For Our Participating Energy Advisors
Thank you for your continued support for our Maine PACE and PowerSaver Loan programs. With your help, hundreds of Mainers are saving energy and money this year with Efficiency Maine financing. We know you recognize the benefits that these loans offer to both you and your customers. To continue this success, we are excited to announce the availability of new marketing materials available to support you in offering loans to your customers. We’ve created a best practices guide to help you promote PACE and PowerSaver Loans titled, “Promote Efficiency Maine Loans and Build Your Business: 10 Tips & Tools.” Please contact Dana Fischer for a copy of the guide.
As of April 30, 2012, Participating Energy Advisors will be eligible to receive up to $300 per unit in 1 to 4 unit buildings for conducting a minimum of 6 hours of blower door driven air-sealing and insulation work per unit to provide immediate savings to homeowners. A smaller incentive is also being made for test out reporting on completed weatherization projects where the projects are projected to exceed 20% projected energy savings or are funded through Efficiency Maine loan programs. Click Here for more information about our new Direct Install Program
Loan Benefits for Your Customers
- Energy efficiency made affordable: PACE and PowerSaver Loans enable your customers to borrow up to $25,000 for pre-approved energy efficiency projects at a low interest rate (4.99% APR). Customers can pay back the loans over 5, 10 or 15 years (or up to 20 years with projects that include solar installations). The cost of the home energy assessment can be bundled into the loan.
- Quick and easy access to cash for renovations: Our updated Web page walks your customers through the quick and easy process of qualifying for a PACE Loan.
- Improved home comfort and energy savings: Energy efficiency projects allow your customers to save money on energy costs while increasing home comfort.
Loan Benefits for Energy Advisors
- Distinguish yourself from the competition: A PACE or PowerSaver Loan is a valuable financing option you can offer your customers that helps distinguish you from your competitors.
- Close the sale on contracting jobs: Efficiency Maine home energy loans require no money down, contain no hidden processing fees and offer a low interest rate for up to 15 years. Processing is easy and quick. For customers sitting on the fence about initiating renovation jobs, these loans may help move jobs forward.
- Get additional leads: Thousands of Maine customers are visiting our PACE and PowerSaver Loan Web page. Make sure your contact information is up to date so customers can easily and quickly find you when considering energy efficiency upgrades.
- Professional training: Additional programs and resources will be available soon.
We look forward to our continued partnership with you to help Mainers save energy and money and increase their home comfort. We encourage you to contact us with questions. We also would be very grateful for any feedback you may have on how we can enhance our partnership and our programs.
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