Currently, tens of thousands of heat pumps have been installed in both homes and businesses throughout Maine. They are considered the most popular heating systems around all of Efficiency Maine’s rebate programs. It is due to higher efficiency heating, cooling, and dehumidification benefits. Under Efficiency Maine rebate programs, homeowners installing residential heat pumps are eligible for rebates up to $1,200.
Understanding Efficiency Maine Residential Heat Pump Rebates (Up To $1,200)
- Tier 1 Heat Pumps include $400 for the first indoor unit and $200 for the second indoor unit.
- Tier 2 Heat Pumps include $800 for the first indoor unit and $200 for the second indoor unit.
Eligibility Criteria for Efficiency Maine Residential Heat Pump Rebate Programs
Tier 1 Heat Pumps
AHRI-Rated HSPF 12.0 or more for systems with single indoor units
AHRI-Rated HSPF 10.0 or more for systems with multiple indoor units or an indoor ducted unit
Tier 2 Heat Pumps
- AHRI-Rated HSPF 12.5 or More
- A home without natural gas utility account
Nevertheless of the type of indoor unit you have installed, if the outdoor unit has any indoor or outdoor combination with an eligible HSPF efficiency rating in the AHRI database, then the installed combination qualifies for a rebate. You can check out the list of models that most commonly come under the rebate program.
Who is the Participant for the Residential Heat Pump Rebate?
Every homeowner with any income is eligible to participate in the residential heat pump rebate by Efficiency Maine.
What are the Eligibility Conditions for a Building?
- The heat pump must be installed in a one to four-unit residential building in Maine. You should check commercial rebate programs if you have a larger building with five or more connected condominiums.
- Rebate programs are applicable throughout the heating season.
- The lifetime limit is two heat pump indoor unit rebates for dwelling –a residential unit with dedicated kitchen space, a sleeping area, and a bath.
Who are the Eligible Installers?
- You should look for a registered vendor for residential heat pumps.
- A vendor should install the system according to the heat pump installation requirement checklist provided by Efficiency Maine.
What is the Timeframe?
You should email or postmark the rebate claim form within six months of project completion.
How Do You Get a Residential Heat Pump Rebate?
- You should hire a residential registered vendor
- You need to complete the upgrade.
- You have to submit the rebate claim form.
- You will receive a rebate check in the mail.
What are the Terms and Conditions for Efficiency Maine Residential Heat Pump Rebates?
- Only one rebate is applicable for any given upgrade.
- Efficiency Maine doesn’t warrant the performance of the rebated upgrade.
- The rebate program and incentives are subject to change or termination.
- Please allow six weeks for processing the rebate.
- If the information is incomplete, it may delay or disqualify your rebate.
- Efficiency Maine reserves the right to verify the installation process and perform an inspection.
Bottom Line –
Do you want to learn more details about Efficiency Maine rebates for installing residential heat pumps in Maine? If yes, then please contact Arctic Heat Pumps today at 1-866-800-8123. We will get back to you with the information on Efficiency Maine residential heat pump rebates in Maine.
