# Efficiency Maine 2008 Annual Report



## Business Program • Residential Program • Low-Income Programs • Education and Training Programs • Related Programs

Efficiency Maine is a statewide effort to promote the more efficient use of electricity, help Maine residents and businesses reduce energy costs, and improve Maine’s environment. Efficiency Maine

is funded by electricity consumers and administered by the Maine Public Utilities Commission. 866-376-2463 efficiencymaine.com

# Table of Contents
Overview

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Residential Lighting Program

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Low-Income Programs

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Education and Training Programs

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Building Operator Certification

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 High Performance Schools Program

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Related Programs

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Conclusions & Projections

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Appendices

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Appendix A: Business Program

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Appendix B: Residential Program

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Appendix C: Low-Income Program

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Appendix D: Building Operator Certification Program

. . . . . . . . . 34 Appendix E: High Performance Schools Program

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Appendix F: Education and Training Program

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Appendix G: Emission Reductions

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Appendix H: Utility Conservation Fund Assessments for Efficiency Maine

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# Efficiency Maine 2008 Annual Report The Maine Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) is pleased to present this 2008 Efficiency Maine Annual Report for the Fiscal Year (FY) time period from July 1, 2007, to June 30, 2008. Efficiency Maine was established in 2002. Efficiency Maine is a statewide effort to promote the more efficient use of electric

ity, help Maine residents and businesses reduce energy costs, and improve Maine’s environment. Efficiency Maine is funded by electricity consumers and administered by the MPUC. As detailed in 35-A M.R.S.A. §3211-A, Efficiency Maine’s five primary objectives are to: 1) Increase consumer awareness of cost-effective options for

conserving energy; 2) Create more favorable market conditions for the increased

use of efficient products and services; 3) Promote sustainable economic development and reduced

environmental damage; 4) Reduce the price of electricity over time for all consumers by

achieving reductions in demand for electricity during peak use periods; and 5) Reduce total energy costs for electricity customers in the

State by increasing the efficiency with which electricity is consumed. This annual report presents the highlights of Efficiency Maine’s 2008 programs as well as projections for FY 2009 and beyond. For more information and to see our Program Evaluations, please go to efficiencymaine.com.

## Energy Efficiency is on Everyone’s Mind Volatile fuel prices made 2008 a turbulent year for Maine energy consumers. But the year also presented new opportunities for Efficiency Maine to help residents and businesses make smart deci

sions about electricity consumption. A growing number of Mainers became concerned about how they would power their homes, while Maine businesses felt the combined pinch of rising energy prices and a slowing economy. These factors made energy efficiency a front-page story. In unprecedented numbers, Mainers sought information and assistance in implementing efficiency measures to make their energy dollars go further, and Efficiency Maine delivered the highest level of electricity savings since its inception in 2002. 

## Efficiency: Maine’s Cheapest Energy Source Efficiency Maine has played a critical role in responding to these evolving and challenging circumstances. Efficiency Maine’s cost per kilowatt hour (kWh) of energy conserved fell to 3.1¢, just a fraction of the cost of energy generated. Virtually all programs saw increased participation and exceeded energy savings goals:

• Nearly one thousand projects were completed with the

help of the Business Program, almost half again as many as in 2007, generating record levels of megawatt hour (MWh) savings.

• The Residential Lighting Program dramatically increased

the presence, visibility and selection of compact fluorescent lighting (CFL) products available at Maine retailers.

• Inquiries at the call center increased markedly as more Maine

residents, schools, businesses and nonprofits sought advice and financial assistance to make efficiency improvements.

• Training and Education Programs reached record numbers

of Mainers interested in energy efficiency, including both today’s professionals, through an expansion of workshop offerings; and the next generation, through innovative school curricula.

