Rebate Stacking: How to Cut Thousands Off Your Heating Upgrade
Thinking about switching to heat pumps in Maine ? Good move — but the real savings come from stacking rebates and credits. Here’s a simple plan to help homeowners cut upfront costs and speed payback. Start with the big state program Efficiency Maine offers rebates for residential heat pump installs. Depending on project type and income level, rebates and incentives can be substantial — and some homeowners qualify for enhanced payments. Check the current program details and downloadable brochure before you commit. Add federal help (tax credits & HEAR) The federal Inflation Reduction Act includes tax credits and home energy rebates that many Maine residents can use. Maine also runs a Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate (HEAR) program funded by DOE dollars to help income-eligible households with electrification projects. These federal layers can stack with state incentives to cut the net cost a lot. Look for local or utility top-ups Some towns, utilities,...