Maryland Homeowners:

Cut Your Heating Costs— Fully Covered by State Funding!

No-cost new HVAC for qualified homeowners using oil, propane, or gas heating. Lower your bills, stay warmer, and improve home comfort—funding is limited!

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Energy Saving Upgrades

Fully Covered by State Funding

for eligible Maryland households

No-cost new HVAC system & insulation for eligible homes with oil, propane, or natural gas heating.

Apply to lower your bills, improve your home, and reduce emissions!

Free new HVAC systems for fossil fuel heated homes

Outdated oil and propane systems can be expensive to maintain and waste energy. Upgrading to an energy-efficient heat pump and insulating your home can help you save on utilities while keeping you comfortable in every season.

This program helps eligible households transition to a more efficient, electric heating and cooling system— at no cost!

Lower Energy Bills – Energy efficiency home to lower monthly spending.

No Cost – All costs are covered by a Maryland Energy Administration grant for eligible households.

More Comfortable Home – Stay warm in winter, cool in summer.

Healthier Indoor Air – Reduce emissions and improve air quality.

Increase Your Home’s Value – Modern, energy-efficient upgrades boost property value.

Applications Open

Sustain Our Future Foundation is able to offer this program through a $2.2M grant from the Maryland Energy Administration.

Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis while funding lasts. Apply today!

Eligibility Criteria

Free upgrades are available households that meet the following criteria.

Annual household income(before taxes) must fall below the following amounts:

1-Person Household

$70,400

2-Person Household

$80,450

3-Person Household

$90,500

4-Person Household

$100,550

Homes currently be heated with oil, propane, or natural gas

Homes must have a separate HVAC system and utility metering

Additional factors may affect a homes readiness for retrofits

Breathe Easier & Save Energy!

No Cost Upgrades for Eligible Homes Include:

New electric heating & cooling system

New insulation & sealing gaps & drafts

Home energy audit & air quality tests

Reduce monthly energy costs

Comfort, Savings & Cleaner Air

For Eligible Maryland Households

Local households often face high energy bills due to expensive, outdated heating systems, drafts, and inadequate cooling. As weather becomes more unpredictable and energy costs soar, we are helping make homes more energy efficient.

Sustain Our Future Foundation (SOFF) secured a grant from the Maryland Energy Administration’s Energy Efficiency Equity Program to offer no-cost energy upgrades to low and moderate income Maryland households.

Potential Home Improvements

Switch from oil, propane, or gas to energy efficient electric heating & cooling

Insulate & seal gaps: reduce drafts leaking heated/cooled air by at least 20%

New ventilation fans & smart thermostats

Electric panel upgrades if needed

Anticipated Benefits to Residents

Reduce your energy consumption

Improve your home’s indoor air quality from burning oil & propane

Whole house bathroom ventilation to reduce moisture and mold growth potential

10 year warranty on all equipment installed

Who We Are

Sustain Our Future Foundation (SOFF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a sustainable future that leaves community behind. We’ve partnered with local specialists at Lumeco Energy and the Maryland Energy Administration's Energy Efficiency Equity Grant Program to help households build resilience and lower energy burdens through energy efficiency.

Hear From Our Clients

When you're happy, we're happy!

I had an energy assessment performed by Lumeco Energy. I was very pleased with the outcome. The rebate/grant I received was for insulation blown in my attic. It does not cost you NOTHING. Make that call. Thank me later

Ladii

Connecting with Lumeco Energy was a blessing. They are a very professional company with outstanding customer service and employees. I highly recommend anyone with HVAC AND ventilation issues contact them immediately get an energy audit and become a happy customer like myself

Antwain Merriweather

Lumeco Energy did an outstanding job updating my home's energy efficiency. Their expert was very knowledgeable, professional, and displayed outstanding customer service. Awesome job!

R Ray

Free Energy Upgrades for Eligible Homes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Contact us if you questions:

Are there any costs to households?

No, this program full funds the entire process for households that meet eligibility criteria. No payment will be required at any point in the process.

What documents are required?

✔️ Income verification documentation is required for all employed household members. This can include recent pay stubs, an employer letter, or proof of participation in a state-funded low-income program.

✔️ A recent utility bill (within the last three months).

How long does the process take?

The initial application takes less than 5 minutes. If you qualify, we’ll schedule your free home energy audit, and upgrades can be completed in weeks.

What is the application process?

✔️ SOFF verifies eligibility and issues notifies applicants whether they are eligible.

✔️ Lumeco Energy conducts free energy audit to check the home for health, safety, insulation, and electrification readiness.

✔️ Homes must meet weatherization and electrical upgrade requirements.

✔️ If the home has prior state-funded upgrades, it may not qualify.

Which households are eligible?

Learn more about the eligibility criteria. We also support households connect to alternative opportunities for those who don't qualify.

What improvements can households receive?

✔️ Electrification: replace air source heat pump HVAC

✔️ Weatherization: insulation and sealing gaps/drafts

✔️ Health and safety improvements such as whole-house ventilation and pre-weatherization

Are there health benefits to switching to electric HVAC?

✔️ Fewer asthma triggers, sinus infections, and respiratory issues.

✔️ Improved indoor air quality and ventilation.

✔️ Reduced stress from high energy bills.

The Team

Sustain Our Future Foundation (SOFF) is a non-profit headquartered in Washington D.C., with staff across Maryland and the county. SOFF is collaborating with Lumeco Energy's licensed and certified team of professionals to provide home upgrades.

Program Director

Sustain Our Future Foundation

Project Manager

Sustain Our Future Foundation

Founder & CEO

Sustain Our Future Foundation

AJ Ademiluyi

Energy Auditor &

Vice President

Lumeco Energy

Sustain Our Future Foundation (SOFF) in collaboration with Lumeco Energy, is offering no-cost whole-home electrification and weatherization services to households in Baltimore and the surrounding area to reduce energy costs and enhance the health, sustainability, and resilience of households.

Eligible households will be fitted with high-efficiency electric heat pump HVAC systems and comprehensive weatherization including insulation and sealing drafts.

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