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                              Tax Credits/Rebates for Energy Efficiency
                              call 207 446 7924 for more info
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                                                 PACE Loan and Maine Home Energy Savings Program

                              Maine PACE Financing
                              Borrow up to $15,000, at 4.99% for 15 years, for energy efficiency upgrades that
                              make your home more comfortable. Upgrade your heating system, weatherize your
                              home, and make other improvements to cut your heating bills month after
                              month.

                              TAKE CONTROL OF ENERGY COSTS.  BE MORE COMFORTABLE IN YOUR HOME.  GET CASH BACK.
                              Get up to $3,000 for approved energy efficiency projects, regardless of income, with new incentives from the Efficiency Maine Home Energy Savings Program. It all starts with a home energy audit by aParticipating contractor. This is a limited-time opportunity with stimulus funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

                                              Tax Credits for Consumers: energystar.gov/taxcredits 

                                                          IRS Form 5695 & Instructions: Residential Energy Credits

                              Tax Credit:
                              10% of cost up to $500 or a specific amount from $50 - $300
                              Expires:
                              December 31, 2011
                              Details:
                              Must be an existing home & your principal residence. New construction and rentals
                              do not qualify.

                              How to apply: http://www.energystar.supportportal.com/ics/support/default.asp?deptID=23018&task=knowledge&questionID=16629


                              Efficiency Maine Programs:  http://www.efficiencymaine.com/#

                              MAINE SOLAR ENERGY REBATE PROGRAM
                              ELIGIBLE IMPROVEMENTS
                              • Solar Thermal for Space Heating or Domestic Hot Water
                              • Photovoltaics
                              • Wind
                              MAXIMUM REBATE AMOUNT
                              • Solar Thermal: 25% or $1,000, whichever is less (25% or $1,500, whichever is less for
                              Maine Home Performance and Energy Star Homes)
                              • Photovoltaics: $2,000
                              • Wind: $2,000
                              MORE INFORMATION  http://www.efficiencymaine.com/renewable_programs_solar.htm

                              EFFICIENCY MAINE RESIDENTIAL APPLIANCE REBATE PROGRAM
                              ELIGIBLE IMPROVEMENTS
                              • Energy Star® Appliances (Clothes Washers, Refrigerators, Air Conditioners,
                              Dehumidifiers)
                              • Rebate form is obtained at time of purchase from participating retailers
                              MAXIMUM REBATE AMOUNT
                              • Clothes Washers: $50
                              • Refrigerators: $25 for < 7.5 cu ft, $75 for > 7.5 cu ft
                              • AC: $25
                              • Dehumidifier: $25
                              MORE INFORMATION
                              http://www.efficiencymaine.com/residential_programs.htm



                              EFFICIENCY MAINE RESIDENTIAL LIGHTING PROGRAM
                              ELIGIBLE IMPROVEMENTS
                              • Qualified Energy Star® light bulbs and products
                              • Rebate deducted at time time of purchase from participating retailers
                              MAXIMUM REBATE AMOUNT
                              • $0.50-3.00 per bulb/product
                              MORE INFORMATIO
                              http://www.efficiencymaine.com/residential_programs_esrl_rl.htm



                              WEB RESOURCES FOR ADDITIONAL REBATE & INCENTIVE INFORMATION

                              • Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (also contains
                              information
                              regarding federal incentives):
                              http://dsireusa.org//
                              • The Tax Incentive Assistance Project:
                              http://energytaxincentives.org//
                              • Energy Star® Appliance Rebate Finder:
                              http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=rebate.rebate_locator




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