Most homes and businesses are installing heat pumps throughout Maine. Heat
pumps are the most popular heating system because of Maine’s rebate
programs on heat pump installation. The heat pump rebates apply to
residential, low-income, and commercial customers. Efficiency Maine
provides rebates up to $1,200 for a residential heat pump. Find a
reliable heat pump installer near you.
Rebate up to $1,200
- Tier 1 Heat Pumps –
- $400 for First Indoor Unit
- $200 for Second Indoor Unit
- Tier 2 Heat Pumps -
- $800 for First Indoor Unit
- $400 for Second Indoor Unit
Eligibility Criteria for Heat Pump Rebates in Maine
Tier 1 Heat Pumps
- AHRI-rated HSPF 12.0 or greater for systems with the single indoor unit
- AHRI-rated HSPF 10.0 or greater for systems with multiple indoor units or indoor ducted unit
Tier 2 Heat Pumps
- AHRI-rated HSPF 12.5 or greater
- Homes without any natural gas utility account
Participants in Rebate Program
Homeowners with any income
Eligible Type of Building
The heat pump needs to be installed in a one to a four-unit residential building
in Maine. Please check out commercial programs for large buildings,
including five or more connected condominiums.
The heat pumps should be used throughout the heating season.
The lifetime limit is two heat pump indoor unit rebates per dwelling – a
residential unit with a dedicated kitchen, sleeping, and bath space.
Installation
- Consider hiring a registered vendor for the installation of residential heat pumps.
- The professional installer should follow the building’s heat pump installation requirement checklist.
Timeframe
When the residential heat pump installation is done, you will receive a rebate claim form over email within 90 days.
Eligibility for Energy Loans –
Yes, you are eligible for energy loans to get the installation done for a
residential heat pump. You can contact your heat pump installer for
further help.
How Do You Get Started for Residential Heat Pump Rebate Programs?
- Look for registered residential vendors for heat pump installation.
- Decide on heat pump upgrades.
- Focus on financing (optional).
- Get the upgrades done.
- Submit the form to claim the heat pump rebates.
- Wait for six weeks for processing rebates.
Terms and Conditions on Heat Pump Rebates
You are eligible for one rebate for any given upgrade. Efficiency Maine doesn’t
provide a warranty on the performance of rebated upgrades. Rebate
programs and incentives are subject to change or termination. Please
wait for six weeks for rebate processing. If the information is
incomplete, it may delay or disqualify your rebate program. Efficiency
Maine has the right to verify the heat pump installation and perform an
inspection.
Bottom Line –
Do you want to learn more about the rebate programs for heat pumps in Maine? Please contact Arctic Heat Pumps at 1-866-800-8123.
