes.
Eligibility is based on your annual income and household size. Household income must be re-certified at least once per year to remain in the program.
