Idle Reduction Rebates Available

Efficiency Maine will provide a 25% rebate of the cost and installation of EPA verified idling reduction technologies.

Who Can Apply:

• Owners of heavy-duty diesel vehicles, equipment, marine vessels or locomotives based and operating in Maine

• Equipment or vehicles must be maintained and have five years of projected useful life remaining

• Technology must be installed after January 1, 2010

Eligible Technologies

EPA has verified devices in the following categories of idle reduction technologies:

• Shore Connection Systems and Alternative Maritime Power

• Shore Connection Systems for Locomotives

• Auxiliary Power Units and Generator Sets

• Fuel Operated Heaters

• Battery Air Conditioning Systems

• Thermal Storage Systems

• Automatic Shut-down/ Start-Up Systems

Click here for more information on eligible technologies.

How to Apply:

To download an application, click here

For more information on idle reduction and other petroleum reduction efforts in the GPCOG region, please click here.