Tools & Resources
The following program materials were designed to provide businesses with the information and tools necessary to make energy-wise decisions. If you have questions about our program or need technical assistance, please call 1-866-376-2463, or e-mail us at EffMaineBiz@roadrunner.com and we will be happy to assist you.
MATERIALS
General program materials outline program guidelines and eligibility, as well as prescriptive and custom incentives.
- Business Program Brochure (PDF)*
- Prescriptive Incentives (PDF)*
- Agricultural Prescriptive Incentives (PDF)*
- LED Prescriptive Incentives (PDF)*
- Custom Incentives (PDF)*
- Incentive Check Application Guidelines (PDF)*
- Project Completion Checklist (PDF)*
- Glossary of Terms (PDF)*
- Qualified Partner Logo Guidelines (PDF)*
APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE ONLINE
You can submit your prescriptive incentive applications online. Just go to your own password-protected web page, click to open a new application form and fill it in. You can choose to save a partially completed form, or you can click "submit" and you're done. You'll receive an instant email informing you that the application was received.
NOTE: You still need to fax or email your product specification sheet and proof of purchase, as before.
Or Download Applications: Current application forms are available on our website in printable PDF format, or by calling us at 866-376-2463.
NOTE: Prescriptive incentive applications are updated regularly. If you already have applications on hand, please be sure that your application is current.
TECHNICAL SHEETS, TIPS & INFORMATION
More information provided on various measures and energy-saving ideas
- Lighting Guide
- Industrial Lighting for Efficiency and Productivity (PDF)*
- Upgrading Fluorescent Lamps and Ballasts (PDF)*
- Occupancy Sensors (PDF)*
- Energy Efficient Refrigeration (PDF)*
- Commercial Ice-Makers (PDF)*
- Plan Ahead and be Ready - Before Motors Fail (PDF)*
- Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) (PDF)*
- Compressed Air Systems (PDF)*
- Rooftop Units: Savings Analysis Worksheet (PDF)*
- Dairy Farm Energy Savings Ideas (PDF)*
- Energy Saving Tips for Grocery and Convenience Stores (PDF)*
- Restaurant Energy Fitness Check List (PDF)*
ENERGY-SAVING ARTICLES
These are free articles for use in newsletters or publications:
- Going Carbon Free (Word)
- Going Green is Easier and More Affordable than Ever (Word)
- How Going Green Can Put You in the Black (Word)
- HVACs – Comfortable and Efficient? It’s Possible! (Word)
- Four Steps to Saving Energy with Lighting (Word)
- Use Your Business Equipment More... and Save Energy (Word)
- Give Productivity a Boost and Save Money with Energy-Efficient Workplace Lighting (Word)
- Closing the Door on High Refrigeration Costs (Word)
- After the Energy Audit: Getting Help With Efficiency Upgrades (Word)
- Energy Audits Can Help Save You Money (Word)
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
- Technical Assistance Form and Guidelines (PDF)*. For more information email: effmainebiz@roadrunner.com
- ENERGY STAR®
- Consortium for Energy Efficiency, Inc.
- Maine Department of Environmental Protection Recycling Site
SERVICES FOR MAINE BUSINESSES
In addition to cash incentives, the Efficiency Maine Business Program offers the following services:
- Assistance qualifying and applying for Efficiency Maine incentives as well as other incentives and opportunities
- Education and training
- Technical assistance
- Information and guidance for purchasing energy-efficient electric products and equipment
- Self-survey tools to help businesses identify and evaluate electricity savings opportunities
- Help locating participating suppliers and contractors who can assist in the installation and maintenance of energy-efficient electric equipment.
* To request a hard copy/printed version of the Word or PDF documents listed above, please contact Jean.M.Guzzetti@efficiencymaine.com. Please allow 10 days for delivery from the time of request.
