Saving Money
SAVING MONEY
How The Savings Add Up:
- Sustain Mid Maine will provide each homeowner a rebate of up to $300 towards the cost of a full home energy audit, leaving your total investment at around $200 at the market rate.
- Homeowners considering weatherizing their homes will receive free financial and technical counseling on all available state and federal rebate programs, low-interest loans and private financing options before any upgrades are started.
- Weatherization projects completed in 2010 are eligible for up to $3,000 or more in rebates.
Example:
Savings Example
- anual energy costs (1,200 gallons at $2.50/gallon) ..$ 3,000
- projected energy savings........................................ 50%
- anual savings..........................................................$ 1,500
Sample Costs and Rebates
- home energy audit .....................................................................$ 500
- improvement costs ....................................................................$ 15,000
- Efficiency Maine rebate(50% of cost up to $3,000)....................$ -$3,000
- federal tax credit(30% of cost up to $1,500) ............................-$1,500
- cost financed..............................................................................$ 11,000
Enery Calculator
The following links will allow you to calculate how energy efficient your home is and if you will benefit from a free home audit!
Energy Calculator (2007-2010 Excel Format)
Energy Calculator (1997-2003 Excel Format)
Engery Calculator (CSV Format for other Spreadsheets)