Energy Facts

Key Energy Programs or Resources Provided by· Maine State Housing Authority and Efficiency Maine

353 Water Street, Augusta, Maine 04330  

Phone: (800) 452-4668, (207) 626-4600

TTY (800) 452-4603

Fax (207) 626-4678
 

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides money to help low income homeowners and renters pay for heating costs.
 

The Low Income Assistance Plan (LIAP) helps low-income homeowners and renters pay for electricity costs by providing a credit on their electric bills.

 

Weatherization Program and Central Heating Improvement Program (CHIP) provides grants to low-income homeowners and renters to reduce energy costs by improving home energy efficiency.
 

Appliance Replacement Program helps low-income people to reduce their energy costs by replacing older home appliances that are inefficient and expensive to operate.

 

Home Energy Loan Program (HELP) offers loans at a low fixed rate for home improvements that increase home energy efficiency.
 

KVCAP may also be used as a contact point for many of these programs
 

Efficiency Maine/Public Utilities Commission  

242 State Street, Augusta, Maine 04333

Phone: (866) 376-2463  

TTY: (207) 287-3831

FAX:(207) 287-1039

 

Solar Thermal Incentive (Hot water heater)

Solar thermal systems designed to heat water and air qualify for a federal income tax credit of 30% of the cost of the system, through the Federal Investment Tax Credit.

Solar PV systems qualify for a federal income tax credit of %30 of the cost of the system through the Federal Investment Tax Credit.  These systems can be used to provide electricity to power your home.

 

Choosing an Electric Supplier

Your electricity comprised a "supply" charge, a "delivery" charge and a "service" charge.  Due to deregulation, the energy company that delivers your energy, Central Maine Power (CMP), does not directly sell you the electricity supply.  You have a choice from whom you buy your power from.  The following website shows current choices: