Washington Gas Maryland residential rebate applications must be submitted by December 1, 2026. The utility's EmPOWER participation ends December 31. Homeowners planning a natural gas furnace or boiler tune-up have a specific $100 rebate route through participating contractors.
Official information checked November 2, 2026, Korea time.
Quick Summary
- Residential application deadline: December 1, 2026.
- Program conclusion: December 31, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
- Eligible heating tune-up: $100 rebate, with service costing at least $100.
- The participating contractor completes the checklist and submits the application.
Which deadline applies?
The utility's program-ending FAQ separates residential projects from commercial projects, whose application cutoff is November 1. This article covers the Maryland residential route. Do not wait until the year-end program conclusion to submit a residential application.
The FAQ says eligible projects can continue through review and payment processing in 2027. That does not extend the application deadline or guarantee a rebate. Ask the processing center about project-specific completion and closeout requirements before booking work.
Does a furnace or boiler tune-up qualify?
The Maryland tune-up page offers $100 for a natural gas furnace or boiler serviced by a Home Energy Savings contractor. It limits eligible equipment to one tune-up rebate every three years. A service costing less than $100 is ineligible.
Before scheduling, ask the contractor to confirm that your Washington Gas account, equipment and last rebated service meet the program rules. A routine appointment with a contractor outside the participating network is not the submission process described by the utility.
How to arrange the work and application
- Open the official tune-up page and use its Find Contractor link.
- Confirm participation, the quoted service cost and the December 1 submission deadline before agreeing to work.
- The contractor performs the service and completes the Washington Gas Home Heating Tune-Up Checklist.
- The contractor submits the rebate application. Ask for confirmation of submission and keep the invoice and checklist copy for follow-up.
The tune-up page describes either a rebate on the contractor invoice or a mailed check within six to eight weeks. Confirm which method your contractor uses.
Other residential rebate options
The Maryland home-program directory also lists up to $900 for selected ENERGY STAR boilers and furnaces, up to $450 for selected water heaters, and up to $100 for an ENERGY STAR dryer. These are separate equipment offers with their own requirements, not amounts added automatically to a tune-up claim.
Who can check a missing or pending rebate?
The Rebate Application Processing Center lists 1-833-286-0860, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Contact it with your contractor's submission confirmation and ask whether anything is missing. An appointment alone does not establish that an application was received.
Official Sources Used
- Washington Gas: program conclusion and deadlines
- Washington Gas: Maryland heating tune-up rules
- Washington Gas: Maryland residential programs
- Washington Gas: processing center contact
Disclaimer
Statewise Apply Guide is an independent informational website. It is not a government agency, benefits office, law firm, financial advisor, or official application portal. We do not process applications, determine eligibility, issue payments, or provide legal, tax, financial, or benefits advice. Program details, deadlines, eligibility rules, and application links may change. Always confirm information with the official agency before applying.