Click on the links below to explore a few of the past projects funded through the Commercial & Industrial (C&I) Custom Program.
American Unagi Case Study
Learn how American Unagi raises sushi-grade glass eels on their energy-efficient farm in Waldoboro.
Maine Wild Blueberries Case
The refrigeration upgrades not only produced compressor and condenser fan energy savings, but also improved the performance of the refrigeration system.
Portland Water District Case Study
Built in the 1970s, the facility’s original splash aeration system was ageing and underperforming. Annual Energy Savings: 726,204 kWh, 158 kW (summer demand).
Hannaford Heat Recovery Case Study
Efficiency Maine was able to offer a $55,178 incentive on the $199,342 project, bringing the payback period down from 5.1 years to 2.7 years.
BIW Ventilation Case Study
In 2018, BIW launched an effort to upgrade the building with the goals of improving air quality, increasing winter space temperature, reducing the negative pressure, and saving energy.
St. Mary’s CHP
With help from Efficiency Maine’s Commercial & Industrial Custom Program, St. Mary’s Health System installed a Combined Heat and Power (CHP) unit in Lewiston. The new system generates electricity on site, using the waste heat for various domestic hot water needs in the facility.
Jasper Wyman & Son
Learn how Jasper Wyman & Son keep their blueberries cool with an energy efficient refrigeration system.
Oxford Networks
Oxford Networks made energy efficient improvements by installing high-efficiency lighting and cooling systems. Their new systems help provide uninterrupted access to customer servers. Find out how.
Custom Incentive Awards
| Recipient | Town | Incentive | Project Description |
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| Hampton Inn & Suites | Wells | $12,330 | Guestroom energy management controls |
| Colby College | Waterville | $72,350 | Boiler fan upgrades |
| Bath Iron Works | Bath | $79,196 | Custom LED lighting fixtures |
| 31 Diamond Street | Portland | $94,348 | Heat pump rooftop units |
| Timberwoods Farm | South Paris | $29,693 | Custom LED horticulture lighting |
| University of New England | Biddeford | $28,912 | HVAC controls |
| The Jackson Laboratory | Ellsworth | $110,250 | Magnetic bearing chiller |
| Ogunquit Sewer District | Ogunquit | $38,673 | High efficiency blower |
| Sugarloaf | Carrabasset | $774,332 | High efficiency snowmaking equipment |
| JAR Cannabis Co. | Lewiston | $30,797 | Custom LED horticulture lighting |
| Hannaford Supermarkets | Multiple | $865,677 | Custom LED lighting and controls |
| Peaks Renewables | Clinton | $337,500 | 280 kW combined heat and power unit |
| Olivia’s Garden | New Gloucester | $35,763 | Custom LED horticulture lighting |
| Quarry Road Trails | Waterville | $10,127 | High efficiency snowmaking equipment |
| Sunday River | Newry | $845,461 | High efficiency snowmaking equipment |
| Nintey Nine Restaurants | Multiple | $19,367 | Refrigeration controls |
| Backyard Farms | Madison | $620,877 | Thermal greenhouse curtains |
