Become A Qualified Partner
Many businesses can benefit from guidance in selecting energy efficient equipment and applying for incentives. Our network of Qualified Partners provides the assistance businesses 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.
Trade allies have been integral to Efficiency Maine’s success in helping Maine businesses reduce their energy consumption and save money. When you become a Qualified Partner, your business becomes eligible to provide services and Efficiency Maine rebates to businesses, nonprofits, municipalities, and multifamily buildings. If you’re interested in working on residential projects, click here.
Qualified Partners get exceptional support
Gain Access to These Benefits
- All Efficiency Maine training programs
- Technical information and advice from energy efficiency experts
- Project assistance from an Efficiency Maine field personnel
- Exclusive Efficiency Maine Qualified Partner website featuring:
- Energy-efficiency training opportunities
- Frequently asked questions
- 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
- Efficiency Maine and Qualified Partner promotional materials
- Co-op advertising opportunities and access to Efficiency Maine display signs and logo
- Increased exposure on the Efficiency Maine website through the widely used Qualified Partner Locator Tool
Earn Recognition and Network
- Certificate of Qualification for display at your place of business, to be updated annually
- Monthly meetings to introduce new program features and marketing initiatives
- Attend and participate in advisory groups
Qualified Partner License Requirements
| Solution Type | Required Credentials |
| Agriculture | 1) Maine Electrician’s License (Master or Journeyman) |
| Architect or Engineering | 1) Maine Architect License OR 1) Maine Professional Engineer (PE) License |
| Auditor or Consultant | 1) Commercial Energy Auditor (CEA) OR 1) AEE Certified Energy Manager (CEM) OR 1) Maine Professional Engineer (PE) License OR 1) NCQPL Lighting Certified Professional (LC) |
| Compressed Air | 1) Maine Electrician’s License (Master or Journeyman) |
| HVAC/Heat Pumps | 1) Maine Electrician’s License (Master or Journeyman) 2) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Section 608, Type II 3) Heat pump installer training provided by a manufacturer |
| Lighting | 1) Maine Electrician’s License (Master or Journeyman) |
| Multifamily Insulation/Air Sealing | 1) Maine Limited Energy Auditor Technician (LEAT) license OR 1) Maine Fuel Board License (Master or Journeyman, Solid Fuel Technician) AND Building Performance Institute (BPI) Building Analyst Certification |
| Refrigeration | 1) Maine Electrician’s License (Master or Journeyman) 2) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Section 608, Type II |
| Pellet and Wood Stoves | 1) Maine Fuel Board License (Master or Journeyman, Solid Fuel Technician) |
| Water Heating | 1) Maine Plumber’s License (Master or Journeyman) |