Home Energy Audits in Maryland
A home energy audit is a diagnostic assessment of how your home uses and loses energy. It replaces guesswork with data and is the required first step for the BGE Home Performance with ENERGY STAR rebate program.York Home Performance provides BPI-certified home energy audits throughout Maryland. As a BGE HPwES approved contractor, we perform audits that qualify for the program and guide you from the audit through to BGE rebate approval.
Why the Audit Comes First in Maryland
Most Maryland homeowners contact us because something feels off. Rooms that won’t stay comfortable, energy bills that keep climbing without explanation, drafts they can’t track down, or musty odors they can’t explain. A home energy audit identifies the root cause of those problems rather than guessing at solutions.
The BGE Home Performance with ENERGY STAR program requires a qualifying home energy audit before approving any rebates on insulation, air sealing, or other improvements. You cannot skip the audit and receive rebates on work alone.
Beyond the rebate requirement, the audit ensures that our recommendations are based on your specific home’s performance rather than general assumptions. Maryland homes vary significantly across construction eras and counties, and the diagnostic data tells us exactly where improvements will deliver the most return for your situation.
What We Test in a Maryland Home Energy Audit
When we arrive, we start with a visual inspection of your home’s exterior and interior, from the foundation to the attic, including all exterior walls that make up your home’s envelope. We check for obvious gaps, review existing insulation, and listen carefully to your specific concerns and questions. Then we run the following diagnostic and safety tests.
Blower Door Test
Measures your home's total air leakage rate under controlled conditions. Required by the BGE HPwES program to establish the pre-improvement baseline. We run a post-work test after air sealing to verify the improvement and satisfy BGE documentation requirements.
Thermal Imaging
An infrared camera reveals heat loss through walls, ceilings, and floors, missing or damaged insulation, and air leakage locations. Particularly valuable in Maryland where older construction often conceals significant insulation gaps.
Carbon Monoxide Testing
We test all combustion appliances for CO production and spillage. Required by BPI protocol before any air sealing work. A safety check that identifies equipment problems before they become health hazards.
Gas Leak Detection
We check all gas appliances and connections with a combustible gas detector. Catches small leaks that would not be noticeable under normal conditions.
UTILITY REBATE PROGRAMS
BGE Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Rebates
Baltimore Gas and Electric offers the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR program, which provides rebates of up to $7,500 on qualifying insulation, air sealing, and home performance improvements for BGE customers throughout Maryland.York Home Performance is an approved BGE HPwES contractor. We handle all BGE rebate paperwork on your behalf and check your eligibility as part of every estimate. You do not need to sort out the program details before calling.
Why Maryland Homeowners Choose York Home Performance
BGE HPwES Approved
As an approved BGE Home Performance with ENERGY STAR contractor, we can process your rebates directly and guide you through the program requirements from start to finish.
BPI Certified
Our team holds BPI Building Analyst and Envelope Professional certifications required by the BGE program. We assess and install to the standards the program demands.
Diagnostic First
We use blower door testing and thermal imaging on every project. Our recommendations come from what the data shows, not from what is easiest to sell.
13+ Years of Experience
Founded in 2013 and serving Maryland continuously since then. Our owners, Noah Glatfelter and Robert Silverman, are both BPI certified and personally involved in every project.
Frequently Asked Questions About Home Energy Audits in Maryland
Is a home energy audit required for BGE rebates?
Yes. The BGE Home Performance with ENERGY STAR program requires a qualifying home energy audit before approving and paying for any insulation or air sealing improvements. We perform qualifying audits and guide you through the full BGE program process.
How long does a home energy audit take in Maryland?
Most home energy audits take two to three hours depending on the size of the home and the number of combustion appliances to test.
What happens after the audit?
After the audit we review the results with you, explain what the testing found, identify qualifying BGE HPwES improvements, and give you a written cost estimate including the projected BGE rebate. There is no obligation to proceed with any work.
Will the audit identify safety issues?
Yes. Carbon monoxide testing and gas leak detection are standard parts of every audit we conduct. These tests identify combustion appliance problems and gas leaks that may not be detectable under normal conditions.
Do you provide energy audits outside of Baltimore?
Yes. We serve homeowners throughout Maryland including Harford, Carroll, Howard, andAnne Arundel county. Call us to confirm service in your area.
Get an Energy Audit Estimate in Maryland
We serve homeowners throughout Maryland, including Baltimore City, Harford County, Carroll County, Baltimore County, Howard County, and the surrounding region. No pressure. No obligation. Just an honest assessment from a BGE-approved, BPI-certified contractor with over a decade of experience serving Maryland.