Maine Commercial, Industrial and Multifamily Energy Efficiency Programs

Energy Assessments

Northern Utilities’ Partners in Energy Program, will arrange to provide a free or reduced-cost energy assessment of your C&I or multifamily property. At the conclusion of the energy assessment, you will receive a written report listing energy-saving opportunities. The report will also detail the projected financial benefits of each identified opportunity. Plus, we'll relieve you of the headaches of installing energy-saving upgrades. We'll assist you in identifying an independent installation contractor to do all the necessary work for the products you want. All workmanship and materials installed under the program are warranted for one year by the contractor.

And best of all, we'll share the costs with you. For more information, or to inquire about an energy assessment for your businesss or building, call Partners in Energy at 1-800-232-0120 Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:30 pm.

For complete program details, please select the option that best describes your business:

Multifamily Building Customers

Small Commercial & Industrial Customers

Large Commercial & Industrial Customers

Equipment Rebate Programs (All Customers)

The Tax Incentives Assistance Project (TIAP)

Eligible Multifamily Building

• Has four or more units
• Has a master-metered account
• Uses gas heat and/or gas hot water
• Must be on a firm commercial rate

Eligible Energy-Saving Upgrades

Basic Program:

• Attic/roof/wall insulation (R-11 or less existing)
• Floor/basement/ceiling insulation
• Heating pipe/duct insulation
• Hot water pipe insulation
• Temperature turndown
• Boiler reset control
• Automatic temperature controls
• Water heater tank wrap
• Low-flow showerhead
• Faucet aerator

Custom Program includes all the above, plus:

• Heating system electronic/pilotless ignition
• Burner replacement
• Other measures determined on a site-specific basis

Costs We'll Share With You

Northern Utilities will share a portion of the cost to design, purchase and install any qualified energy efficiency upgrades. Northern Utilities will pay 50% of the qualified installed cost, up to a maximum of $50,000 per master meter. To qualify for Program incentives, you must sign a Partners in Energy Installation Agreement prior to the commencement of any energy-related work.

To Enroll

For more information, or to schedule a free energy assessment, call the Partners in Energy Intake Center at 800-232-0120, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. through 4:30 p.m.

Click here to view/print our Multi-family program brochure.

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Eligible Commercial and Industrial Building

• Annual gas usage 40,000 therms or less
• Must be on a firm commercial rate

Eligible Energy-Saving Upgrades

Basic Program:

• Attic/roof/wall insulation (R-11 or less existing)
• Floor/basement/ceiling insulation
• Heating pipe/duct insulation
• Hot water pipe insulation
• Temperature turndown
• Boiler reset control
• Automatic temperature controls
• Water heater tank wrap
• Low-flow showerhead
• Faucet aerator

Custom Program includes all the above, plus:

• Heating system electronic/pilotless ignition
• Burner replacement
• High-efficiency gas heating system (Customer must install applicable Basic measures to qualify for heating system replacement.)
• Other measures determined on a site-specific basis

Costs We'll Share With You

Northern Utilities will share a portion of the cost to design, purchase and install any qualified energy efficiency upgrades. Northern Utilities will pay 50% of the qualified installed cost, up to a maximum of $50,000 per master meter. To qualify for Program incentives, you must sign a Partners in Energy Installation Agreement prior to the commencement of any energy-related work.

To Enroll

For more information, or to schedule a free energy assessment, call the Partners in Energy Intake Center at 800-232-0120, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. through 4:30 p.m.

Click here to view/print our Small/Medium Business Customers program brochure.

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The large commercial and industrial energy efficiency program is available to all firm gas customers whose annual use exceeds 40,000 therms, plus all municipal buildings, hospitals and universities. All other commercial and industrial customers are eligible for the small commercial and industrial conservation program.

The program begins with Northern Utilities conducting, at no cost to the customer, a simple walk-through evaluation of your facility to identify possible energy efficiency upgrades.

Areas of your facility that will be evaluated include:

• Boiler/burner improvements
• Heating system improvements
• Water heating system improvements
• Gas-fired process equipment improvements
• Control improvements
• Heat recovery potential
• Ceiling/wall insulation
• Gas-fired steam absorption chillers

Based on the outcome of the walk-through study, Northern Utilities and the customer will determine the need to conduct a more comprehensive energy evaluation and scoping study to qualify specific energy efficiency upgrades for financial incentives under the guidelines of our program. Northern Utilities will pay 50% of the cost for a licensed professional engineer to perform the scoping study up to a maximum amount of $7,500. The customer may employ an engineer of his/her choice, or select one from a list of engineers provided by Northern Utilities.

Costs We'll Share With You

Northern Utilities will share a portion of the cost to design, purchase and install any qualified energy efficiency upgrades. Northern Utilities will pay 50% of the qualified installed cost, up to a maximum of $50,000 per master meter. To qualify for Program incentives, you must sign a Partners in Energy Installation Agreement prior to the commencement of any energy-related work.

To Enroll

For more information, or to schedule an energy assessment, call the Partners in Energy Intake Center at 800-232-0120, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. through 4:30 p.m.

Click here to view/print our Large Business Customers program brochure.

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Northern Utilities, as a member of GasNetworksâ , offers customers up to $1350 in rebates towards the installation of qualified high efficiency gas-fired space and water heating equipment. Other energy saving equipment and materials are also eligible for rebates.  Qualifying for an energy efficiency program has never been easier. All you need to do is verify that the equipment your licensed contractor is about to install meets the criteria listed below, have the contractor complete the installation, and fill out the rebate form. 

Equipment Installed	Rebate Amount	Efficiency Required
ECM Furnace	$400	92% or > AFUE*
Warm Air Furnace	$100	92% or > AFUE*
Hot Water Boiler	$1000	90% or > AFUE*
Hot Water Boiler	$500	85% or > AFUE*
Steam Boiler	$200	82% or > AFUE*
Indirect Water Heaters	$300	N/A
On-demand, tankless water heaters	$300	.82 Energy Factor
Thermostat	$25	ENERGY STAR Label
Low-intensity infrared heating	$500	N/A
High efficiency fryers	$1000	ENERGY STAR Label
*AFUE - Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency

All rebate forms may be found on the GasNetworks web site or by calling 800-232-0120