Energy Coaching
Are you interested in saving money on your heating and electricity bills, increasing your home’s comfort, or cutting emissions related to your home’s energy use? Are you unsure how to start, what rebates are available, and how to find contractors?
An Energy Coach program is a community-based initiative that connects interested homeowners with knowledgeable volunteers who are trained to support homeowners through the process of understanding and navigating home energy improvements like efficiency upgrades and electrification of heating/cooling.
ACTT is preparing to launch an Energy Coaching program for Mount Desert Island in early 2026. If you are interested in learning more, please contact us at beth@aclimatetothrive.org.
Why pursue energy solutions for a home, business, or organization?
Improve comfort. Efficiency projects, including weatherization and air sealing, can improve the comfort of your home by eliminating drafts and allowing your heating system to work more efficiently.
Take advantage of rebates. Efficiency Maine Trust offers a significant amount of money to help homes and businesses undertake upgrades to use energy more efficiently and get solar.
Save money. Energy efficiency projects and solar can often save significant money over time by reducing energy costs.
Weatherization: Weatherization makes your home or business healthier, more comfortable and more energy-efficient to heat, with Efficiency Maine rebates that cover between 50% and 90% of project costs.
Heat Pumps: Keep your home comfortable year-round without relying on dirty, increasingly expensive fuel oil by switching to heat pumps.
Solar Power: A rooftop array harnesses free energy from the sun to power your home and helps bring our community closer to energy independence.
Other Solutions: From super-efficient induction stoves to low-flow showerheads, there’s a building solution for every space and situation. If you’re a business owner, a renter, a homeowner, or a seasonal resident, no matter your income, join us to explore steps you can take to making your space more efficient, comfortable, and climate-friendly!