Heating Solutions

Efficiency Maine offers rebates and financing for homeowners installing qualified high-efficiency heating equipment. Click on the links below to find out more about high-efficiency systems, rebates, and how much you might save with an energy upgrade. You can also learn more by visiting our Compare Home Heating Costs Calculator or taking a look at our Quick Guide to Home Heating.

Heat Pumps: Ductless heat pumps (or “mini-split” heat pumps) distribute heat and cooling directly to the spaces where they are installed, rather than through a ducted system. Ductless heat pumps have an outdoor unit connected to an indoor unit via small, copper refrigerant lines. Find out more about how Mainers are saving with this new technology here.

Boilers and Furnaces: Most Maine homes are heated with either a boiler or furnace. Energy-efficient models are available for all heating fuels. Find out more about your options here.

Pellet and Wood Stoves: Advances in stove design have dramatically increased output efficiency and convenience, while reducing particulate emissions, compared to older pellet and wood stoves. High-efficiency and low-particulate wood and pellet stoves can be a renewable and cost-effective way to heat your home. Click here to find out more.

Biomass Boilers and Furnaces: Central wood pellet and cord wood boilers and furnaces are high-efficiency systems that use a local, renewable fuel resource. Find out more about biomass heating systems here.

Geothermal Systems: (also called ground source heat, ground source heat pumps, or geothermal heat pumps) take advantage of the constant temperature of the ground below the frost line to heat in the winter and cool in the summer. Efficiency Maine offers incentives up to $3,000 for geothermal systems through the Home Energy Savings Program.

Smart Thermostats: Smart thermostats provide greater convenience and control compared to conventional thermostats. While smart thermostat designs vary, most models automatically adjust to energy-saving temperatures when you are asleep or away, and allow remote control through your smartphone.

Natural Gas Customers may be eligible for additional rebates. Find out more about these incentives here