Energy efficiency is one of the most immediate and effective tools available to lower utility bills, reduce overall energy use, and reduce emissions.
Across Maryland and Virginia, energy efficiency programs offered by Washington Gas are already delivering meaningful results by helping customers save money and reduce overall energy demand.
In 2025 alone, nearly 200,000 Washington Gas customers in Maryland and 200,000 more in Virginia benefited from lower energy bills through energy efficiency initiatives.
Our Maryland and Virginia programs have been successful in reducing emissions.
In Maryland, our approved energy efficiency programs are projected to reduce over 475,000 metric tons of GHG emissions from 2024 to 2026, equivalent to talking 109,000 cars off the road for one year.
In Virginia, our programs are projected to reduce over 222,000 metric tons of GHG emissions from 2025 to 2028. That’s the same as taking 51,000 cars off the road for one year.
Energy efficiency programs also strengthen local economies and create jobs. According to the latest state data, the energy efficiency industry supports 69,000 jobs in Maryland and 79,000 jobs in Virginia.
Bill savings, reduced energy use, and job creation help maximize benefits for our customers and communities.
Unfortunately, not all customers in the region have equal access to these opportunities.
While Maryland and Virginia residents are seeing real savings and emissions reductions, customers in Washington, D.C. remain on the sidelines. Washington Gas filed its proposal for an expanded energy efficiency program in the District in 2023. Unfortunately, the Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia has not taken any action.
This delay has real consequences. Continued inaction means lost savings for families, as well as fewer tools to manage energy costs.
For comparison, since 2023, Washington Gas customers who have taken advantage of our energy efficiency programs in Maryland have enjoyed $6.6 million in savings. The figures are similar in Virginia, where customers have saved $4.9 million.
At a time when affordability is a top priority for many households, access to proven energy efficiency programs is more important than ever.
For our Maryland and Virginia customers, you can get started on your energy efficiency options for your home or business by visiting wgsmartsavings.com/. Among the most popular offerings is the no-cost Home Energy Conservation Kit, which includes tools like spray foam sealant and faucet aerators to help reduce energy use right away.
For more than 175 years, Washington Gas has provided reliable and affordable energy across the region. Today, that commitment extends to helping customers make smarter energy choices that benefit both their wallets and by making meaningful reductions in emissions.
The progress in Maryland and Virginia shows what is possible when energy efficiency programs are put into action.
Expanding access to these programs across the entire region would ensure that all customers can share the benefits.