4% Lo w In come 6% Building Operator Cer tficatio n 1% H igh P er fo rmance S chools

46% Business 43% R esidential Efficiency Maine 2008 Percent of Lifetime MWh Savings by Program 

# Overview of 2008: A Year of Challenge and Progress

2008 Highlights • 107,517 MWh in annual savings (+24% vs. 2007)

• $122.5 million lifetime economic benefits for installed

equipment (+21% vs. 2007) • 3.84 to 1 Program-wide benefit-to-cost ratio (+/-0% vs. 2007)

• 3.1¢ per kilowatt hour (kWh) for efficiency savings (-0.2¢ vs. 2007)

• 1.1 million CFLs purchased as a result of program efforts

(+45% vs. 2007) • 957 business projects completed (+43% vs. 2007)

• 557,814 metric tons of lifetime carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emission

reductions (+12% vs. 2007) 

## Programs Offered In 2008, Efficiency Maine offered six distinct programs to meet the dual goals of market transformation (educating the public and marketplace about efficient options and where to buy and stock them) and resource acquisition (reducing electricity consumption immediately by providing price discounts): • Business • Building Operator Certification • Residential • High Performance Schools
• Low-Income • Education and Training Efficiency Maine also manages the Solar Energy Rebate Program, which provides rebates for qualifying solar thermal, photovoltaic systems (and, starting in 2009, qualifying wind systems). In 2008, Efficiency Maine took on the administration of several fuel-neutral programs funded by the State Energy Program.


## 2008 Savings Of Energy & Costs Overall in 2008, Efficiency Maine saved 107,517 MWh, a 24% increase in savings from 2007, worth an estimated $122.5 million in lifetime economic benefits 1 . This growth in savings is attributable to: rising energy prices; the growing “green” awareness of how energy consumption relates to climate change; and continued marketing campaigns for key Programs, especially Residential Lighting and Business. The Efficiency Maine Business and Residential Programs accounted for the vast majority of lifetime MWh savings, 46% and 43%, respectively. Building Operator Certification (BOC) and Low-Income Programs accounted for 6% and 4% of 2008 savings, respectively. Cumulatively since 2004, Efficiency Maine has provided incentives, technical assistance, and other services that will avert the consump

tion of over three million MWh of electricity—enough to power 46,371 Maine homes for a decade 2 —and save Maine business and residential consumers more than $310 million in energy costs. 

### Program Annual MWh Savings Lifetime MWh Savings Efficiency Maine Costs Participant Costs Lifetime Economic Benefits Cost/kWh Benefit-toCost Ratio Business 34,115 450,217 $6,481,915 $6,158,790 $54,271,253 $0.028 4.29 Residential Lighting 55,801 424,085 $2,840,083 $4,543,694 $51,092,076 $0.017 6.92
Low Income 5,060 34,557 $2,797,927 $1,200,703 $5,397,792 $0.116 1.35 Building Operator Certification 11,905 59,526 $156,512 $5,838,635 $10,478,944 $0.101 1.75 High Performance Schools 636 7,613 $491,749 $189,450 $1,304,906 $0.089 1.92
Education and Training* $357,139
Other Accounts $855,257 2008 Total 107,517 975,998 $13,980,581 $17,931,272 $122,544,970 $0.031 3.84 Cumulative (2004 - 2008) 316,108 3,079,428 $49,466,250 $51,942,496 $310,313,030 $0.033 3.06

* Education and training programs are a long-term investment in a more energy-efficient economy. The energy savings or economic benefits that result are difficult to quantify and are not included in this report’s measures of electricity savings and other benefits. Efficiency Maine Program Impacts, 2008 & Cumulative (2004-2008) Efficiency Maine programs are subject to quantitative benefit-to-cost analysis. In 2008, the “Lifetime Economic Benefits” (that is, the total dollar value of electricity consumption that will be averted by energy-efficiency measures) outweighed the combined costs (to Efficiency Maine and Participants) by a “Benefit-to-Cost Ratio” of 3.84 to 1.

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### 2 3 2008 Annual Report Efficiency Maine Efficiency Maine 2008 Annual ReportTotal 2008 Program-wide benefits divided by total Program and participant costs resulted in an overall benefit-to-cost ratio of 3.84 to 1. (In other words, every dollar invested in efficiency returned $3.84 in societal net economic benefits.) In terms of yield (kWh saved per dollar invested), in 2008 Efficiency Maine generated savings at a levelized cost of 3.1¢ per kWh, 2¢ less than in 2007 3

. This compares quite favorably to average Maine electricity rates, which have been relatively stable over the last year. Investing in energy efficiency is 75% more cost-effective than purchasing more electric generation in today’s market, and the savings typically stay in Maine. Cumulative annual savings since the inception of Efficiency Maine have grown to 316,108 MWh, worth an estimated $310.3 million in avoided power purchases. During its tenure, the Efficiency Maine Program has achieved a benefit-to-cost ratio of 3.06 to 1 and deliv

ered electrical savings at an average levelized cost of 3.3¢ per kWh.


