E-Mail: effmainebiz@roadrunner.com | September 2009
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EFFICIENCY MAINE
2008 ANNUAL REPORT
Limited-time offer through December 31 only:
Incentives increased by 25%!
For all applications received on or after September 1, 2009 and continuing through the end of the year, Efficiency Maine is offering a 25% increase on all incentives for new energy-efficient equipment.
Hurry: offer ends December 31!
Tell your customers about this extraordinary opportunity now, and encourage them to apply for energy-efficiency measures by December 31, 2009. They'll not only save money today, but for years to come.
A bigger cap
In addition to the increased incentive levels, the cap on incentives a business can receive in one year has been raised from $100,000 to $300,000.
We urge all Program Allies to tell your customers -- and potential customers -- to apply soon for energy-efficiency measures.
Contact us for more information, including possible eligibility for custom incentives, at 866-376-2463.
A Reminder to all Contractor Allies:
Sign up now for required FREE training breakfasts starting September 22, and learn how to become an...
A whole new level of support for you and the businesses you serve
More Maine businesses than ever are looking to save energy and boost their bottom line. To keep up with the growing demand, energy-efficiency technology and incentives, we're replacing our Allies program with a new designation, Efficiency Maine Qualified Partners. Contractors will meet new standards of expertise and receive important new benefits, including:
- FREE or discounted training
- FREE access to Efficiency Maine engineering and field staff
- Co-op advertising assistance, Efficiency Maine display signs and logo usage
- Annual Efficiency Maine Partner Awards Banquet
- Opportunities to sponsor and participate in local television and radio shows
All current Program Ally contractors and suppliers must attend one of the FREE introductory breakfast presentations from 8 am-Noon on the Tuesdays listed below; a box lunch will also be provided.
- Sept. 22 - Presque Isle (Northeastland Hotel)
- Sept. 29 - Rockland (Trade Winds)
- Oct. 6 - Machias (University of Maine)
- Oct. 13 - Portland (Holiday Inn West)
- Oct. 20 - Auburn (Fireside Inn)
- Oct. 27 - Bangor (Spectacular Events)
- Nov. 3 - Augusta (The Senator Inn)
Note:
- Program Ally manufacturers are invited, but not required to attend.
- Any interested new Program Allies must attend one of these sessions in order to participate in the program.
Reserve your place today: call 1-866-376-2463, press 1, or email effmainebiz@roadrunner.com.
Program Ally E-News
E-NEWS FOR PROGRAM ALLIES is published on a monthly basis to provide Efficiency Maine’s Business Program Allies with program updates and other information. If you would like others in your company or organization to be added to our distribution list, forward us their e-mail addresses. The Program Ally E-News is also found on our website on the Energy Wise Tools & Program Materials page. If you would like to provide feedback, ask questions about the program or this E-Newsletter, or be removed from this list, send us an e-mail or call 866-376-2463.