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    • Is Your Business Using Energy Efficiently?
    • Maine Scores #9 in Plug-in America’s List of Top 25 States Friendly to EVs
    • The EV Race is On.
    • How The Efficiency Maine Trust Is Saving Consumers And Businesses Billions
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    • Helping Low-Income Mainers Reduce Energy Costs
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    • Making the Most of Your Heat Pump
    • Clean Heat Pump Filters Regularly
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    • First Phase of Electric Vehicle Corridor Development Begins
    • Getting Ready for Winter Doesn’t Have to Be Scary
    • Heat Pumps – A Popular Home heating Option
    • Maximize usage of your heat pump as your primary heating system
    • Getting Ready for the Heating Season Ahead
    • Interested in heat pumps?
    • Heat Pump Cleaning Tip
    • Finding Energy Savings Paybacks: Getting a Home Energy Audit
    • 2018 Maine Municipal Association Convention
    • Heat Pump Water Heaters Could Help You Save
    • Efficiency Maine Website Resources Take Away the Guesswork
    • Start With an Energy Audit
    • Where to Begin: Navigating Your Way to Energy Savings
    • Shoppers can now really see the bargains while antiquing in Cornish
    • Find a Registered Vendor
    • Set it and Forget it.
    • It’s time for Efficiency Maine’s annual symposium
    • TJ’s Sandwich shop in Standish
    • Heat Pump User Tip – Adjust air flow direction
    • Declare Your Energy Independence
    • Energy Savings for Renters: What You Can Do
    • Want to learn more about Ductless Heat Pumps?
    • Vassalboro Senior Services Fair
    • Web Highlight: Efficiency Maine’s Compare Water Heating Tool
    • Efficiency Maine Website Resources Take Away the Guesswork
    • Energy Savings for Renters: What You Can Do
    • Saco Energy Fair
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    • Unitil Natural Gas Information Event
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    • Efficiency Maine Website Resources Take Away the Guesswork
    • How to use your Ductless Heat Pump
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    • Year in Review
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    • Sanford’s Oldest Hardware Store now has the Newest, Most Efficient Lighting
    • Efficiency Maine’s Innovation Program
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    • KVCC – Propane & Natural Gas Course: Large Industrial-Commercial Gas-Fired Equipment
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    • Building Operator Certification Level I Schedule
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    • Triennial Plan III – Stakeholder Forum 2
    • Demand Response Study and Emerging Issues Meeting
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    • Commercial and Industrial Programs: New Construction (Webinar)
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    • Efficiency Maine Trust Board Meeting
    • Triennial Plan III
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    • KVCC Ductless Mini Split Heat Pump
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    • Building Operator Certification Technical Webinar Series – Communicating Energy Performance in Your Organization
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    • Efficiency Maine Trust Board Meeting
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    • Efficiency Maine’s Annual Symposium
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    • Solar Photovoltaic Design and Installation
    • Solar PV for the Entry Level Candidate Online Course
    • The Business of Solar Heating
    • Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump Course
    • Propane and Natural Gas: Large Industrial/Commercial Gas-Fired Equipment Course
    • Energy Efficiency in Your Buildings and in Your Downtowns
    • Efficiency Maine Trust Board Meeting
    • Multifamily Efficiency Program Breakfast Event
    • Appliance Connection and Service Course
    • Basic Principles and Practices of Propane Course
    • Efficiency Maine Trust Board Meeting
    • KVCC Propane and Natural Gas: Delivery Technician Training
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    • Efficiency Maine Trust Board Meeting
    • Efficiency Maine Trust Board Meeting
    • Grants to Green Webinar
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    • Efficiency Maine Trust Board Meeting
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    • Building Operator Training in Biddeford
    • Efficiency Maine Board Meeting
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    • Efficiency Maine Board Meeting
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    • EMCC Heat Pump Training
    • Passivhaus workshop on Incremental Retrofits
    • Green Building Walking Tour, Portland
    • Green Eggs: UNE Dental School
    • KVCC Solar PV Course
    • Mini-Split Heat Pump Course
    • KVCC Electricity for Propane and Natural Gas Appliances Course
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    • Efficiency Maine Board Meeting
    • Green Eggs: Community Weatherization
    • Symposium Presentation Materials Posted
    • Solar PV Workshop for Maine Code Officials
    • Efficiency Maine Board Meeting
    • Efficiency Maine Annual Symposium and Awards Ceremony November 6
    • Heat Pump Workshop
    • Scarborough Adult Ed Course: Reducing Home Energy Costs
    • Efficiency Maine Board Meeting
    • Multifamily Energy Auditing at SMCC
    • Energy Auditor Course at SMCC
    • NESEA Green Building Open House Tours
    • Windham Adult Ed: DIY Air Sealing and Weatherization Basics
    • Mini-Split Heat Pump Training
    • Efficiency Maine Board Meeting
    • EnerPHit and Deep Energy Retrofit Forum
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    • Maine Solid Fuel Exam Preparation Course
    • Third RGGI Stakeholder Workshop
    • Efficiency Maine Trust Board Meeting
    • Second RGGI Stakeholder Workshop
    • Save the Date! Madison Energy Expo
    • RGGI Funding Stakeholder Workshop
    • Maine’s New Energy Policy
    • 2014 Maine Indoor Air Quality Conference
    • NABCEP Solar PV Entry Level Exam
    • Solar PV for the Entry Level Candidate
    • Maine Solid Fuel Exam Preparation Course
  • Category: Heat Pumps FAQ
    • Will a ductless heat pump increase my electric bill?
