Tools & Services

Making Efficiency stick: Paul Nadeau, Transportation, (left) and Scott Wilson, Facilities, put in a lot of hard work applying the Efficiency Maine logo to 85 trucks in order to promote the program to SYSCO Food Services customers. Read more about SYSCO Food Services in our Fall Quarterly Newsletter.

The following program materials were designed to provide businesses with the information and tools necessary to make energy-wise decisions. If you have questions about our program or need technical assistance please call 1-866-376-2463, or e-mail us at effmainebiz@roadrunner.com and we will be happy to assist you.

MATERIALS
General program materials outline program guidelines and eligibility, as well as, prescriptive and custom incentives.

• Business Program Brochure*
• Prescriptive Incentives*
• Agricultural Prescriptive Incentives*
• Custom Incentives
• Incentive Check Application Guidelines*
• Glossary of Terms*
• Qualified Partners Logo Guidelines*
  
  
* To request a hard copy/printed version of any of the PDF documents listed above, please contact Joy.Adamson@maine.gov. Please allow 10 days for delivery from the time of request.

APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE ON-LINE

Submit Your Application Online:
You can submit your prescriptive incentive applications online. Just go to your own password-protected home page, click to open a new application form and fill it in. You can choose to save a partially completed form, or you can click "submit" and you're done. You'll receive an instant email informing you that the application was received.

NOTE: You still need to fax or email your product specification sheet and proof of purchase, as before.

Or, Download Applications:
Current application forms are available on our website in printable PDF format, or by calling us at 866-376-2463.

NOTE: Prescriptive incentive applications were updated in September 2009. If you already have applications on hand, please be sure that your application is current.

ENERGY-SAVING ARTICLES
A collection of free articles for use in newsletters or publications.

• Going Carbon Free (Word)*
• Going Green is Easier and More Affordable than Ever (Word)*
• How Going Green Can Put You in the Black (Word)*
• HVACs – Comfortable and Efficient? It’s Possible! (Word)*
• Four Steps to Saving Energy with Lighting (Word)*
• Use Your Business Equipment More… and Save Energy (Word)*
• Give Productivity a Boost and Save Money with Energy-Efficient Workplace Lighting (Word)*
• Closing the Door on High Refrigeration Costs (Word)*
• After the Energy Audit: Getting Help With Efficiency Upgrades (Word)*
• Energy Audits Can Help Save You Money (Word)*
  
  
* To request a hard copy/printed version of and of the Word documents listed above, please contact Joy.Adamson@maine.gov. Please allow 10 days for delivery from the time of request.

PROGRAM ALLY E-NEWS
Our monthly Program Ally E-News highlights newsworthy program information and tips

• Program Ally E-News

CASE STUDIES
Project highlights for farms, energy efficient schools, lodging properties, restaurants, grocery and convenience stores, and Maine cities and towns. Please note: Some of the references to incentive measures noted in our Case Studies may no longer be available.

• Franklin Community Health Network (HVAC, VFDs +Lighting)*
• Nappi Distributors (Warehouse Lighting)*
• Moody's Collision Centers (VFDs + Lighting)*
• Hancock Lumber (Variable Frequency Drive Motors)*
• Morris Yachts (Manufacturing Facility Lighting)*
• Corning (VFDs, Lighting, More...)*
• Gold Top Farm*
• The Apple Farm*
• 2006 Energy Efficient Schools*
• 2005 Energy Efficient Schools*
• 2006 Energy Efficient Lodging*
• 2005 Energy Efficient Lodging*
• Energy Efficient Restaurants*
• Maine Dairy Farms Benefit from Energy Efficiency*
• Maine Cities & Towns Benefit from Energy Efficiency*
• Water/Wastewater Facilities Benefit from Energy Efficiency*
  
  
* To request a hard copy/printed version of any of the PDF documents listed above, please contact Joy.Adamson@maine.gov. Please allow 10 days for delivery from the time of request.

TIPS & INFORMATION

• Dairy Farm Energy Savings Ideas*
• Energy Saving Tips for Grocery and Convenience Stores*
• Restaurant Energy Fitness Check List*
  
  
* To request a hard copy/printed version of any of the PDF documents listed above, please contact Joy.Adamson@maine.gov. Please allow 10 days for delivery from the time of request.

TECHNICAL SHEETS
More technical information provided on various measures

• Lighting Guide
• Industrial Lighting for Efficiency and Productivity*
• Upgrading Fluorescent Lamps and Ballasts*
• Occupancy Sensors*
• Energy Efficient Refrigeration*
• Commercial Ice-Makers*
• Plan Ahead and be Ready - Before Motors Fail*
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)*
• Compressed Air Systems*
• Rooftop Units: Savings Analysis Worksheet*
  
  
* To request a hard copy/printed version of any of the PDF documents listed above, please contact Joy.Adamson@maine.gov. Please allow 10 days for delivery from the time of request.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

• Technical Assistance Form and Guidelines (PDF). For more information email: effmainebiz@roadrunner.com
• ENERGY STAR^®
• Consortium for Energy Efficiency, Inc.
• CEE High-Performance T8 Specification
• CEE High-Efficiency Commercial Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps Initiative (HECAC)
• Maine Department of Environmental Protection Recycling Site (PDF)

SERVICES FOR MAINE BUSINESSES
In addition to cash incentives, the Efficiency Maine Business Program offers the following services:

• Assistance with qualifying and applying for Efficiency Maine incentives as well as other incentives and opportunities
  
  
• Education and training
  
  
• Information and guidance for purchasing energy efficient electric products and equipment
  
  
• Self-survey tools to help businesses identify and evaluate electricity savings opportunities
  
  
• Help locating participating suppliers and contractors who can assist in the installation and maintenance of energy efficient electric equipment

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Efficiency Maine    Public Utilities Commission    18 State House Station    Augusta, Maine 04333-0018
Efficiency Maine is located at 242 State Street    1-866-376-2463    FAX:(207) 287-1039    TTY: (207) 287-3831