2024 Shop Maryland Energy Weekend

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This monthly newsletter is a way to distribute and transmit all things energy-related to our community.

Montgomery Energy Connection is a network of County Government and community partners. Created to provide customized education on the benefits of energy efficiency, availability of programs, and opportunities for assistance.

Thursday, February 15, 2024 | Montgomery Energy Connection

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Our regularly scheduled monthly newsletter be in your inbox next week but we didn't want you to miss out on this amazing opportunity!!! 


What is Shop Maryland Energy Weekend?

Shop Maryland Energy Weekend is an annual three-day period from 12:01 a.m. Saturday, February 17 and continues through 11:59 p.m. Monday, February 19, 2024 when Maryland’s sales and use tax does not apply to the sale of solar water
heaters and certain Energy Star products.

What can you buy tax-free during Shop Maryland Energy Weekend?

The sales and use tax does not apply to solar water heaters or to the
following products Energy Star products during Shop Maryland Energy
weekend:

  • air conditioners
  • clothes washers
  • clothes dryers
  • furnaces
  • heat pumps
  • standard size refrigerators
  • dehumidifiers
  • boilers
  • programmable thermostats

For more details about Shop Maryland Energy Weekend, including additional details for vendors, commercial buyers, and special situations like rental and layaway purchases, visit marylandtaxes.gov and search Shop Maryland Energy Weekend.

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How Can I Find ENERGY STAR Products?

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When you shop for a qualifying ENERGY STAR product, look for the ENERGY STAR label. The ENERGY STAR logo is on all qualified products that meet specific standards for energy efficiency. But remember, only the specific items listed above qualify for the Shop Maryland Energy Weekend savings. Search for ENERGY STAR products by visiting www.energystar.gov/

The sales and use tax exemption applies to qualifying purchases made in person or online, provided that the seller has acted to immediately fill the order and the buyer has paid for the product during the Shop Maryland Energy Weekend. Transactions for back-ordered products where the buyer is not billed until the product ships do not qualify for the exemption. 


Shop Your Utility Marketplace

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The utility marketplace is run by your utility supplier and provides you energy efficient products that help build a smart, connected, comfortable home.

You will have to log in using your Account Number and then these prices are comparable to other online marketplaces.