Small Business Initiative
Small Business Initiative
If you’re a “Small General Service” (SGS) electric customer and in an eligible town, Efficiency Maine will pay 75% of the total upgrade cost for new LED lighting at your business. Projects are designed to significantly improve quality of light, reduce lighting maintenance costs, and past participants are saving approximately $100/month.
The Small Business Initiative is currently at work in these regions:
Region 16: Calais Area (click here for a complete list of towns)
Region 17: Dover-Foxcroft Area (click here for a complete list of towns)
Region 18: Millinocket Area (click here for a complete list of towns)
Region 19: Brewer
Upgrading lighting at your business is as easy as 1, 2, 3…
Step One: Fill out the form below and upload a copy of your most recent electric bill. (Click here for billing example.)
Step Two: A local electrician will follow up to schedule your free, no-obligation lighting assessment.
Step Three: After the assessment, you and your contractor will review the proposed project scope for your approval.
You’re now ready for the contractor to order and install your new lighting. For most small businesses, your cost will be 25% of the total project cost with Efficiency Maine paying the contractor the remaining 75%. Most businesses recoup their upfront cost within the first year or so in lighting savings.
Enjoy lighting savings, better quality of light, reduced lighting maintenance costs, and more.
It’s that simple.
If you have additional questions, click here or call 866-376-2463.
See below for examples of how Efficiency Maine’s Small Business Initiative has helped businesses from around the state save energy:
Small Business Initiative In Action
| Business Name | Shaw’s Hardware (Sanford, ME) | Smith Co. Antique Shop (Cornish, ME) | TJ’s Sandwich Shop (Standish, ME) |
| Contractor | Absolute Power Electrical | Field Electric | BSP Electric |
| Old Lighting | Fluorescent Tubes | Fluorescent T12 Strips | Flourescent T8 & T12 Strips, Exterior Pole Light – 150W HPS |
| New Lighting | LED Linear Retrofit Kits and Replacement Bulbs | LED Linear 8’ Strips | LED Recessed Troffers and LED Linear Exterior Pole Light – 45WLED |
| Estimated Annual Energy Savings | 12,830 kWh/year | 5,501 kWh/year | 11,883 kWh/year |
| Estimated Annual Cost Savings | $1,900 | $525 | $1,782 |
Sign up for your free, no-obligation lighting assessment below, or click here to download the form to mail or fax.
SBI Sidebar
“For a 117-year-old business, a one-year payback on our new lighting is a no-brainer!” |
“The savings are nice, but the improvement in the light quality is unreal!” |
“One of my long-time customers came in, took one look, and said, ‘Man, it’s bright in here!’
“It’s definitely a more cheerful place to work, too!” |