Become A Qualified Partner

Many businesses can benefit from outside help selecting energy efficient equipment and applying for incentives, and our network of Qualified Partners offer just the assistance they need.

With the increased importance of efficiency, rapid advances in technology, and growing demand for expertise with new equipment, now is the time to become one of our Qualified Partners. 

DID YOU KNOW...
Many highly successful equipment vendors routinely incorporate Efficiency Maine incentives into their bid proposals.

Qualified Partners get exceptional support

When your company qualifies to be an Efficiency Maine Qualified Partner, you’ll become eligible for dozens of benefits to help you gain new customers and perform your services more effectively:

Gain access to…

• All Efficiency Maine training programs—free or at a discount
• Technical information and advice from field personnel, engineers, efficiency experts and/or other technically trained professionals
• Joint sales calls between participants and Efficiency Maine field personnel
• Restricted Efficiency Maine Qualified Partner website featuring:
  • Energy-efficiency training
  • Frequently asked questions
  • "Ask us a question" email link
  • Online application submittal and email notifications
  • Project status for your individual jobs
  • Email link with email addresses for Efficiency Maine personnel
  • Energy savings calculators

Receive added exposure and marketing help

• Supply of promotional materials
• Limited co-op advertising assistance and use of Efficiency Maine display signs and logo
• Inclusion in searchable list of Qualified Partners by type, services, program and service area (indicating mileage between Partner and user’s place of business)
• Increased exposure on the Efficiency Maine website

Earn recognition and network

• Certificate of Qualification for display at your place of business, to be updated annually
• Annual Partner Awards Banquet
• Partner breakfast meetings to introduce new program features and marketing initiatives
• Attend and participate in Partner Committee Meetings

What does it take to become Qualified?

• Complete a one-time mandatory 4-hour program-orientation training class
• Participate in a minimum of 3 projects per year to remain an active Partner
• Execute an agreement with Efficiency Maine meeting certain conditions including quality-control inspections that may be required by Efficiency Maine or its contractor(s)
• Agree to indemnify and hold harmless Efficiency Maine from any legal liability
• Provide proof of $1 million insurance coverage to cover any potential liability on the part of the Partner to third persons
• Cooperate with inspections and verifications of Partner projects
• Meet certain minimum performance standards as measured by quality assurance surveys
• Provide an email address

Need help applying? Just call 866-376-2463 or email efficiencymaine@efficiencymaine.com