## Ensuring Geographic Equity Although it is impossible to dictate that efficiency impacts be pre

cisely proportional to population, Efficiency Maine works hard to ensure that every Maine resident and business has equal access to Program services. In 2008, Efficiency Maine’s investments in outreach succeeded in distributing Program benefits to each county in close proportion to total population. 

## Continuing to Improve Maine’s Environment On September 25, 2008, Maine participated in the first-in-the-nation auction of CO 2 allowances. Proceeds from this and subsequent quarterly auctions will be administered by the newly created Energy and Carbon Savings Trust and used to reduce electricity consumption and promote fossil fuel conservation in Maine. The initial success of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative constitutes significant progress in Maine’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions from power plants by 10% by 2018. Cumulatively (2004-2008), Efficiency Maine’s programs have con

tributed significantly to this common goal by helping to prevent the release of the following pollutants that endanger health and contribute to climate change: • 1.6 million metric tons of CO 2 • 2,116 metric tons of sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ) • 1,038 metric tons of nitrogen oxide (NOx) 4 The CO 2 savings alone are equivalent to keeping 39,105 cars off the road for a full decade 5 . Maine can be proud of these results, while recognizing that there is significant potential for further reductions in electricity consumption and emissions. 

# Overview of 2008 (continued)Thousands of MWh

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## Organization of this Report The following pages of this report present a more detailed review of Efficiency Maine’s individual programs, including highlights and a look ahead at FY 2009 and beyond. On pages 25-26 are conclusions from 2008 and projections for the next few years, including budgets for FY 2009–2012. On pages 27-36 are tables presenting more detailed 2008 and historical trend data. Footnotes:
1 Lifetime economic benefits and the benefit-to-cost ratios are calculated by estimating the total lifetime electricity reductions of the efficient products multiplied by future avoided energy costs and adjusted for total Program and participant costs all discounted to the present year.

2 The average Maine residential customer consumes 6,817 kWh per year. Energy Information Administration, 2004. http://www.eia.doe.gov/cneaf/electricity/esr/table12.xls

3 Program reported costs and savings from 2004 to 2007 were re-analyzed for this year’s report and improvements were made in the tracking of participant incremental or full costs. As such, differences in estimated savings and costs as reported in previous years may be present.

4 CO 2 is the major contributor to global warming, S0 2 concentrations exacerbate or may cause asthma and respiratory illness, and NOx is a major contributor to acid rain and ground level ozone (smog).

5 Emission estimates per MWh are based on Avoided Energy Supply Costs in New England: 2007 Final Report.Thousands of MetricTons of Carbon Dioxide

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# Business Program

Growing to Meet the Challenges of a Changing Market In its fifth year, the Efficiency Maine Business Program helped a record number of Maine businesses, large and small, respond to record-high energy costs by offering technical assistance and cash incentives to help them reduce electricity usage and costs. Energy savings generated by businesses participating in the Program were also the highest on record, and, contrary to the usual pattern, steadily increased from quarter to quarter. In addition, participants continued to report that energy efficiency pays in many ways beyond a lower electricity bill: energy-efficient equipment tends to offer better lighting and ventilation, reduces noise, and leads to gains in worker comfort and productivity.


## 2008 Highlights: Increased Participation, Energy Savings and Economic Benefits

• 690 businesses (+35% vs. 2007), with the help of 588

approved trade allies (+7% vs. 2007), completed 938 energyefficiency projects (+29% vs. 2007)

• Schools Program activity increased tenfold, as measured by

the number of projects and kWh savings, during the period March 3–May 30, when a one-time School Budget Booster Initiative doubled the incentives awarded for energy-effi

ciency upgrades.

• The Program generated annualized MWh savings of 34,115

(+4% vs. 2007).

• Maine businesses realized total economic benefits attribut

able to the Program of $54.3 million in avoided electrical costs (+1% vs. 2007). Program costs increased by 8% to $12.6 million, so the overall benefit-to-cost ratio was 4.29 to 1 (-6% vs. 2007). 

