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Energy Storage System (ESS) Program Opportunity Notice (PON) is sponsored by Efficiency Maine. This program offers performance-based incentives for the deployment of energy storage systems during summer peak demand conditions. Incentives are paid annually for 5 years based on the project's performance.
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All demand metered customers (commercial, nonprofits, institutions and government) are eligible to participate. Eligible projects must be interconnected behind the facility utility meter and must be located in Maine with a Maine electric utility account. Awarded incentives will be based on the amount of facility electric load (kW) that the proposed system can reduce during summer peak demand hours.
Additionally, awarded systems must: Be approved by the Trust prior to installation. Maintain a minimum 80% round-trip efficiency. Be able to collect and transmit 15-minute interval data.
Carry a 10-year manufacturer warranty. Be UL-listed or certified by another nationally recognized testing lab. Systems configured for grid export.
Participants without the required interval metering and data transmission capability. Facilities not located in Maine or served by a Maine electric utility. Residential and small business customers.
Incentives awarded through this PON will be paid each fall for 5 years following an annual evaluation of the project’s performance. Additionally, incentives will be subject to the following limitations: $200 per kW of validated reduction in grid supplied power. Incentives will be on average load reduction achieved for fifteen (15) dispatches during summer peak demand conditions.
Incentive awards will be at least $4,000 and not more than $600,000 per year, per project, for 5 years. All projects awarded will require a formal contract with Efficiency Maine. Review a one page summary of the program.
Review the Program Opportunity Notice (application guidelines, award criteria, and limitations). Call 1-866-376-2463 or email custom@efficiencymaine. com for more information.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: All demand metered customers (commercial, nonprofits, institutions, and government) located in Maine with a Maine electric utility account. Projects must be at least 20 kW and meet other technical requirements. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $200 per kW of validated reduction in grid supplied power, with incentive awards between $4,000 and $600,000 per year, per project, for 5 years. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Energy Storage System (ESS) Program Opportunity Notice (PON) is funded by Efficiency Maine. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Maine. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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