Maryland

Regulations

No state-wide regulations on wood or pellet stoves that we are aware of at the moment. Check with your local authority on building codes to be sure.

Incentives

Financial Incentive: Rebate (NO LONGER ACTIVE)
Type: Residential
For: Wood and pellet stoves
Incentive Amount: $500 for wood stoves, $700 for pellet stoves

Summary:  

The Maryland Energy Administration used to provide rebates for wood and pellet stoves. Wood and pellet stoves had to have an efficiency listing of 75% or higher to be eligible for the rebate. The rebates were $500 for wood stoves and $700 for pellet stoves. Additional qualifications included securing a permit for the installation, based on county requirements, and professional installation or inspection.

If you believe this was an important program, please contact MEA to encourage them to reinstate it.

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Contact Information:

Maryland Energy Administration

Email: cerp.mea@maryland.gov

Phone: 410-537-4097

Link:

https://energy.maryland.gov/Residential/Pages/incentives/woodstoves.aspx