## Program Allies The Efficiency Maine Business Program works closely with more than 588 “Program Allies”—contractors, vendors, suppliers, whole

salers and associations. The Allies help to market the Program to their customers and members (introducing 30% of new partici

pants to the Program in 2008); work with customers to implement efficiency measures; and help prepare the paperwork, cost-effec

tiveness calculations and reports we require. Many promote and sell more energy-efficient equipment by maximizing their customers’ use of incentives, and often invite Efficiency Maine staff to meet with their customers and train their employees. In 2008, Efficiency Maine staff supported Allies by participating in 31 trade shows, more than 50 speaking engagements and 16 train

ing sessions. 

## Big Savings for Small Businesses By statute, Efficiency Maine must dedicate a minimum of 20% of total Program funds to small businesses, defined as those with 50 or fewer employees, or less than $50 million in annual sales. While larger companies yield greater efficiency savings per dollar invested, small businesses are vital to Maine’s economy and are typically the most in need of cash. During FY 2008, small businesses accounted for 76% of Program participants and received 33% of the $3.2 million in incentives paid out. 

## Lighting the Way Lighting continued to present the greatest opportunity in the business market, representing 74% of overall Program savings in 2007. Compressed air, at 7% of overall savings, constituted the second-largest category of savings by end use type. Overall, the average estimated useful life for equipment rebated by the Program is 14 years. Getting on the Efficiency Bus Among the many school districts taking advantage of Efficiency Maine incentives was M.S.A.D. #47. Lighting projects at the Messalonskee High School and Belgrade Central School will dramati

cally cut electricity use and save the district more than $27,000 each year.



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### 6 7 Efficiency Maine 2008 Annual Report 2008 Annual Report Efficiency Maine• MaineHousing The Business program collaborated with MaineHousing by providing occasional technical advice. Examples include: providing technical oversight for field measurement of cold-climate heat pump performance; coordinating the MaineHousing policies for geothermal heat pump loans, and the Efficiency Maine commercial loans for these heat pumps.

• Maine DEP, MDOE and MSMA Efficiency Maine collaborated

with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection, the Department of Education, and the Maine School Management Association in producing a series of statewide energy-efficiency workshops for managers of school facilities and businesses. 

## Looking Ahead In 2009, Efficiency Maine will engage a larger and more diverse set of Maine businesses in energy-efficiency activity. Planned efforts include:

• Pilot-testing a national program for the commercial new

construction market

• Contacting local Chambers of Commerce and other associa

tions to provide brochures, newsletter articles, and speakers

• Collaborating more closely with State and local agencies to

enhance relationships with key Program Allies

• Implementing a field staff plan for more direct and proactive

contact with potential participants

• Addressing barriers to participation by collaborating with

other agencies to provide applicants with comprehensive information on loans available for energy-efficiency measures 

## Spreading the Word: Media Activity The Business Program conducted a targeted marketing effort to reach a wide variety of businesses statewide in 2008, using a range of media channels and methods:

• Public Relations The Program regularly issued news

releases profiling businesses that work in partnership with Efficiency Maine to lower electricity usage and costs. This resulted in dozens of story placements in media statewide.

• Radio The marketing team launched a series of Green

Business Minutes on WGAN (Portland) and WVOM (Bangor). A series of ten spots featured Efficiency Maine personnel dis

cussing the benefits of the Program and new technologies, as well as testimonials by participants and Allies. In addition, Efficiency Maine representatives participated on WVOM’s Back to Business show in the fall.

• Print Ads A new campaign, featuring a range of business

types that benefit from our Programs, was launched primarily in MaineBiz , a weekly publication with the highest business readership in the State.

• E-News Monthly bulletins alerted Allies and their customers

about new energy-saving technologies and ways to take advantage of the Business Program.



## Collaboration with State and Local Agencies FY 2008 saw increased collaboration with other State agencies offering programs that share Business Program goals and have overlapping participant groups:

• The Governor’s Summit On April 3, a conference sponsored

by the Governor on energy efficiency for small business welcomed more than 520 participants from all over Maine. At the conference, there was striking evidence of the rapidly growing interest in energy efficiency shared by the business community, government agencies and other organizations. The day was a unifying event that would prove to be an important resource for coping strategies during a summer of escalating energy prices.

• Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)

SBDC provided venues for a series of Building Operator Workshops that Efficiency Maine organized. In addition, at the SBDC counselors’ quarterly meeting, Efficiency Maine provided training in the economic benefits of, and resources available to help Maine businesses improve, energy efficiency. This will be a recurring event. 

