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Residential Heat Pump Rebates

Rebate Claim Form
 

Tens of thousands of heat pumps have been installed in homes and businesses across Maine. They are the most popular heating system across all of Efficiency Maine’s rebates because they offer highly efficient heating, air conditioning, and dehumidification. Efficiency Maine offers rebates of up to $1,200 for residential heat pumps. Click here to find a contractor near you.

Rebate (up to $1,200)

  • Tier 1 heat pumps:
    • $400 for 1st indoor unit
    • $200 for 2nd indoor unit
  • Tier 2 heat pumps:
    • $800 for 1st indoor unit
    • $400 for 2nd indoor unit

Eligibility

Heat Pump

  • Tier 1 heat pumps:
    • AHRI-rated HSPF2 of 9.5 or greater if installed on or after 1/1/23
      (Note: Units installed on or before 6/30/2023 also qualify if they have an AHRI-rated HSPF 10.0 or greater for systems with multiple indoor units or a ducted indoor unit OR AHRI-rated HSPF 12.0 or greater for systems with a single indoor unit.)
  • Tier 2 heat pumps:
    • Home does not have natural gas utility account
    • AHRI-rated HSPF2 of 10.4 or greater if installed on or after 1/1/23 (Note: Units installed on or before 6/30/2023 also qualify if they have an AHRI-rated HSPF 12.5 or greater.)

Regardless of which indoor unit is installed, if an outdoor unit has any indoor/outdoor combination with a qualifying HSPF/HSPF2 efficiency rating in the AHRI database, then the installed combination qualifies for a rebate.

Click here for a list of most commonly rebated models.

Participant

  • Homeowner of any income

Building

  • Installed in a 1- to 4-unit residential building located in Maine. For larger buildings, including 5 or more attached condominiums, see Commercial Programs
  • Rebated heat pumps used throughout entire heating season
  • Lifetime limit is two heat pump indoor unit rebates per dwelling (a dwelling is a residential unit with a dedicated kitchen, sleeping area, and bathroom)

Installer

  • Residential Registered Vendor for heat pumps
  • Installed according to the Heat Pump Installation Requirements Checklist

Timeframe

  • Rebate claim form emailed or postmarked within six months of project completion

Energy Loan Eligible?

  • Yes. Click here for more details

How to Get a Rebate

  1. Hire a Residential Registered Vendor
  2. Complete upgrade
  3. Submit rebate claim form
  4. Receive rebate check in mail

Terms and Conditions

Only one rebate will be paid for any given upgrade. Efficiency Maine does not warrant the performance of rebated upgrade. Program and incentives subject to change or termination. Please allow six weeks for rebate processing. Incomplete information may delay or disqualify your rebate. Efficiency Maine reserves the right to verify installation and perform an inspection.

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