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Residential Heat Pump Rebates

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 $1,500 for residential heat pumps.

Rebate (up to $1,500)

  • 1st indoor unit: $500 if Tier 1 or $1,000 if Tier 2
  • 2nd indoor unit: $250 if Tier 1 or $500 if Tier 2

Eligibility

Heat Pump

  • Tier 1 heat pumps:
    • AHRI-rated HSPF 12.0 or greater for systems with single indoor unit
    • AHRI-rated HSPF 10.0 or greater for systems with multiple indoor units
  • Tier 2 heat pumps:
    • AHRI-rated HSPF 12.5 or greater
    • Each system is single-zone
    • Wall-mounted indoor unit
    • Installed on or after 1/1/2020
    • Home not served by natural gas

Click here for a list of most commonly rebated models.

Participant

  • Homeowners 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 will be used to heat the home throughout the heating season
  • Installed in primary living area, not a garage or outbuilding
  • 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

  • Upgrades completed within the last 12 months

Energy Loan Eligible?

  • Yes. Click here for more details

Getting Started

  1. Find a Residential Registered Vendor for heat pumps
  2. Decide on upgrade details
  3. Arrange for financing (optional)
  4. Complete the upgrade
  5. Submit the Rebate Claim Form
  6. Allow 6 weeks for rebate processing

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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