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News
January 30, 20210

Efficiency Maine Funding Opportunity Notice

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 retrofit project includes only the high-performance heat pump measures (HSPF of 12.5+.) The installed heat pump must be used as the primary heating and cooling systems for the space or building zone for which the heat pump is serving. Buildings that heat with natural gas are not eligible. All projects must be completed by an Efficiency Maine Qualified Partner, like Royal River Heat Pumps. For more information visit Efficiency Maine’s website or talk to your Royal River Heat Pumps Designer.

News
January 26, 20210

Heat Pump Incentives for Businesses

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 to $1,250 for multi zones with 4+ indoor units.

If you are a “Small General Service” (SGS) or “Small Service” (SS) electric customer you may be eligible for $1,600 per single zone system with an HSPF of at least 12.5. (Maximum 3 systems for a total of $4,800.)

Call Royal River Heat Pumps at 207-400-4065 to schedule an appointment to talk to a Designer about your project and find out which incentives may apply.

News
January 18, 20210

Efficiency Maine Rebates

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 split system, or heat pump) from Royal River Heat Pumps.

Aside from saving money on your heating bill, heat pumps are more affordable than ever, and more efficient than an air conditioner, electric heating and fossil fuels. Efficiency Maine offers rebates of up to $1,500 for some residential heat pumps to help with cooling and heating your home. They must have an AHRI-rated HSPF of 12.0 or greater for systems with single indoor unit and an AHRI-rated HSPF 10.0 or greater for systems with multiple indoor units to meet the minimum requirements. They must be installed in a 1- to 4-unit residential building located in Maine. They must be used to heat the home throughout the heating season, and be installed in a primary living area, not a garage or outbuilding. The lifetime limit is two heat pump indoor unit rebates per residence. The heat pumps must be installed by a Residential Registered Vendor and installed according to the Heat Pump Installation Requirements Checklist. Royal River Heat Pumps is a Registered Vendor and we will even take care of filling out the paperwork for you and submitting the required documentation.

Efficiency Maine offers loans up to $15,000 over 10 years with no fees and interest rates as low as 4.99% APR if you need help with the cost. We are currently scheduling appointments with Designers. All employees have their temperature taken every day, frequently wash their hands and sanitize, wear masks at all times with other people, and are very conscientious of your safety.  We are currently scheduling appointments with Designers. Call us at 207-400-4065 to book an appointment.

News
December 1, 20200

Efficiency Maine Rebate Change

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 if you are now eligible!

• Rebated heat pumps will be used to heat the home throughout the heating season
• Installed in a 1-4 unit residential building, located in Maine
• Installed in primary living area and not a garage or outbuilding
• Installed in the last 12 months
• HSPF of 12.0 or greater for single zones
• HPSF of 10.0 or greater for multi zones

There is a lifetime limit of 2 heat pump unit rebates per dwelling.

News
October 19, 20200

New Incentive from Efficiency Maine for Small Businesses

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 electric meter(s) must have a Small General Service (SGS) or Small Class designation
  • Copy of electric bill is required at time of project submission
  • Customer must confirm heat pumps will become 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
  • Space types including warehouses, large assembly spaces, grow facilities, and multi-family buildings with five or more units

Learn more

Additionally, some businesses may be eligible for $400 on top of the state-wide incentive of $1,600/system, if the business is located within Small Business Initiative (SBI) Regions 20 – 22.

List of participating towns within those SBI regions.

News
January 1, 20200

Governor Mills Announces New Heat Pump Rebates for Maine

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 their heating bills. Maine is doubling rebates on single zone wall units with an HSPF of over 12.5 for homes that do not have natural gas.

This initiative is not funded by tax-payer money. “These new rebates will help make high-performance heat pumps more attainable for more Maine people, and the effects of this initiative will ripple across Maine’s economy,” said Governor Mills. “Not only will it help create good-paying jobs, boost small businesses, and promote workforce training at our community colleges, but it will also help Maine people save money on their heating bills and reduce our reliance on fossil fuels, helping us protect our environment and fight climate change. I encourage Maine people to see what they are eligible for.”