March 5, 2026
There is still a lingering belief that heat pumps only work in mild, more southern climates. That may have been true decades ago. It is not true today. The modern cold-climate heat pumps installed by Royal River Heat Pumps are engineered specifically for northern winters. The real question is not whether they work. It is how they perform when temperatures drop, and whether they are installed correctly.
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March 5, 2026
Both ducted heat pumps and ductless mini-splits can perform extremely well in Maine. The right choice comes down to your home’s layout, existing ductwork, comfort goals, and how the system is designed. At Royal River Heat Pumps, this is one of the most common conversations we have with homeowners, and our answer is always, “The equipment matters. The design matters more.”
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March 5, 2026
Yes, in many Maine homes upgrading to a heat pump will lower energy bills. For every unit of electricity consumed, a heat pump can deliver multiple units of heat energy into the home. That efficiency advantage is what makes cost savings possible in many scenarios. Homeowners who are replacing oil, propane, or electric resistance heat often see meaningful reductions in their annual heating costs after installing a properly designed cold-climate heat pump. But savings are not automatic, and they are not identical in every situation.
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January 9, 2024
We are closed Wednesday, Jan 10th, 2024 due to inclement weather in an abundance of caution for our road crew. We appreciate your business and will be open again on...
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December 14, 2023
Our offices will be closed from December 22 to January 2, reopening on January 3rd, 2024 so that our employees may spend time with their families.
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December 14, 2023
A second announcement from CMP in the past two weeks of another 4% rate drop for CMP customers starting in January. CMP’s delivery price will drop Jan. 1 to 11.7...
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December 5, 2023
Some towns are offering additional rebates, on top of the Efficiency Maine Rebate Auburn Freeport Yarmouth
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July 21, 2023
07/21/2023: Governor Janet Mills announced that Maine has surpassed its goal of installing 100,000 new heat pumps, two years ahead of time. Governor Mills signed legislation in 2019 establishing the...
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June 23, 2023
Royal River Heat Pumps will be closed on July 3rd and 4th so that employees may spend the Independence Day holiday with their family. We will resume normal business hours...
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March 31, 2023
Join us 4/1/2023, at the Green Home + Energy Show at the Point Community Center in South Portland from 10:00-4:00 pm.
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March 8, 2023
Vote for Royal River Heat Pumps “2022 Best Customer Service” in the Greater Freeport Chamber of Commerce Choice Awards!
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February 1, 2023
Just a reminder, heat pumps will continue to work this weekend in the cold weather that has been predicted, however, you may need to turn up the fan speed and/or...
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January 19, 2023
For the safety of our employees we have decided to close for the snow storm 1/20/2023.
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December 19, 2022
Royal River Heat Pumps will be closed from December 24th through January 3, 2023 so that employees may have time with their family. We will reopen on Wednesday, January 4th...
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December 1, 2022
UPDATE as of December 16th, 15 Wishes Granted! The grand total for this year is $110,026.00! Royal River Heat Pumps is matching every donation via Text to Give during the...
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October 27, 2022
Heat pumps are an amazing technology and when operated correctly are extremely efficient at heating and cooling. We want you to have the best possible experience with your new heat...
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August 31, 2022
We will be closed on Monday, 9/5/22 for the Labor Day holiday so that our employees may have time with their families. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday.
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August 30, 2022
Electrify Everything!, launches Sept. 1 and offers rebates on heating and cooling systems like heat pumps. Residents can get $1,200 off a Tier 2 air source heat pump, per household....
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August 15, 2022
ATTENTION AUBURN RESIDENTS! If you had a heat pump installed on/after 9/1/2021 and received an Efficiency Maine Residential Rebate, you may qualify for a matching rebate from Sustainable Auburn. Click...
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June 15, 2022
Check out this article in Portland Press Herald, the Average CMP bill is estimated to decrease by almost 3% for residential customers starting July 1; about 2.7% of the total...
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June 9, 2022
Our Service Manager, Jay has been promoted to Director of Lasting Impressions. Jay is everyone’s favorite co-worker and has a long history of providing excellent customer service. He is...
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May 27, 2022
We are closing early today for the long weekend so our employees may have time to remember those who have given everything in service to our country. We will reopen...
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May 20, 2022
A long time ago, the Royal River was an important part of life here in our neck of the woods, powering mills and allowing a community to grow and flourish....
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February 25, 2022
Our office is closed today due to the snow storm. We will re-open on Monday. Stay safe everyone!
