Natural Gas Conversion and Conservation Incentive Rebate: Open
Enrollment for 2026 is open. Open. Only residential customers are eligible for the rebate program.
Serves: Richmond, Gardiner, Farmingdale, Hallowell, Augusta, Sidney, Belgrade, Oakland, Fairfield, Waterville, Skowhegan, Norridgewock, Madison, China, Albion, Windsor, Winslow, Randolph, Cumberland, Falmouth and Yarmouth.
Do I Qualify
- The property must receive residential service in Summit's service territory.
- The tariff covers qualifying initial conversion or first replacement costs. Each qualifying equipment event can be claimed only once.
- Enhanced eligibility includes LIHEAP approval or the county property-assessment test in tariff Sheet 84.2.
- Provide an itemized invoice. It must be marked paid when the homeowner receives the rebate.
How Much Comes Off
| Equipment | Requirement | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Natural gas furnace — standard incentive | AFUE ≥95%, as listed in AHRI or ENERGY STAR. | $1,125 per furnace |
| Natural gas furnace — enhanced incentive | AFUE ≥95%; qualifying low-income customer. | $3,000 per furnace |
Who Files It
The account holder signs the request. Summit's Solutions Team assists with forms. The request permits a check to the customer or vendor.
The provider pays either the contractor or the homeowner.
The Steps to Apply
- Ask Summit to confirm service availability and eligibility for the applicable incentive. Check service.
- Provide your contractor's quote or invoice to Summit's Solutions Team.
- Complete the eligible installation and submit the signed request with the required invoice.
Read on October 22, 2026 from the Summit Natural Gas of Maine page. A change to this program is a dated line in the changelog.