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Energy Resources for State and Local Governments

EmPOWER Maryland - Leveraging relationships and experience

EmPOWER Maryland’s low-income programs have helped to eliminate or reduce the up-front costs of efficiency measures, minimize administrative burdens on participants, and provide coordinated services through a statewide network of trusted partners. DHCD has achieved these results by providing end-to-end services under one application process, emphasizing strong customer service, and prioritizing accurate measurement of savings, among other strategies.

Learn more about the key features, approaches, partners, funding sources, and achievements of this program in the program profile. 

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