Education
According to the Alliance to Save Energy, school buildings are the third largest commercial building energy users, and nearly 30% of that energy is used inefficiently.* Optimizing energy use through upgraded energy solutions can help schools reduce energy costs, reduce maintenance requirements, improve productivity, and more. Read on for efficiency solutions for the education sector.
*Source: Alliance to Save Energy, ase.org/initiatives/education
Heating, Cooling and Ventilation Solutions
Schools can save money and increase equipment reliability by making energy-efficient choices when installing or replacing heating, cooling or ventilation (HVAC) equipment. Efficiency Maine offers incentives for:
- Furnaces and Boilers
- Ductless Heat Pumps
- Variable Refrigerant Flow Systems
- Space Heaters
- Controls
Lighting Solutions
LED lighting solutions increase classroom productivity and improve comfort.
Proper lighting is a necessity in schools to maintain a productive and safe environment but it can be a significant operating cost. High-efficiency fixtures and lighting controls can enhance aesthetics while decreasing cost. Efficiency Maine offers incentives for interior and exterior high-efficiency lighting solutions including:
- LED Lamp Replacements
- LED Retrofit Kits
- New LED Fixtures
- Exterior Lighting
- Controls
Commercial Kitchen
High-efficiency cooking and refrigeration equipment reduces water usage, heat loss, and energy costs.
Schools can reduce energy costs and increase reliability with high-efficiency ventilation equipment, cooking equipment and appliances, refrigerators and freezers. Efficiency Maine offers incentives for:
- Demand Control Kitchen Ventilation
Water Heating
Schools can reduce water heating costs by upgrading to high-efficiency water heating systems and choosing a system that meets each schools’ needs. Efficiency Maine offers incentives for:
- Heat Pump Water Heaters
Get Started
Ready to upgrade your educational facility with high-efficiency equipment and appliances? Work with an Efficiency Maine Qualified Partner in order to be eligible for these incentives.
Click here to find a Qualified Partner working near you. If you work with a contractor that is not yet a Qualified Partner, urge your contractor to find out more information here. As part of the project approval process, you will accept the C&I Prescriptive Program’s Terms and Conditions.
If you’re interested in getting started with an energy efficiency project in your business but don’t know where to start, you can sign-up for a virtual customer consultation here.
Additional Information
Don’t see your energy solution listed above? Efficiency Maine offers incentives for custom energy solutions. Click here for more information on the Custom Program.