 Energy Navigators
are here to help,
for free
Our Services
Southern Maine Energy Navigators are here to offer free technical and financial support to homeowners in Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Kittery, Wells, and Ogunquit looking to make 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, help you navigate 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.
Benefits
Energy Navigators provide support and answer questions throughout the entirety of the upgrade
Energy Navigators handle filling out rebate forms so you don’t have to
If you receive financial assistance, York County Community Action Corp will select and vet a vendor for you
Energy Navigators will help connect you to additional programs you qualify for
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 project 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.
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To qualify as low-income, a member of your household must be enrolled in SNAP, TANF, HEAP, or MaineCare. You will also 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 sign up 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