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Maine Heat-Pump Rebates Boost Jobs Amid 9% Demand Rise

5/19/2026

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Story summary

Regional rebates funded by utilities and ISO New England have spurred heat-pump installations and jobs despite rising electric bills in Maine.
ISO New England projects a 9 % demand rise over the next decade, driven by heat-pump and EV adoption and factoring data centers and behind-the-meter battery storage.
Efficiency Trust will use rebates to meet heat-pump and EV targets while utilities have filed grid plans with Utilities Commission for winter demand.

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Story summary

Regional rebates funded by utilities and ISO New England have spurred heat-pump installations and jobs despite rising electric bills in Maine.
ISO New England projects a 9 % demand rise over the next decade, driven by heat-pump and EV adoption and factoring data centers and behind-the-meter battery storage.
Efficiency Trust will use rebates to meet heat-pump and EV targets while utilities have filed grid plans with Utilities Commission for winter demand.