    • What else can they do beyond heating?
    • How many rooms can I heat with a ductless heat pump system?
    • Do I need to replace my current heating system if I want to use a ductless heat pump?
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    • Efficiency Maine Funding Opportunity Aims to Help Municipalities Accelerate Conversion to Efficient Heating and Lighting Solutions
    • Senator Susan Collins to Present 2020 Star of Energy Efficiency Award to the Efficiency Maine Trust
    • Alliance Recognizes Efficiency Maine Trust as 2020 Star of Energy Efficiency
    • Efficiency Maine Parking and Pole Lighting Initiative Helps Save Energy at More Than 30 Outdoor Locations Across the State
    • Efficiency Maine Helps Brighten More than 50 Maine Public Schools with Incentives to Support Lighting Upgrades
    • Thomaston Connects to Statewide Electric Vehicle Charging Network Using Grant from Efficiency Maine
    • Efficiency Maine Grant Funds Public Electric Vehicle Chargers in the City of Auburn
    • Efficiency Maine has Financial Incentives to Convert old, Inefficient School Lighting to LEDs
    • Governor Mills Announces New Rebates for Maine People & Businesses to Install High Performance Heat Pumps
    • Governor Mills Unveils New Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Station for Public in West Gardiner; Announces Awards to Build More Charging Stations Across Maine
    • Governor Mills and Efficiency Maine Launch Electric Vehicle Rebate Program
    • Efficiency Maine Partners with Maine Campus Compact to Weatherize Low-Income Homes
    • EFFICIENCY MAINE RECOGNIZES OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP IN ENERGY EFFICIENCY AT ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM
    • EFFICIENCY MAINE RECOGNIZES OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP IN ENERGY EFFICIENCY AT ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM
    • Changes in Efficiency Maine Incentive Levels for Businesses
    • Efficiency Maine Recognized Outstanding Leadership in Energy Efficiency at Annual Event
    • Maine Businesses Bracing for Steep Energy Price Hikes in New Year
    • Meet Andy Meyer: Efficiency Maine manager lights our way to energy-smart homes
    • Rate shock spurs closer look at energy efficiency for Maine businesses
    • Cuddledown upgrades lighting to keep costs down in Yarmouth headquarters
    • STATE ENERGY OFFICIALS ENCOURAGE BUSINESS TO PREPARE FOR WINTER AND HIGH PRICES
    • Lincolnville Community Library Completes Solar Project
    • Energy Efficiency Featured in Portland Sunday Telegram
    • Discounted Mini-Split Heat Pump Training at Eastern Maine Community College
    • Grants to Green Program Announced
    • Lincoln Paper and Tissue Focuses on Energy Efficiency
    • Rebates Spur Record Number of Heat Pump Water Heaters
    • Irving to Transform Mill With Efficient Lighting, Compressed Air
    • Efficiency Maine Reaches Milestone: Making 1,000 Multifamily Units More Energy Efficient
    • Maine Most Improved State in National Energy Efficiency Ranking
    • Maine Townsman covers EECBG program
    • Efficiency Maine helps Wyman’s Control Refrigeration Costs
    • Boothbay Harbor Non-Transmission Pilot in the News
    • RGGI Stakeholder Workshop Materials
    • Cleantech Open Accelerator
    • Scarborough ‘tri-gen’ energy system
    • Sewer District’s Efficiency Focus Keeps Rates in Line
    • Efficiency Maine Triennial Plan Update
    • Sugarloaf to Add 300 Snowmakers
    • PUC Approves Transmission Alternative for Midcoast
    • Low-interest Loans for Heating Efficiency
    • Home Tour Offers Glimpse of Benefits from Insulation
    • 2011 Year In Review
    • PowerWise Wins Competitive Grant Award
    • Round 2 Funding Opportunity – Competitive Grant Program
    • Maine PACE Loans Helps Keep Mainers Warm
    • Efficiency Maine in USA Today
    • Efficiency Maine – Year In Review Presentation
    • Efficiency Maine Presents Awards to Contractors, Customers
    • Life Lessons: Energy Efficiency and Economic Responsibility
    • Efficiency Maine Launches Save Like A Mainer
    • Bill Nemitz: Warm way to energize economy
    • Energy Efficiency Best Way to Save on Heating Expenses
    • Department of Energy Case Study: Efficiency Maine Providing the Skills Necessary to Sell Comprehensive Home Energy Upgrades
    • Maine Medical Center Garage Project Shines Light on Energy Savings
    • Saco Family Finances Home Weatherization With Maine PACE Loan
    • Rockland Homeowners First to Weatherize Home Using Pace Loan Funds
    • Philip C. Hastings Award 2011
    • Loan Program Offers Smart Way to Finance Home Energy Improvements
    • MPUC/Efficiency Maine awards $1.3 million to four Community Colleges for Energy-related Programs
    • MAINE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION-EFFICIENCY MAINE Commercial Grant Program Awards
    • $4.8 Million Awarded to Maine Towns for Energy Efficiency
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  • Can I get a loan to help finance upgrades to my small business?
