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Become A Qualified Partner

Efficiency Maine Qualified Partner logoMany businesses can benefit from outside help selecting energy efficient equipment and applying for incentives, and our network of Qualified Partners offers just the assistance businesses need. With the increased importance of efficiency, rapid advances in technology, and growing demand for expertise with new equipment, now is the time to become one of our Qualified Partners.

Our Program Partners have been integral to Efficiency Maine’s success in helping Maine businesses reduce their energy consumption and save money.  When your company qualifies to be an Efficiency Maine Qualified Partner, you’ll become eligible for benefits to help you gain new customers and perform your services more effectively.

Click here for our Qualified Partner Application Form.

Becoming a Qualified Partner gives you access to project assistance and incentives for your customers through the Commercial and Industrial Prescriptive Initiatives (CIPI). If you’re interested in working on residential projects, click here.

Qualified Partners get exceptional support

GAIN ACCESS TO…

  • All Efficiency Maine training programs
  • Technical information and advice from field personnel, engineers, efficiency experts and/or other technically trained professionals
  • Project assistance from an Efficiency Maine field personnel
  • Restricted Efficiency Maine Qualified Partner website featuring:
    • Energy-efficiency training opportunities
    • Frequently asked questions
    • “Ask us a question” email link
    • Online application submittal and email notifications
    • Project status for your individual jobs
    • Email link with email addresses for Efficiency Maine personnel
    • Energy savings calculators

RECEIVE ADDED EXPOSURE AND MARKETING HELP

  • Supply of promotional materials
  • Limited co-op advertising assistance and use of Efficiency Maine display signs and logo
  • Inclusion in searchable list of Qualified Partners by type, services, program and service area (indicating mileage between Partner and user’s place of business)
  • Increased exposure on the Efficiency Maine website

EARN RECOGNITION AND NETWORK

  • Certificate of Qualification for display at your place of business, to be updated annually
  • Partner breakfast meetings to introduce new program features and marketing initiatives
  • Attend and participate in Partner Committee Meetings

QUALIFIED PARTNER LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Solution TypeRequired Credentials
Agriculture1) Maine Electrician’s License (Master or Journeyman)
Architect or Engineering1) Maine Architect License
OR
1) Maine Professional Engineer (PE) License
Auditor or Consultant1) Commercial Energy Auditor (CEA)
OR
1) AEE Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
OR
1) Maine Professional Engineer (PE) License
OR
1) NCQPL Lighting Certified Professional (LC)
Compressed Air1) Maine Electrician’s License (Master or Journeyman)
HVAC/Heat Pumps1) Maine Electrician’s License (Master or Journeyman)
2) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Section 608, Type II
3) Heat pump installer training provided by a manufacturer
Lighting1) Maine Electrician’s License (Master or Journeyman)
Multifamily Insulation/Air Sealing 1) Maine Limited Energy Auditor Technician (LEAT) license
OR
1) Maine Fuel Board License (Master or Journeyman, Solid Fuel Technician) AND Building Performance Institute (BPI) Building Analyst Certification
Refrigeration1) Maine Electrician’s License (Master or Journeyman)
2) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Section 608, Type II
Pellet and Wood Stoves1) Maine Fuel Board License (Master or Journeyman, Solid Fuel Technician)
Water Heating1) Maine Plumber’s License (Master or Journeyman)