Our Services
Southern Maine Energy Navigator is here to offer free technical and financial support to homeowners in Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Kittery, Wells, and Ogunquit who are interested in making energy upgrades.
Energy Navigators are available to support you throughout the energy upgrade process, from initial request to completion. This means we can help you determine where to start your energy upgrade journey, connect you to available programs, assist you in navigating Efficiency Maine rebates, and answer any questions that come up along the way.
Our navigators are full-time fellows who have undergone extensive training, such as the Building Performance Institute’s Building Science Principles course and Rewiring America’s Energy Coach training; they also have in-depth knowledge of the available financial incentives. ​
Energy Navigators can help you:
Determine where to begin your energy upgrade journey
Connect to other available programs
Navigate current rebates and tax credit
Cover project costs for eligible homeowners
Select and vet the contractor for your project
And answer any questions that come up alonge the way!
Eligibility
Only homeowners whose primary residence is in Kittery, Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Ogunquit, or Wells are eligible to receive support. To receive financial assistance, you must also qualify as low-income or moderate-income. Click here to check your eligibility.
If you qualify as low-income, 100% of your air sealing, insulation, or heat pump and installation costs will be covered. We achieve this by helping you apply for existing programs, such as the Weatherization Assistance Program or the Maine Housing Heat Pump Program, and supplementing upgrades with Energy Navigator funding.
​
To qualify as low-income, a member of your household must be enrolled in SNAP, TANF, HEAP, or MaineCare. You will need to provide proof of enrollment when eligibility is being determined. For reference, the income guidelines for the HEAP program are below. We encourage you to request assistance even if you aren't currently enrolled in any of the required programs or are slightly above the income thresholds. ​
HEAP Income Guidelines
Household size
1
2
3
4
5
Income (Annual)
$35,336
$46,209
$57,082
$67,955
$78,827
Income (Monthly)
$2,945
$3,851
$4,757
$5,663
$6,569
Ready to get started?
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Our Energy Navigators are available for 30-minute phone or Zoom calls to answer questions and provide guidance to homeowners of any income level. Types of support include filling out rebate forms, determining energy upgrade needs, and connecting with local programs and funding.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
For low-income and moderate-income homeowners, our Energy Navigators will help connect you to existing funding sources and provide additional financial support to reduce the cost of heat pump equipment & installation, air sealing, and insulation.