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February 23, 2022
Matt from Mitsubishi Electric stopped by to present us with the Northeast Business Unit Best Lead Closure Rate Award. Also pictured: Aly, who manages the installation schedule, and Kale who...
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February 7, 2022
Ava from our media team took 20,000 pictures one day of our warehouse and created this fun time-lapse video of 24- hours here.
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February 2, 2022
Scott and the media team filming commercials with Mike Katz from Camp Sunshine. Visit our Ripple to River to find out why…
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January 14, 2022
Talk to your tax professional to see if your heat pump will qualify for an Equipment Tax Credit for Primary Residence. Heat pumps that are ENERGY STAR certified meet the...
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January 5, 2022
Royal River Heat Pumps will be featuring the Center for Grieving Children this month on the Ripple to River webpage. Even a small, individual act of kindness can “ripple out”...
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December 16, 2021
Please note that we will be closed December 24 through January 2 for our annual holiday break so that our employees will have time with their families. We will reopen...
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December 1, 2021
A long time ago, the Royal River was an important part of life here in our neck of the woods, powering mills and allowing a community to grow and flourish....
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November 29, 2021
Royal River Heat Pumps is matching donations up to $3000 for Make-A-Wish Maine, Season of Wishes with 107.5 Frank FM and 99.9 The Wolf. to try and raise 15 wishes...
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November 1, 2021
The Cold Climate Heat Pump Technology Challenge aims to reduce carbon pollution from cold climate heating and increase efficiency to save consumers money. The U.S. Department of Energy is working...
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October 14, 2021
Scott Libby, owner of Royal River Heat Pumps spoke at the E2tech Workforce Forum last Tuesday. Read the Mainebiz article about what Scott had to say about building a clean...
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October 13, 2021
Cindy Williams stopped by Royal River Heat Pumps October 6th to interview our very own Scott Libby about giving back to the community. See it here.
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September 23, 2021
Please note, though Royal River Heat Pumps will be closed for Christmas break Friday, December 24th through Sunday, January 2, (reopening on Monday, January 3rd) we install heat pumps throughout...
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September 13, 2021
Check out this news article about a heat pump water heater study in the Pacific Northwest aimed at decarbonization and creating efficient energy systems. “This approach makes HPWHs significantly more...
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September 1, 2021
Efficiency Maine is offering qualifying Service Stations with retail operations in Maine enhanced incentives to install heat pumps (retrofits only.) Efficiency Maine will accept applications beginning on September 1, 2021...
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August 12, 2021
Check out this news video from Dustin Wlodkowski, Heat Wave Blankets Maine, With Another Day to Go.
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July 30, 2021
Check out this article from Treehugger discussing the use of heat pump water heaters in a Passivhaus. When combined with a heat pump they make even more sense because the...
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July 27, 2021
Check out this article from the New York Times about electric heat pumps and how they can help you reduce fossil fuel use while staying warm, or cool! Americans are...
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June 15, 2021
Royal River Heat Pumps is proud to support Make a Wish and the Trailblaze Challenge. Make a Wish has filled all the available participant slots for the 2021 Trailblaze Challenge!...
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June 14, 2021
According to this article Scotland is planning an initiative to put heat pumps in at least one million homes and 50,000 businesses by 2030. The Netherlands is planning on two...
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May 17, 2021
The White House has announced that the government is going to develop “building performance standards” for federal buildings and establish new Energy Star standards for heat pumps. This is all...
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May 16, 2021
Check out Green and Healthy Maine Homes + Energy Chats Episode 3, Women in Green Building, on Tuesday 5/18/2021 at 6:00 pm Presented by Royal River Heat Pumps.
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May 10, 2021
5/14 to 5/16/2021: We are a proud sponsor of the Center for Grieving Children. Head over to Funky Bow for some beer and wood fired pizza this weekend, for a...
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May 3, 2021
Effective 5/1/2021 Efficiency Maine is reducing heat pump rebates by 20% due to their limited budget. Tier 1 first indoor units will be $400 Tier 1 second indoor units will...
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April 20, 2021
According to this article from NPR, Taking on Climate Change at Home: How You can Cut Carbon Emissions, heat pumps are an efficient alternative to heating with fossil fuels, and...
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April 15, 2021
Any business that is registered as a “Small General Service” (SGS) or “General Service” (GS) electricity customer may be eligible for financing options to upgrade to high-performance heat pumps. Visit...
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March 31, 2021
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.
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March 31, 2021
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...
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March 31, 2021
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...
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March 25, 2021
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...
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March 22, 2021
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...
