Efficiency Maine’s programs have helped thousands of businesses and residents save energy and money, and have reduced electricity costs for the state through reduced electricity demand. Savings from these projects total over $1 billion dollars since 2002. Read more below about how Maine businesses and residents are using Efficiency Maine programs to save energy and increase their bottom line. Please note that results and finances are unique to each project and are dependent on fluctuating energy prices, available incentives, and site-specific features.
Dana & Clyde Case StudyWhen Dana first moved into her new home, she was always cold. Before renovating her kitchen or replacing the wall paper, she weatherized, and replaced her heating system. Learn why.
Real Life StoriesHear from homeowners about their high level of satisfaction with the technology. Plumbers share their positive experiences with heat pump water heaters.
Heat Pump Case StudySee how one Presque Isle couple is saving an estimated 50 percent on their heating costs after installing a high-efficiency heat pump.
Anne & Al Case StudyThe Home Energy Savings Program helped one Rockland homeowner save energy and money. The work was conveniently financed using a low-interest Home Energy Loan.
Residential
Veronica
Veronica says she's saving over 50% a month now that she's installed a high-efficiency heating system and added insulation
in the basement.
When Dana first moved into her new home, she was always cold. Before renovating her kitchen or replacing the wall paper, she weatherized and replaced her heating system. Learn why.
Tobey and Melissa were helped with their weatherization project by an Efficiency Maine incentive. They sealed air leaks, installed a new pellet stove and insulated their two-family home.
Portland Dry Goods worked with Efficiency Maine to replace 90 PAR20 bulbs and 10 MR16 window display lights with energy-saving LEDs. In doing so they inspired other Old Port retailers to make similar upgrades.
With the help of Efficiency Maine's Distributor Screw-In LED Program, Furniture Superstore in South Portland replaced its 800 75-watt PAR30 incandescent bulbs with 13-watt LEDs. Electricity savings is estimated to be $22,800 per year.
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.
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.
87 ductless heat pumps were installed in a 66-unit Multifamily complex in Bucksport, giving the tenants direct control over their heating costs and comfort.
High-efficiency ductless heat pumps and a heat pump water heater were installed in a 6-unit building in Houlton. Learn how much the building owner saved.
