Buy Energy-Saving Products Feb. 19-21 or Apply for Energy Rebates
Homeowners thinking about upgrading an appliance, replacing a refrigerator, or even changing a light bulb, can do so tax free on Presidents Day weekend.
On Feb. 19-21, purchases of the following energy-efficient Energy Star products are free from Maryland’s 6% sales tax:
- Air conditioners.
- Washers and dryers.
- Furnaces.
- Heat pumps.
- Boilers.
- Solar water heaters (tax exempt at all times).
- Standard-size refrigerators.
- Dehumidifiers.
- Programmable thermostats.
- LED light bulbs.
Learn more about Energy Star products at www.energystar.gov. Learn more about the tax-free weekend by visiting marylandtaxes.gov/divisions/comp/peter-franchot.php.
In addition, Pepco offers customers rebates on Energy Star appliances. Learn more at homeenergysavings.pepco.com/appliance-rebate-program.
Washington Gas also offers residential and commercial rebates, including, for residential customers, rebates on furnaces, gas clothes dryers and standard or tankless water heaters. Learn more at washingtongas.com/rebates.
Energy assistance may be available for customers having trouble paying their utility bills. Visit bit.ly/utilityassistance.
Find more energy-saving tips at www.washingtongas.com/safety-education/
education/winter-preparedness and additional resources at mygreenmontgomery.org.