Insulation Incentives up to $9,200
Here are the federal and Efficiency Maine incentives for residential insulation projects.
See details below or click here to find an installer near you.
Federal Tax Credits up to $1,200
| Upgrade | Maximum Tax Credit* |
| Insulation Materials | $1,200 |
| Energy Audit | $150 |
| Windows | $600 |
| Exterior Doors | $250/door, $500 total |
*30% of net cost after rebate up to $1,200/year shared maximum
Efficiency Maine Rebates up to $8,000
| Upgrade | Low Income | Moderate Income | Any Income |
| Air Sealing and/or Insulation | 80% of project cost up to a $8,000 rebate | 60% of project cost up to a $6,000 rebate | 40% of project cost up to a $4,000 rebate |
| Lifetime Limits | $8,000 in rebates per condominium or building | $6,000 in rebates per condominium or building | $4,000 in rebates per condominium or building |
Efficiency Maine Rebate Eligibility
| Low Income | Moderate Income | Any Income | |
| Homeowner | Eligibility verification required for at least one homeowner or homeowner’s household member:
| Eligibility verification required:
| Homeowners of any income |
| Building Type | Single-family house, two-unit duplex, or condominium, that is located in Maine. Click here for all other building types, including:
| Single-family house, two-unit duplex, or condominium, that is located in Maine. Click here for all other building types, including:
| Single-family house, two-unit duplex, or condominium, that is located in Maine. Click here for all other building types, including:
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| Building Construction | Upgrade not part of construction of new home or addition | Upgrade not part of construction of new home or addition | Upgrade not part of construction of new home or addition |
| Building Occupancy | Owner-occupied principal residence | Owner-occupied principal residence | Any |
| Building Location | Maine | Maine | Maine |
| Insulated Space | Heated the entire heating season | Heated the entire heating season | Heated the entire heating season |
| Installer | Residential Registered Vendor for insulation and air sealing | Residential Registered Vendor for insulation and air sealing | Residential Registered Vendor for insulation and air sealing |
| Timeframe | Rebate claim form emailed or postmarked within six months of project completion | Rebate claim form emailed or postmarked within six months of project completion | Rebate claim form emailed or postmarked within six months of project completion |
| Upgrade | Upgrade installed in accordance with Weatherization Requirements Checklist. Health & safety cost capped at 25% of total air sealing and insulation project cost. | Upgrade installed in accordance with Weatherization Requirements Checklist. Health & safety cost capped at 25% of total air sealing and insulation project cost. | Upgrade installed in accordance with Weatherization Requirements Checklist. Health & safety cost capped at 25% of total air sealing and insulation project cost. |
| Eligible for Efficiency Maine Home Energy Loan? | Yes | Yes | No |
How to Get a Rebate
- Verify eligibility for enhanced low- and moderate-income rebates (if applicable)
- Hire a Residential Registered Vendor
- Reserve low- or moderate-income rebate (optional)
- Complete upgrade
- Submit rebate claim form
- Efficiency Maine sends rebate check
- File for federal tax credit (if applicable)
Terms and Conditions
Efficiency Maine does not warrant the performance of rebated upgrades. 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.