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Energy Programs for HomeownersHome Energy Loan Program (HELP)Maine State Housing Authority MaineHousing’s Home Energy Loan Program (HELP) offers loans at a low fixed rate of only 3.95% (4.194%APR) for home improvements that increase home energy efficiency. Loan amounts range from $2,800 to $30,000, with loan terms of up to 15 years. An energy audit is required. HELP loans may be used to finance:
Visit the Home Energy Loan Program (HELP) site. Maine Home Repair NetworkMaine State Housing Authority The Maine Home Repair Network offers help to low-income homeowners who may not be able to afford necessary home repairs and home replacement. With just one application, you can apply to both state and federal programs that fund renovations or repairs. Visit the Maine Home Repair Network site. Maine Certified Energy AuditorsMaine State Housing Authority Energy auditors are home inspectors who evaluate your home to identify areas where energy efficiency improvements can save you money. Certified energy auditors have taken a two week class and passed an associated exam. Visit the Maine Certified Energy Auditors site. Conversion of Residential Heating Units from Oil to Natural GasOther Many Maine homes are heated by oil-fueled furnaces and many homeowners are interested in lowering their heating costs by converting their heating appliances from oil to natural gas. Heating appliances can be safely converted from oil to natural gas by licensed technicians by installing a conversion unit designed specifically for this kind of fuel conversion. Visit the Conversion of Residential Heating Units from Oil to Natural Gas site. Appliance Replacement ProgramMaine State Housing Authority The Appliance Replacement Program is a PUC funded program designed to help low-income households reduce their energy costs through replacement of older refrigerators, other home appliances, and light bulbs that are inefficient and expensive to operate, and through consumer education. Visit the Appliance Replacement Program site. WeatherizationMaine State Housing Authority MaineHousing’s Weatherization Program and Central Heating Improvement Program (CHIP) provide grants to low-income homeowners to improve home energy efficiency and perform energy-related repairs. Visit the Weatherization site. USDA Rural Development’s Repair and Rehabilitation ProgramOther Cold weather is approaching, and it won't be long until we are turning up the heat in our homes. Many people have old or inefficient heating systems that do not keep their homes warm enough, or consume large amounts of heating oil, which is very costly. USDA Rural Development's Repair and Rehabilitation Program may be able to offer an affordable solution for many of these people. The attached brochure below requires the free Adobe Reader Visit the USDA Rural Development’s Repair and Rehabilitation Program site. Repair and Rehabilitation Program Brochure (PDF) Maine Home Performance with Energy Star (MaineHP)Efficiency Maine/ Public Utilities Commission The Maine Home Performance with Energy Star® (MaineHP) Program links Maine homeowners with qualified, certified Evaluators who provide one-stop-shop access to a whole-house approach to home improvements. Visit the Maine Home Performance with Energy Star (MaineHP) site. Voluntary Renewable Resources FundEfficiency Maine/ Public Utilities Commission The Voluntary Renewable Resources Fund is an innovative approach to providing power, creating jobs and protecting the environment as it allows all electricity consumers the opportunity, personally, to support the expansion of a clean energy market in our state. Visit the Voluntary Renewable Resources Fund site. Carbon Free HomesEfficiency Maine/ Public Utilities Commission This is a website which has information on easy steps Maine homeowners can take to reduce home electricity use – and thereby reduce pollution created by electricity generation. It also has information about buying electricity from renewable energy sources. Visit the Carbon Free Homes site. Low Income Assistance ProgramMaine State Housing Authority Low Income Assistance Plans (LIAP) is a Public Utilities Commission (PUC) program that helps low-income homeowners and renters with their electric utility bills. MaineHousing, through Community Action Program agencies, accepts customer applications for LIAP as part of the LIHEAP application process. Visit the Low Income Assistance Program site. Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)Maine State Housing Authority The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (commonly called LIHEAP or HEAP) provides money to low income homeowners and renters to help pay heating costs. The funds are distributed throughout Maine by 10 Community Action Programs, in most cases directly to the fuel vendors. The program is not intended to pay for all heating costs, but to assist in paying the heating bills. Visit the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) site. MaineHousing: Preventing ForeclosureEfficiency Maine/ Public Utilities Commission Webpage which gives guidance and links to citizens to assist in preventing home foreclosures. Visit the MaineHousing: Preventing Foreclosure site.
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