Efficiency Maine offers incentives and financing for homeowners improving the energy performance of their home, including qualified upgrades to the building envelope. The building envelope serves as a physical barrier, separating the conditioned indoor environment from the unconditioned exterior. In most Maine homes, the building envelope offers significant cost-effective opportunities for improvement. Installing measures like air sealing and insulation can significantly reduce energy costs and increase comfort. Efficiency Maine offers incentives and loans for weatherization projects to improve your building envelope. Click on the links below to learn more:
Energy Assessment: Receiving an energy assessment is the first step towards savings. During the assessment, an Efficiency Maine approved energy advisor will perform various tests to determine the efficiency of your home and heating system. Afterwards, the energy advisor will provide you with energy efficient upgrade recommendations for your home and offer support in securing Efficiency Maine incentives and loans.
Air Sealing: Reducing the amount of air that leaks in and out of your home is a cost-effective way to reduce heating costs, as well as increase the comfort of your home. Most Maine homes have air leaks that are the equivalent to one large open window that may not be visible to occupants. Air sealing is typically the most cost-effective, energy-saving solution for Maine homeowners. Find out more about air sealing solutions, and incentives here.
Insulation: Odds are your home needs more insulation. A recent Maine housing stock study indicated that more than 80% of Maine homes have inadequate insulation in at least one area. Insulating to recommended levels in Maine attics, basements and walls can cut heating costs by 40% or more. Click here to learn more about insulation solutions and finding an insulation installer.
Incentives and Financing: Maine homeowners are eligible for up to $3,000 in rebates and can access up to $15,000 in low-interest financing to pay for energy improvements, including air sealing and insulation, through the Home Energy Savings Program. Click here to find out more.
Find a Registered Vendor: Use this tool to find an Energy Advisor, Insulation Contractor, or Heating Contractor near you.
Homeowner Checklist for Energy Upgrades
Summit Natural Gas Customers may be eligible for additional rebates. Find out more about these incentives here.
Unitil Natural Gas, Maine Natural Gas, and Bangor Natural Gas Customers may be eligible for additional rebates. Find out more about these incentives here.