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 an $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 insulation and air sealing rebates per condominium or building	$6,000 in insulation and air sealing rebates per condominium or building	$4,000 in insulation and air sealing 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: HEAP, SNAP, TANF, or MaineCare participants	Eligibility verification required: Homeowner’s Adjusted Gross Income up to $70,000 for individual tax filers, or $100,000 for joint filers	Homeowners of any income
	Homeowner: Paid difference between total project cost and rebate amount	Homeowner EITHER: Paid total project cost (and then received rebate), OR Paid difference between total project cost and rebate amount	Homeowner EITHER: Paid total project cost (and then received rebate), OR Paid difference between total project cost and rebate amount
Building Type	Single-family house, two-unit duplex, condominium, or mixed-use building with one or two housing units and no commercial electrical meter(s). Click here for all other building types.	Single-family house, two-unit duplex, condominium, or mixed-use building with one or two housing units and no commercial electrical meter(s). Click here for all other building types.	Single-family house, two-unit duplex, condominium, or mixed-use building with one or two housing units and no commercial electrical meter(s). Click here for all other building types.
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	Must be installed by an Efficiency Maine Residential Registered Vendor for insulation and air sealing	Must be installed by an Efficiency Maine Residential Registered Vendor for insulation and air sealing	Must be installed by an Efficiency Maine 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	Yes

How to Get a Rebate

Verify eligibility for enhanced low- and moderate-income rebates (if applicable)
Hire a Residential Registered Vendor
Complete upgrade
Submit rebate claim form
Efficiency Maine sends rebate check
File for federal tax credit (if applicable)

Terms and Conditions

Only one rebate will be paid for any given upgrade. 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.