As temperatures climb across Maryland, air conditioning can drive monthly power charges much higher. Even so, residents may have more ways to trim those expenses than they expect.
What’s happening?
According to The BayNet, Maryland offers households multiple paths to lower summer electric expenses, from direct bill assistance to rebates and efficiency upgrades.
Applications for utility support are accepted throughout the year by the state’s Office of Home Energy Programs, which administers the Maryland Energy Assistance Program and the Electric Universal Service Program.
Eligible renters and homeowners with at least $300 in unpaid utility debt may also be able to use Arrearage Retirement Assistance. That program can pay up to $2,000 toward overdue electric bills and as much as $1,000 toward overdue gas bills. It is typically available once every five years…