Efficiency Maine recognizes Dave’s World
Efficiency Maine recognized contractors and vendors who have made outstanding contributions to inspire Maine homeowners and businesses to invest in energy efficiency. Their activities include selling, installing, and servicing high-efficiency lighting, insulation, heating and cooling systems, refrigeration equipment, electric vehicles, and other upgrades that are promoted through the quasi-state agency’s programs. The event took place at the Hilton Garden Inn Freeport.
For outstanding contributions in the category of Residential Programs in 2024, among the businesses the trust recognized was Dave’s World, Inc. with its multiple locations.
More than 150 electricians, plumbers, heating system installers, insulation technicians, distributors, manufacturers, business owners, electric vehicle dealers, and other stakeholders, gathered for the recognition and to learn more about Efficiency Maine’s progress and plans for continuing the transition to “beneficial electrification” in residential and commercial structures. Beneficial electrification is achieved where consumers switch from burning fossil fuels to using electricity, such as when switching from an old furnace or boiler to a new heat pump system, delivering lower energy bills and pollution reductions. The event also featured an overview of Efficiency Maine’s three-year strategic plan for deploying state and federal funding to bolster existing and proposed energy efficiency initiatives.
Independent contractors play a critical role assisting Maine consumers to install energy upgrades. With the help of Efficiency Maine’s rebates and educational materials, home energy upgrades are delivered by Residential Registered Vendors while energy improvements at commercial and industrial facilities are provided by Efficiency Maine’s Qualified Partners. Efficiency Maine’s EV program is supported by 86 participating car dealerships throughout the state, three of which also were recognized as the top sellers of battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.
Efficiency Maine presented 25 contractors, vendors, and dealerships with awards for outstanding performance in selling and servicing energy-efficiency measures using financial incentives offered by the statewide energy efficiency administrator. These companies are among the more than 700 trade allies listed on the organization’s website that meet Efficiency Maine’s requirements to access available incentives.
”Efficiency Maine’s programs continue to benefit from the technical skill and marketing savvy of the independent contractors and sales personnel in Maine, and are especially fortunate to work with those we’ve recognized today,” said Michael Stoddard, executive director of Efficiency Maine. “Their efforts are helping Maine realize a revolution in how we use energy and, in so doing, are leading the nation in the energy efficiency sector. We simply could not do this work without the support of these dedicated companies, their employees, and the countless others who contribute every day to helping transform Maine’s homes and businesses into more efficient energy consumers.”
The Efficiency Maine Trust is the independent, quasi-state agency established to plan and implement energy efficiency programs in Maine. Through its suite of nationally recognized programs, Efficiency Maine provides consumer information, marketing support, demonstration pilots, discounts, rebates, loans, and other initiatives to promote high-efficiency equipment and operations that help Maine’s homes, businesses, and institutions reduce their energy costs and lower their greenhouse gas emissions. The result is job growth, better grid reliability, improved energy independence, a stronger local economy, and critical progress toward meeting the State’s climate change goals. Efficiency Maine is governed by a Board of Trustees with oversight from the Maine Public Utilities Commission. Visit www.efficiencymaine.com for more information.