Business Solutions for 2021
As of December 15, 2020, SMECO’s EmPOWER Maryland Programs are awaiting renewal by the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC). Until funding is approved for 2021, no applications submitted after December 18, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. will be processed. All applications received after this date will be held for processing until after the PSC approves funding.
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Instant Savings for Business offers discounted pricing to SMECO commercial customers on qualifying energy-efficient products. Simply visit or call a participating local distributor to get instant discounts when you make energy-efficient purchases.
Benefits:
- Save money right at the register with instant discounts of up to 100 percent of the incremental cost of qualifying products.
- Lower your energy use and save on energy costs.
- Increase employee and customer satisfaction with better light quality.
Lighting:
Get instant discounts when you make energy-efficient Lighting purchases through a participating distributor.
| Fixtures | Incentive | Minimum Customer Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| *New LED exterior luminaire - 4,999 lm or less* |
$25 | $10 |
| *New LED exterior luminaire - 5,000 lm - 9,999 lm* |
$38 | $15 |
| *New LED exterior luminaire - 10,000 lm - 19,999 lm* |
$50 | $20 |
| *New LED exterior luminaire - 20,000 lm - 29,999 lm* |
$75 | $25 |
| *New LED exterior luminaire - 30,000 lm - 39,999 lm* |
$88 | $30 |
| LED recessed small trim kits (less than 8") - standard output(Must be Edison based) | $13 | $1 |
| Exit Signs- Single or Double Face** | $5 | $2 |
| New LED ENERGY STAR Fixture 1,499 Lumens or Less*** | $5 | $2 |
| New LED ENERGY STAR Fixture - 1,500 Lumens or More*** | $5 | $2 |
| New LED troffer 2x2 and 1x4 luminaire | $20 | $10 |
| New LED troffer 2x4 luminaire | $30 | $10 |
| New LED flat panel 2x2 and 1x4 luminaire | $8 | $10 |
| New LED flat panel 2x4 luminaire | $15 | $10 |
| New LED
linear ambient luminaire - 4ft Strip, Wrap or Vaportite luminaire |
$20 | $10 |
| New LED
high/low bay luminaire - 5,000 lm - 9,999 lm |
$38 | $15 |
| New LED
high/low bay luminaire - 10,000 lm - 19,999 lm |
$50 | $20 |
| New LED
high/low bay luminaire - 20,000 lm - 29,999 lm |
$88 | $25 |
| New LED
high/low bay luminaire - 30,000 lm - 39,999 lm |
$100 | $30 |
| New LED
high/low bay luminaire - 5,000 lm - 9,999 lm |
$38 | $15 |
| Lamps | Incentive | Minimum Customer Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| HLED (Type A and Type B) | $60-$80 | $2 |
| Type B TLED (T8 and T5/T5HO) | $5 | $2 |
| Reduced Wattage Fluorescent Lamps (T8 and T5/T5HO) | $2 | $0.75 |
| Type A TLED (T8 and T5/T5HO) | $5 | $2 |
| LED A19 Lamps | $5 | $1 |
| LED A21 Lamps | $8 | $1 |
| LED Candelabra | $6 | $1 |
| LED Globes | $5 | $1 |
| LED CFL Replacement Lamps (CFLEDs) | $9 | $1 |
| LED Integral Replacement Lamps (BR and R) | $6 | $1 |
| LED MR16 lamps | $6 | $1 |
| LED PAR20 | $6 | $1 |
| LED PAR30 Lamps | $9 | $1 |
| LED PAR38 Lamps | $12 | $1 |
* = Maximum quantity is 10
** = Must be 3 Watts or less with battery back up
*** = ENERGY STAR® fixtures must either be inseparable or be packaged with an ENERGY STAR qualifying lamp from the manufacturer. Screw or plug-in based recessed trim kits are not eligible for this measure.
Lighting Distributors:
Visit a participating Lighting distributor to start receiving instant discounts for your business!
Participating Distributors
| Bulbs.com 1-888-455-2800 |
| Capital Electric 4382 Crain Highway White Plains, MD 20695 301-855-3232 Shawn Sterling, Branch Manager |
| Commercial Green Solutions 1-800-808-6991 Rick West, VP Sales and Marketing |
| C.N. Robinson Lighting Supply 4318 Washington Blvd. Baltimore, MD 21227 410-242-4172 Kelly Gray, Branch Manager |
| Geller Lighting Supply 3720 Commerce Dr #1101 Baltimore, MD 21227 410-247-3636 Christina Sherwood, Utility Program Coordinator |
| Green Way Lighting 10832 Williamson Ln, Cockeysville, MD 21030 800-440-0156 Janell Baikauskas, Utility Program Manager |
| HD Supply Facilities Maintenance 1020 Airport 100 Way, Hanover. MD 21076 410-691-7889 Chris Boyle, Utility Program Manager |
| Rexel 1030 Prince Frederick Blvd., Prince Frederick, MD 20678 301-855-1050 Elisabeth Whittaker, Branch Manager 70 Industrial Park Dr, Unit 3A Waldorf, MD 20601 301-843-5232 Gareth Kinglock, Branch Manager |
| Shepherd Electric 7401 Pulaski Hwy Baltimore, MD 21237-2529 410-866-6000 Erik Sigmon, Branch Manager 13150 Mid Atlantic Boulevard Suite #100, Laurel, MD 2070 301-595-9000 Jeff Ring, Branch Manager |
| United Electric 12045 Trade Zone Court, Waldorf, MD 20601 301-645-6300 Cindy Dorsey, Branch Manager |
HVAC:
Get instant discounts when you make energy-efficient HVAC purchases through a participating distributor.
