RESOURCES
MAINE HEAT & ENERGY RESOURCES
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Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
Efficiency Maine Weatherization Incentives
Rebates for residential weatherization projects: www.efficiencymaine.com/at-home/insulation-rebates-after-7-31-2023/
Energy Crisis Assistance Program
Emergency fuel assistance to HEAP-eligible householders. Apply through your local community action agency.
MaineHousing Weatherization Program
Grants to reduce energy costs by improving efficiency: https://mainehousing.org/programs-services/HomeImprovement/homeimprovementdetail/weatherization
Central Heating Improvement Program (CHIP)
Heating system repair/replacement: https://www.mainehousing.org/programs-services/HomeImprovement/homeimprovementdetail/Central-Heating-Improvement-Program
MaineHousing Heat Pump Program
Heating system repair/replacement: https://www.mainehousing.org/programs-services/HomeImprovement/homeimprovementdetail/Central-Heating-Improvement-Program
Low Income Assistance Program (LIAP)
Natural Gas Customer Discounts
Natural gas customers who are eligible for HEAP can receive a discount on delivery and gas supply rates. Contact your utility provider to apply.
General Assistance
General Assistance helps residents meet immediate needs. Contact your town office to learn more, check eligibility and apply. If you are unable to reach your local GA office or you have questions or concerns, call the Maine General Assistance toll-free hotline at 1-800-442-6003.
WindowDressers
This organization organizes volunteers to build insulating window inserts. The inserts are provided free of charge to those with low incomes and at low cost for middle- and higher-income households. Learn more here: https://windowdressers.org/
