Do I Qualify
- Install listed equipment through a Residential Registered Vendor and use it as the primary heating system.
- Remove all forced hot air furnaces as part of an existing-home upgrade.
- Low- and moderate-income applicants must use the home as their principal residence.
- Homes with a natural gas utility account before the upgrade and dual-fuel systems are excluded.
How Much Comes Off
| Equipment | Requirement | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ducted heat pump — any income | Rebate-listed ducted heat pumps sized for at least 100% of the home's peak heating load. | $3,000 per housing unit |
| Ducted heat pump — moderate income | Verified adjusted gross income up to $70,000 for individual filers or $100,000 for joint filers. | $6,000 per housing unit |
| Ducted heat pump — low income | Verified household participation in MaineCare, TANF, SNAP, or HEAP. | $9,000 per housing unit |
| Limited Time Offer | Complete the upgrade and email or postmark the claim between March 1 and December 31, 2026, inclusive. | $500 per housing unit |
Who Files It
The homeowner and Registered Vendor sign the claim. Payment can go to either; low-income payments go to the vendor.
The provider pays either the contractor or the homeowner.
The Steps to Apply
- Verify the income tier and have a Registered Vendor size and install the system. Program requirements.
- Submit the signed claim, sizing worksheet, and cost documentation within six months. Claim form.
Read on October 22, 2026 from the Efficiency Maine page. The chart was printed 8/28/2026. A change to this program is a dated line in the changelog.