HVAC Equipment
| Unit Type | Instant Discount |
|---|---|
| Air Conditioning Single Package, Split, and Single Package & Split |
$200 per ton |
| Air Source Heat Pumps Single Package, Split, and Single Package & Split |
$200 per ton |
| TAC, PTHP, VTAC, and VTHP Single Package < 9,000 Btu/h |
$50 per unit |
| PTAC, PTHP, VTAC, and VTHP Single Package ≥ 9,000 and < 12,000 Btu/h |
$75 per unit |
| PTAC, PTHP, VTAC, and VTHP Single Package ≥ 12,000 Btu/h |
$100 per unit |
| Ductless Mini-Split Air Conditioner and Heat Pump |
$100 per ton |
Requirements
Air Conditioning Units
| Type | Cooling Capacity | Minimum Requirements | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Btu/h | Tons | SEER/IEER | EER | HSPF/COP | |
| Single Package | < 65,000 | < 5.4 | 16 | N/A | N/A |
| Split | < 65,000 | < 5.4 | 16 | N/A | N/A |
| Single Package & Split | > 65,000 and < 135,000 | ≥ 5.4 and < 11.25 | 14 | 12 | N/A |
| Single Package & Split | ≥ 135,000 and < 240,000 | ≥ 11.25 and < 20 | 13.2 | 11.8 | N/A |
Air Source Heat Pump Units
| Type | Cooling Capacity | Minimum Requirements | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Btu/h | Tons | SEER/IEER | EER | HSPF/COP | |
| Single Package | < 65,000 | < 5.4 | 16 | N/A | 8.2 |
| Split | < 65,000 | < 5.4 | 16 | N/A | 9 |
| Single Package & Split | > 65,000 and < 135,000 | ≥ 5.4 and < 11.25 | 13 | 12 | 3.4 |
| Single Package & Split | ≥ 135,000 and < 240,000 | ≥ 11.25 and < 20 | 12 | 10.8 | 3.3 |
PTAC and VTAC Units (All single package)
| Cooling Capacity | Minimum Requirements | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Btu/h | Tons | SEER/IEER | EER | HSPF/COP |
| < 9,000 | < 3/4 | N/A | 12 | N/A |
| ≥ 9,000 and < 12,000 | ≥ 3/4 and < 1 | N/A | 11.4 | N/A |
| ≥ 12,000 | ≥ 1 | N/A | 10.5 | N/A |
PTHP and VTHP Units (All single package)
| Cooling Capacity | Minimum Requirements | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Btu/h | Tons | SEER/IEER | EER | HSPF/COP |
| < 9,000 | < 3/4 | N/A | 11.7 | 3.4 |
| ≥ 9,000 and < 12,000 | ≥ 3/4 and < 1 | N/A | 11 | 3.3 |
| ≥ 12,000 | ≥ 1 | N/A | 10.11 | 3.1 |
Ductless Mini-Split Air Conditioners and Heat Pump Units
| Type | Cooling Capacity | Minimum Requirements | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Btu/h | Tons | SEER/IEER | EER | HSPF/COP | |
| Ductless Mini-Split A/C | All Sizes | All Sizes | 16 | All Sizes | N/A |
| Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump | All Sizes | All Sizes | 16 | All Sizes | 8.2 |
HVAC equipment must be listed with the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI). Also, you’ll need to pay sales tax on the pre-incentive prices.
One incentive per measure. If a customer receives an incentive on an equipment purchase, they cannot claim a second incentive on that same piece of equipment through any other SMECO Business Solutions Program application.
HVAC Distributors:
Visit a participating HVAC distributor to start receiving instant discounts for your business!
Participating Distributors:
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Eligibility:
Instant Savings for Business is available to SMECO business customers and contractors who install qualifying products in commercial facilities within SMECO’s service area. SMECO business customers who accept promotional pricing through Instant Savings for Business may not apply for any additional incentives for the same equipment, nor are they eligible for any additional price markdowns.
If you have questions about Instant Savings for Business eligibility, call 1-866-235-6044 or e-mail business@smeco.coop.
Beginning April 1, 2018, all incentive payments for Business Solutions program participants will be made electronically or via bill credit.
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