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Costs Efficiency Maine Business Program Benefits vs. Costs 2004-2008 Making the Case A series of Case Studies presents real-life business success stories, including hard numbers on savings and details on the role Efficiency Maine and Program Allies can play in helping companies save money.

Profiting from Efficiency The 2008 ad campaign reached more businesses than ever with the message that Efficiency Maine’s technical assistance and incentives could help them save energy and improve the bottom line.



### 8 9 For a Cleaner, Greener Maine This Business Program ad sums up the twin promises Efficiency Maine offers the State: reduced greenhouse gas emissions from power plants, and a big boost to the economy from electricity cost savings.



### Efficiency Maine 2008 Annual Report 2008 Annual Report Efficiency MaineIn 2008, Efficiency Maine’s Residential Lighting Program (RLP) again generated record sales of Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs), despite a reduction in coupon values from $1.50 to $1 per package. The dramatic success of the RLP is believed to be a result of two main factors:
1. The rapidly transforming lightbulb market. CFLs are now the

default choice for many consumers. Sharp rises in energy costs make the key benefits of CFLs—that they last up to seven years and save approximately $50-60 over the life of the bulb—more compelling than ever. (Nationally, the EPA reports sales of CFLs nearly doubled in calendar year 2007, to 290 million.) 2. The cumulative effects of Efficiency Maine’s consistent and

effective marketing of CFLs over the past several years. 

## 2008 Highlights

• Sales of 1.1 million CFLs (+38% vs. 2007) and 8,082 lamps and

fixtures (+4% vs. 2007) were directly attributable to Efficiency Maine’s price-off coupons and buy-downs. Another 96,944 CFLs were direct-mailed via the Low-Income Program (see p. 14). Combined, these 1,186,171 CFLs generated... — 55,801 MWh in annual savings (+25% vs. 2007) — $51.1 million in lifetime economic value (+40% vs. 2007) — A benefit-to-cost ratio of 6.92 to 1 (+10% vs. 2007)

• Participation in Maine’s groundbreaking CFL recycling

program increased to 210 stores.

• The RLP introduced a new TV campaign starring “Cecil” the

CFL debating a has-been incandescent bulb, and used a variety of other innovative marketing channels to get the word out about CFLs. 

# Residential Lighting Program

Transforming Maine’s Marketplace In just five years, Efficiency Maine’s RLP has made great strides towards transforming Maine’s lighting marketplace to one in which efficient CFL bulbs and fixtures are the norm. In 2008, CFL sales incented by Efficiency Maine topped one million bulbs. That was more than the total sales of CFLs for the previous four years combined. Market research indicates gains in awareness of the ben

efits of CFLs, increased trial purchasing of CFLs, and more repeat purchases. Manufacturers have lowered the average selling price of CFLs and now offer a variety of sizes, shapes and colors, as well as three-way and dimming capabilities. Efficiency Maine field staff reports a marked shift in shelf-space allocation from incandescent bulbs to CFLs. 

## Key Partners Each year, Efficiency Maine works to recruit more retailers and electrical wholesalers as key partners in promoting the benefits of efficient lighting to consumers. At the same time, the Program trains retail partners on the use and benefits of efficient lighting, and equips them with marketing and point-of-purchase materials, including coupons, stickers, banners and posters.

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Pr ogram Delive ry Pa r ticipant Efficiency Maine 2008 Residential Lighting Program Benefits vs. Costs “The Green Team” Solar energy specialists install a hot-water system as part of this 30-minute WPXT-TV show sponsored by Efficiency Maine, which chronicled a complete energy makeover of a Falmouth family’s home. (continued)



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## Marketing & Public Relations Marketing, advertising and public relations have played an impor

tant role in the key objectives of immediate electricity savings and market transformation. Television advertising remains the most effective and cost-efficient way to reach Maine households with a consistent message about the benefits of switching to CFLs and other measures that can save energy and reduce electric bills. Efficiency Maine’s 2008 marketing programs also included:

• A 30-minute TV show, WPXT’s The Green Team , featured a

team of Maine-based energy specialists providing a complete energy makeover to the home of a family in Falmouth.

• A three-minute segment on WLBZ’s Home Energy Show

featured Efficiency Maine managers explaining the benefits of CFLs and showing the range of shapes, sizes and styles now available.

• A special promotion offered incentives on super-efficient

Light-Emitting Diode (LED) Christmas tree lights.

