Residential
What is Efficiency Maine’s Mobile Home Initiative?
Among the many residential rebates and incentives Efficiency Maine administers, the Mobile Home Initiative (MHI) offers eligible low-income homeowners the most generous residential heat pump rebate available. Recipients could pay as little as $2,000 for a new high-efficiency ducted heat pump...
READ MOREWeatherization Tips from the Ground Up: Attics, Roofs, Ducts, and Vents
This blog is the third post in our short series on home weatherization tips for the heating season. Last time, we explored weatherization opportunities throughout your living spaces. Now, we’re heading upward — to the attic and roofline — to make sure you’re not only comfortable...
READ MOREWeatherization Tips from the Ground Up: The Basement
This time of year, most Mainers aren’t thinking about the dead of winter — unless, of course, it’s one of those rare sweltering summer days when cooler weather sounds like a dream. But believe it or not, summer is actually one of the best times to start thinking about winter comfort and...
READ MORESpring Into Savings with a Heat Pump Water Heater
As Maine settles into the wetter, warmer seasons of spring and summer, it’s a great time to consider upgrading to a heat pump water heater. Heat pump water heaters are not only one of the most efficient ways to heat your water — they also help reduce excess moisture in your home. That makes...
READ MORESmart Cooling Tips for an Energy-Efficient Home
As temperatures start to rise, keeping your home cool doesn’t have to mean cranking up the air conditioning. In fact, simple strategies like using fans effectively and improving airflow can make a big difference in your comfort— and your energy bills. At night, we recommend using fans...
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