There are a couple different incentive programs for heat pump water heaters in Maryland. Pepco Energy Services customers are eligible for a $20 rebate through Pepco’s Appliance Rebate program. To qualify, the installed electric heat pump water heater must have an Energy Factor of 0.93 or greater.

Also, electric heat pump water heaters with an Energy Factor of 2 or greater qualify for the federal tax credit equal to 30 percent of the equipment and installation costs up to $1,500.