Maine Residential Energy Efficiency Programs

Northern Utilities is proud to offer energy efficiency rebates and programs to its Maine customers. Click on any of the programs listed below to learn more and how to participate.

• Home Energy Assessments and Efficiency Improvements
  For homeowners and tenants residing in single family and one-to-four family existing homes
  
  
• High Efficiency Space and Water Heating Equipment Rebates
  For customers planning to install new or replace existing equipment with high efficiency gas-fired equipment
  
  
• Self-install Rebate
  Customers can receive a $25 rebate for self-installed weatherization measures.
  
  
• Energy Star Homes
  For builders and future customers with plans to build a new home.
  
  
• Income Eligible Program
  Customers meeting certain income guidelines may be eligible for no-cost, energy efficiency benefits.
  
  
• The Tax Incentives Assistance Project (TIAP)
  Federal tax incentive information for energy efficiency products and technologies.
  
  
• Home Energy Saver
  See how your home compares against an energy efficient home.
  
  
• Energy-Saving Tips
  Simple ways customers can reduce their energy use.

Home Energy Assessment Rebate

Learn how you can improve the energy efficiency of your home and save money on your energy bills. In order to save energy in your home, it helps to know how your home uses energy. Northern Utilities Partners in Energy Program offers up to $150 toward an in-home energy assessment. Our new program allows you to pick your own contractor; all you need to do is follow the simple program guidelines and submit the rebate form.

Not sure how to find a contractor? Our Home Energy Assessment Program provides a guide on "How to Select a Home Energy Specialist". 

Click here for a list of independent contractors. 

Click on the icon below to download rebate form and guidelines.

Weatherization Rebate
Once you have identified the energy saving measures that will benefit your home, our Weatherization Program helps you select a weatherization contractor and even helps pay for weatherization improvements to your home. Partners in Energy will pay 50% up to $1,500 for homeowners (75% for tenants) of the cost to install qualified energy improvements.

Need help selecting a weatherization contractor? The Weatherization Program provides a guide to help you select a contractor of your choice to install qualified measures. Find out how you can work with your contractor to qualify for rebates by following our simple program guidelines.

Click here for a list of independent contractors.

Click on the icon below to download rebate form and guidelines.

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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
Windows	$10	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

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For residential heating customers looking for immediate ways to reduce energy usage, Northern Utilities is offering a $25 rebate for self-installed weatherization materials. Customers can purchase materials from their local home improvement store and submit for full reimbursement up to $25 per gas heating account. Qualifying installed materials include:

• Weatherstripping
• Caulking
• Foam insulation spray
• Door sweeps and kits
• Faucet aerators
• Low-flow Showerheads
• Poly wrap for windows
• Pipe insulation
• Rigid board insulation
• Garage door seals

Click the icon below to download rebate form and program guidelines.

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• Attic insulation
• Wall insulation
• Floor insulation
• Pipe insulation
• Caulking
• Weatherstripping

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See how your home compares against an energy efficient home in your area. This online tool allows you to enter specific information about your home and provides you with some recommendations for making your home more energy efficient.

Click on Home Energy Saver  to get started.

Or learn some easy ways to help lower your energy usage with ENERGY STAR® @ homes interactive tool

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Here are some additional ways you can save energy on your own:

1. Lower your heat thermostat to 55 when you are going away for several days. 
2. Avoid running water continuously while doing dishes, washing up, brushing teeth or shaving. 
3. Wrap the hot water pipes coming out of your water heater with insulation. Wrap those pipes nearest the heater first for greatest savings. 
4. Keep your freezer tightly packed, adding bags of ice as needed to fill space. 
5. Load washers and dryers to capacity, but don't overload. Overloading can cut down on efficiency. 
6. Don't peek in the oven as you cook. Every time the door is opened, a lot of heat escapes. 
7. As your home settles, gaps can open along the doors and windows. Installing and/or replacing the weather stripping around doors and windows can solve this. 
8. Check for open fireplace dampers. 
9. Make sure your appliances and heating and cooling systems are properly maintained. 
10. Look for ways to daylight, reduce the time the lights are on and replace incandescent bulbs and fixtures with compact or standard fluorescent lamps. 

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