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  • July 2020
  • Do I need a certain credit score to apply for financing?
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  • 2019
  • Can my business finance a lighting retrofit?
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  • Why do you need my electric bill?
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  • Finance Committee Meeting February 2019
  • Can I prepay my loan?
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  • Who receives the loan proceeds the business owner, or the contractor?
  • How and when do I pay for my share of the project?
  • Triennial Plan IV Board Workshop
  • Is there any obligation to proceed with work if I have a lighting assessment?
  • How do you calculate my energy savings?
  • What if I no longer want to participate?
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  • How does Efficiency Maine determine if I saved electricity over the course of a month?
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  • How many businesses have you worked with in Maine?
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  • How long has the program been around?
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  • Where do the lighting products come from?
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  • What happens to the old lights and fixtures?
  • Program Committee Meeting June 2018
  • What types of lights are offered through SBI?
  • What else can they do beyond heating?
  • Do I need to replace my current heating system if I want to use a heat pump?
  • Is there a temperature below which a conventional heating system is cheaper to run than a heat pump?
  • How do rebate-qualifying heat pumps compare with ones that don’t qualify for rebates?
  • Do they produce enough heat for an entire home or business?
  • Do heat pumps work in cold weather?
  • How do I find a heat pump installer near me?
  • Where do the lighting products come from?
  • What happens to the old lights and fixtures?
  • What types of lights are eligible for upgrade through SBI?
  • Can I do the installation myself?
  • My contractor is not listed, can I use my own contractor?
  • How does Efficiency Maine choose contactors?
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  • Yes, I’m interested (and eligible). What are the next steps?
  • How and when do I pay for my share of the project?
  • Is there any obligation to proceed with work if I have a lighting assessment?
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  • IS MY SEASONAL CAMP IN MAINE ELIGIBLE FOR ENERGY UPGRADE REBATES?
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  • WHERE CAN I FIND A LIST OF WOOD AND PELLET STOVES THAT QUALIFY FOR REBATES?
  • WHAT TYPES OF CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEMS QUALIFY FOR REBATES?
  • DO YOU OFFER ANY SPECIAL INCENTIVES FOR NATURAL GAS CUSTOMERS?
  • WHAT DOCUMENTATION DO I NEED TO PROVIDE WITH MY REBATE CLAIM?
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  • WHERE DO THE REBATE FUNDS COME FROM?
  • HOW DO I FIND A CONTRACTOR TO PERFORM ENERGY UPGRADE PROJECTS?
  • CAN I IMPLEMENT MULTIPLE ENERGY UPGRADES IN ANY ORDER I CHOOSE?
  • DO I HAVE TO MAKE ALL OF MY ENERGY UPGRADES AT THE SAME TIME OR CAN I DO IT OVER TIME AND STILL GET REBATES?
  • IF I'VE ALREADY RECEIVED A REBATE FOR MY CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEM WILL I QUALIFY FOR ONE FOR A HEAT PUMP?
  • WILL A DUCTLESS HEAT PUMP HEAT MY WHOLE HOUSE?
  • HOW LONG WILL I HAVE TO WAIT FOR MY REBATE?
  • HOW DO I KNOW WHICH ENERGY UPGRADES WILL GENERATE THE GREATEST RESULTS?
  • HOW DO I APPLY FOR FINANCING FOR MY ENERGY UPGRADES?
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