New Commercial Incentives for ERVs
Efficiency Maine is now offering incentives for Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERVs) based on sensible heat recovery. Talk to one of our expert designers to learn more.
Efficiency Maine is now offering incentives for Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERVs) based on sensible heat recovery. Talk to one of our expert designers to learn more.
Efficiency Maine continues to offer enhanced incentives for high-performance heat pump retrofit projects for eligible small businesses. Eligible small businesses statewide may receive $1,600/single-zone heat pump system (up to three individual systems or $4,800 per business). Heat pump systems must have an HSPF of 12.5 or higher.
Small businesses also may be eligible for a $400 adder on top of the statewide incentive of $1,600/system, if the business is located in the designated Small Business Initiative (SBI) Regions 20 – 23 listed below:
• Bucksport Area (Region 20)
• Belfast Area (Region 21)
• Belgrade Lakes Area (Region 22)
• Lewiston/Auburn Area (Region 23)
Small businesses that have completed SBI lighting projects in the past are being sent $400 coupons to apply to eligible heat pump retrofit projects. Coupons have been sent to SBI customers in the following regions:
• Lakes Region – Bridgton/Fryeburg Area (Region 5)
• Mountains Region – Bethel/Farmington/Skowhegan Area (Region 6)
• Sanford/Berwick Area (Region 7)
• Route 25 Corridor, from Gorham west to Porter[KR1] (Region 8)
• Windham/Gray/New Gloucester (Region 9)
Eligibility requirements for heat pump retrofit projects for small businesses include:
• Facility’s electric meter(s) must have a Small General Service (SGS) or General Service (GS) designation (A copy of electric bill is required at time of project submission.).
• Customer must confirm the heat pumps will serve as the primary heating and cooling system for the conditioned spaces
• Pre-approval is required for all projects.
Ineligible projects include:
• Facilities that heat with natural gas.
• Businesses that only operate in the summer months.
• Space types, including warehouses, large assembly spaces, grow facilities, and multi-family buildings.
Small Businesses Loans Now Available
Financing is now available for eligible small business owners completing high-performance heat pump projects.
Eligibility requirements include:
• Business must have a peak electrical demand of 25kW or less (SGS or GS designation, depending on the utility territory).
• Business must have a Creditsafe credit score of at least 43 OR, if a Creditsafe score cannot be generated, the business may provide a personal guarantee, proof of operations for more than 24 months, and a current electric bill payment with no past-due balance
To apply, visit the Efficiency Maine Small Business Energy Loans webpage
Senator Angus King and Senator Susan Collins are working on a proposal to allow customers get a refundable federal tax credit for costs associated with installing heat pumps. They say this is a good idea for Maine because heat pumps cool and heat homes more efficiently than fossil fuels. Heat Pumps are the only source of heat that can also provide cooling. Efficiency Maine also offers heat pump rebates for qualifying systems, up to $1500.00.
Royal River Heat Pumps is proud to sponsor Green & Healthy Maine HOMES magazine’s Home + Energy Chats, a webinar series for homeowners, those in the market, and anyone interested in green and healthy home improvements.
What is a green home worth? There are many ways to improve the health and efficiency of your home, while making it more comfortable and reducing its draw on our natural resources (and potentially even your bank account). Wondering what value this could add to your property? The first conversation in the Home + Energy Chats series will explore how various home improvements, such as air sealing and insulation, solar energy, heat pumps, balanced ventilation systems (such as ERVs and HRVs), electric car chargers and more are being received in today’s real estate market. And if you’re selling your home, what you need to know to be sure that your home is valued accordingly. Join us, as we hear from these industry experts:
Julia Bassett Schwerin, Green Broker and Realtor, Coldwell Banker Realty
Rob Lynch, SRA, AI-RRS, SVP / Chief Appraiser, United Valuation Group
Parlin Meyer, Director, BrightBuilt Home
Air-sourced heat pumps are easier to install and cost less to install than Geothermal heat pumps. They typically cost less than purchasing both a heating and cooling system (heat pumps do both!) Heat pumps are more efficient and better for the environment and are a smart choice when replacing old systems or building a new home.
The demand for air-sourced heat pumps is expected to increase in 2021 according to a study by Freedonia “Heat Pump Market in the US.” If you have been thinking about getting a new heating or cooling system I would not wait to call to schedule a free estimate.
We are now scheduling cleanings starting March 15th.
Call us at 207-400-4065 to make an appointment.
We are committed to providing all of our customers with on-going customer service. Our goal is to ensure that your heat pump continues to operate as efficiently as it did when we initially installed it. In order to accomplish this, we ask that you clean the filters in your indoor units on a regular basis, preferably every 30-60 days.
We also recommend that the units be cleaned by one of our highly trained Service Technicians on a biennial basis. A professional and thorough cleaning is an essential step in maintaining your investment and providing you with years of heating and cooling satisfaction.
Our Technicians will, as a minimum, perform the following tasks listed below.
Clean the indoor heat exchanger coil, blower wheel, and the outside condenser coil.
Wash the large and small filters located in the indoor unit.
Flush the condensate line and verify that it is free of obstructions and draining properly.
Insert pan treatment tablets in the drain pan that will assist in keeping the drain from being plugged and help control odor.
Test, measure and record operating temperatures at the indoor unit.
Check and clean condensate pump, if applicable.
We suspend cleanings when temperatures go below freezing.
Prices vary depending on your equipment configuration. We would be happy to provide you with a specific quote prior to scheduling.
Collectively, FRANK-FM and THE WOLF raised $471,486. in donations, all of which goes directly to Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital — This was an unbelievable increase of $87,789 over last year!
FRANK 107.5 and 99.9 The Wolf will be broadcasting live Thursday, March 11th from 6 AM – 7 PM, Friday 6 AM – 6 PM, and Saturday 8 AM – 3 PM.
100% of the funds raised during the Cares for Kids Radiothon will stay local and support the programs and services at The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital at Maine Medical Center.
A message from Scott Libby, owner: At Royal River Heat Pumps we care about a lot of things, like your home comfort, energy efficiency, our co-workers and their families, but most of all, we care about children. I know first hand about the work that happens at Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital, that’s why I’m asking you to donate today, and help us Care for Kids.
Maine municipalities with 4,000 or less residents are eligible to apply for extra incentives from Efficiency Maine for high-performance heat pumps in municipal buildings. The heat pump incentives are $2,600 per single-zone system with a maximum of three systems. Eligible businesses include police stations, fire stations, water and sewer districts, community centers, town halls, public works, libraries and more. Visit Efficiency Maine for more information.
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