Browse through these examples of Maine homeowners and businesses who are already saving energy using Efficiency Maine programs.
40 new heat pumps will provide efficient heating and cooling for the seaside inn’s guests and save approximately $30,000 per year in heating and cooling costs while extending their season.
In recent years, Maine experienced some of the coldest temperatures it's seen in more than 50 years, some as low as -60°F. Some heat pump owners wondered: Will my heat pumps keep me warm?
When it was time to choose a heating system for their home, the Nelson's opted to heat and cool exclusively with heat pumps and they couldn't be happier.
Jim and Renee used to heat exclusively with wood. Now their heat pumps keep their home comfortable year round and they don't have to get up at night to stoke the fire.
Jeff is a born-and-bred Mainer who likes to save money. His heat pumps keep his home comfortable all year long and save him money compared to the cost of running his old heating system.
In recent years, Maine experienced some of the coldest temperatures it's seen in more than 50 years, some as low as -60°F. Some heat pump owners wondered: Will my heat pumps keep me warm?
When it was time to choose a heating system for their home, the Nelson's opted to heat and cool exclusively with heat pumps and they couldn't be happier.
Jim and Renee used to heat exclusively with wood. Now their heat pumps keep their home comfortable year round and they don't have to get up at night to stoke the fire.
Jeff is a born-and-bred Mainer who likes to save money. His heat pumps keep his home comfortable all year long and save him money compared to the cost of running his old heating system.
Find out how to eliminate drafts, save on your heating costs, and make your home more comfortable through air sealing.
Hear from homeowners and plumbers about their high level of satisfaction with heat pump water heaters.
Learn how this quasi-municipal corporation received almost $40,000 in Efficiency Maine incentives and saved an estimated 138,000kWh of electricity annually with a high-efficiency aeration blower upgrade.
In recent years, Norridgewock has completed nine projects that have received a total of $45,173 in efficiency incentives.
See how Orono saved energy and money by making energy efficiency upgrades at its wastewater treatment facility.
See how Unity saved energy and money by organizing a community-wide weatherization effort.
See how Thomaston saved energy and money by making energy efficiency upgrades at its wastewater treatment facility.
See how Strong saved energy and money by making energy efficiency upgrades.
Using federal stimulus funds, 11 Maine communities saved significant resources and realized other benefits by reducing energy use and improving energy efficiency at town halls and other municipal buildings.
See how Allagash saved energy and money by making numerous efficiency upgrades to its community center and fire station.
See how Farmington saved energy and money by installing solar panels at its wastewater treatment plant.
See how the Town of Alfred saved energy and money by making numerous efficiency upgrades to its town hall.
See how St. Francis saved energy and money by making numerous energy efficiency upgrades to its town office and fire station.
Robbins Lumber saved $248,000 upfront for their energy-efficiency project with Efficiency Maine incentives. Learn how installing high-efficiency equipment helps pay for itself over time with savings on electricity and propane.
Standard Biocarbon used a $367,000 incentive from Efficiency Maine to install an advanced heat recovery drying system instead of a simpler propane-fired dryer. The project is predicted to save 3,688 MMBtus of fuel every year, saving nearly $30,000 annually.
Learn how Quarry Road Trails in Waterville uses high-efficiency snowmaking technology to ensure reliable winter conditions, promote sustainability, and reduce energy costs.
Learn how Backyard Farms uses high-efficiency technology to grow fresh tomatoes year-round while reducing heating fuel usage and promoting sustainable agriculture across New England.
The refrigeration upgrades not only produced compressor and condenser fan energy savings, but also improved the performance of the refrigeration system.
40 new heat pumps will provide efficient heating and cooling for the seaside inn’s guests and save approximately $30,000 per year in heating and cooling costs while extending their season.
In 2018, BIW launched an effort to upgrade the building with the goals of improving air quality, increasing winter space temperature, reducing the negative pressure, and saving energy.
Fryeburg Academy is now saving more than 1,890 gallons of heating oil annually since installing their VRF systems.
Efficiency Maine was able to offer a $55,178 incentive on the $199,342 project, bringing the payback period down from 5.1 years to 2.7 years.
Built in the 1970s, the facility’s original splash aeration system was ageing and underperforming. Annual Energy Savings: 726,204 kWh, 158 kW (summer demand).
With the help of Efficiency Maine's Distributor Screw-In LED Program, Furniture Superstore in South Portland replaced its 800 75-watt PAR30 incandescent bulbs with 13-watt LEDs. Electricity savings is estimated to be $22,800 per year.
Portland Dry Goods worked with Efficiency Maine to replace 90 PAR20 bulbs and 10 MR16 window display lights with energy-saving LEDs. In doing so they inspired other Old Port retailers to make similar upgrades.
With help from Efficiency Maine, St. Mary’s Health System installed a Combined Heat and Power (CHP) unit in Lewiston. The new system generates electricity on site, using the waste heat for various domestic hot water needs in the facility.
Oxford Networks made energy efficient improvements by installing high-efficiency lighting and cooling systems. Their new systems help provide uninterrupted access to customer servers. Find out how.
With help from Efficiency Maine’s business incentive program, MTA Accounting installed mini-split heat pump units.
Learn how Jasper Wyman & Son keep their blueberries cool with an energy efficient refrigeration system.