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March 15, 2021
We are a proud sponsor of the Center for Grieving Children and wanted to let you know about their upcoming webinar 3/17, 12:00-1:00 pm, presented by Lisa Morgan M.Ed. CAS....
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March 15, 2021
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...
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March 15, 2021
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!
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March 10, 2021
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 –...
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March 3, 2021
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...
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February 23, 2021
From Mitsubishi Electric’s blog: Last week, the U.S. experienced widespread (and in many places, unprecedented) cold temperatures, as a massive cold front swept the country. The record-breaking winter storm brought...
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February 2, 2021
IMPROVED PERFORMANCE INSIDE AND OUT DUAL BARRIER COATING The patented Mitsubishi Electric Dual Barrier Coating prevents dust and dirt from accumulating on the indoor unit – keeping it cleaner year-round....
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February 1, 2021
Royal River Heat Pumps will be closed on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 for the big snow storm so that our employees can stay safe at home. We will be back...
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January 30, 2021
Efficiency Maine is seeking applications for high-performance heat pump projects for small municipalities in Maine. Eligible projects can use this opportunity to save money and energy. An eligible heat pump...
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January 29, 2021
Congratulations to Scott Libby of Royal River Heat Pumps for winning the Leading by Example 2020 Chamber Choice Awards.
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January 26, 2021
It’s time to replace the old air conditioning system. Efficiency Maine offers incentives to businesses to add high performance heat pumps for cooling and heating from $500 per single zone...
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January 22, 2021
According to an article from Green and Healthy Homes Maine, if you use an oil boiler, switching to a heat pump can reduce your carbon emissions by 60%. And since...
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January 18, 2021
If your old wall air conditioning units aren’t cooling and heating your home you might want to consider a ductless mini split (also known as mini split ac unit, mini...
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January 12, 2021
From the Mitsubishi Electric Blog: A new year always comes with new resolutions and goals, most often geared toward establishing a healthier body and lifestyle. But what about a healthier...
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January 4, 2021
Royal River Heat Pumps is back open warming homes all winter long! Call now for cooling this summer.
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December 21, 2020
Royal River Heat Pumps will be closed for our annual holiday break from December 24th through January 1st, 2021, returning to the office on January 4th. We are wishing you...
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December 1, 2020
Efficiency Maine Rebate Rules have changed. If we installed your system, and you didn’t get a rebate and you meet the following criteria, please give us a call to see...
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November 30, 2020
November 30 to December 18th, 2020 Nothing lifts a child with a serious illness like a wish granted. And now, more than ever, your donation to the Make a Wish...
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November 20, 2020
Check out this article from WGME about the growing popularity of heat pumps in Maine. According to the article, Andy Meyer from Efficiency Maine says “They can be as high...
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October 29, 2020
Scott Libby was featured on HVAC School’s most recent podcast. Listen to him along with Chad Gillespie, Senior Manager, part of Mitsubishi Electric’s Performance Construction Team, and Dana Fischer, as...
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October 19, 2020
Single-zone heat pumps for small businesses are eligible for $1,600/system with an HSPF of 12.5 or higher (up to 3 individual systems or $4,800 per business). Eligibility requirements include: Facility’s...
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April 2, 2020
Read this article about Royal River Heat Pumps and the effect of the pandemic on the growth of heat pumps from the Corona Virus.
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January 1, 2020
Janet Mills has announced an initiative to install 100,000 heat pumps in Maine homes and businesses by 2025 to create jobs, reduce fossil fuel consumption and save people money on...
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December 23, 2019
Check out this study from Columbia University Center on Global Energy Policy, by Noah Kaufman, David Sandalow, Clotilde Rossi Di Schio and Jake Higdon.
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June 27, 2019
Check out this news article from Green Tech Media by Justin Gerdes. According to the article a little more than half of the electricity generated in Maine already comes from...
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April 26, 2019
Check out this news article from WGME about how heat pumps work in Maine where they quote Andy Meyer from Efficiency Maine. Since this post, residential heat pump rebates have...
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May 23, 2018
Check out this article from the Portland Press Herald, that originally appeared In The Sunrise Guide monthly newsletter where Scott Libby of Royal River Heat Pumps in Freeport explains the...
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March 8, 2017
According to this article from The Sunrise Guide, Green and Healthy Maine, ductless heat pumps are one of the most popular technologies for highly efficient heating in cold climates. More...
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July 30, 2015
The SunriseGuide sat down with Efficiency Maine’s Andy Meyer to learn more about heat pump water heaters and why more and more Maine homeowners are making the switch to these...
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