School Ventilation Retrofits – FON-025-2026

Through this Funding Opportunity Notice (FON) Efficiency Maine is seeking applications for energy efficiency ventilation projects in Maine public PreK-12 schools. 

This initiative offers incentives that are approximately 30% higher than typically provided under the Commercial and Industrial Prescriptive Initiatives (CIPI), with the intent of accelerating the conversion to efficient ventilation systems. Interested participants can find more information about this program and instructions on how to apply in the FON document posted below under “Program Documents.” 

Schedule

  • Application Submission Deadline: December 31, 2026
  • Project Completion Deadline: August 31, 2027

      Informational Webinars

      Eligible Buildings

      • Maine public PreK-12 schools

      Eligible Equipment Includes

      • Linear expansion valve (LEV) kits
      • Dedicated outdoor air systems (DOAS)
      • Energy recovery ventilators (ERVs)

      Program Documents