• A One Cent CFL Sale in April offered consumers one bulb

virtually free with purchase of one at regular price. Public relations events in 2008 included:

• A Christmas tree-burning event highlighting the safety and

economic advantages of LED lights.

• Participation in the national “Change a Light – Change the

World” campaign (see photo and caption at right).



## Looking Ahead Despite the dramatic increases in CFL sales, Efficiency Maine’s work is far from done: Maine homes have an estimated 23 million light sockets to fill 1 . While CFL rebates will be phased out, Efficiency Maine’s FY 2009 plans call for increased marketing and education efforts to promote the RLP, including the following special promotions:

• Another three-minute segment on WLBZ’s Home Energy Show

about the benefits and the expanding range of CFL styles available.

• A series of 15-second TV commercials providing energy-sav

ing tips to help Mainers through a difficult period of rising energy costs.

• Efficiency Maine will place Kill-A-Watt Electricity Monitors in

Maine libraries for loan to residents to help them understand and manage power consumption of appliances and electronics in their homes and businesses.

Footnote:

1 Aspen Study for Efficiency Maine 

# Residential Lighting Program (continued)

“Spokes-bulb” Affectionately known as Cecil, the animated CFL starredin four television commercials touting the benefits of switching to energyefficient CFLs, from saving money and time to helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Fire Your Old Lights! To highlight the safety of cool, energy-saving LED holiday lights, Efficiency Maine lit up this Christmas tree in a way that happens all too often with old-fashioned bulbs. Thinking Globally Efficiency Maine demonstrated the energy-saving power of CFLs by replacing 229 conventional 100-watt floodlights in Eartha, the World’s Largest Rotating Globe, at the headquarters of DeLorme, a leading mapping company based in Yarmouth..



### 12 13 Efficiency Maine 2008 Annual Report 2008 Annual Report Efficiency MaineIn 2008, Efficiency Maine’s Low-Income Programs helped more families than ever before to reduce the financial burden of their electric bill by installing energy-efficient refrigerators, freezers and CFLs—which together can account for up to 20% of a home’s electric use.


## 2008 Highlights

• The Low-Income Programs assisted thousands of qualify

ing households by providing energy-efficient refrigerators, freezers, and CFLs, generating 5,060 MWh of annual savings (+42% vs. 2007) and $5.4 million in lifetime economic value (+109% vs. 2007), for a benefit-to-cost ratio of 1.35 to 1 (+12% vs. 2007).

• A new Low-Income CFL Mailing Project delivered 96,944

CFLs to 12,118 low-income eligible households.



## Low-Income Appliance and CFL Replacement Programs

• The Low-Income Appliance Replacement Program is

implemented through a Memorandum of Understanding with MaineHousing and through the State’s Community Action Programs (CAPs) to reduce electric bills in low-income households by exchanging inefficient old refrigerators and freezers for new ones. Efficiency Maine contracts with certified residential energy auditors to address electrical savings opportunities. When the auditors replace refrigerators and/or freezers, they also install CFLs in locations where they will provide the greatest energy savings. In FY 2008, the Program delivered 2,125 energy-efficient refrigerators, 107 freezers, and 21,162 CFLs to 2,317 low-income households.

• The Low-Income CFL Program was aligned with 29 service

agencies that distributed or delivered 17,359 CFLs to 2,902 apartments of income-qualified renters who pay their own utility bills. 

## Low-Income CFL Mailing Project Efficiency Maine mailed a total of 96,944 CFLs to 12,118 low-income tenants across the State of Maine. Each package of eight bulbs also included literature on saving money with CFLs and in other ways. To verify and measure actual use of the CFLs, Efficiency Maine sent a follow-up survey to a random sample of recipients, who reported: • 96% of all respondents received their package of CFLs.

• 88% installed at least one CFL.

• Among the few that did not install any of the bulbs, about

half said they already used or had installed CFLs. 

## Operation Keep ME Warm Efficiency Maine partnered with the Maine Office of Energy Independence and Security and MaineHousing to implement Operation Keep ME Warm. Efficiency Maine provided approxi

mately 8,000 CFLs to the homes that participated in the volunteer weatherization program.


## Looking Ahead In 2009, Efficiency Maine’s Low-Income Programs will:

• Continue to partner with MaineHousing, the CAP agencies,

and local housing authorities to ensure cost-effective delivery of energy-efficient technologies to low-income families.

• Expand the Low-Income Appliance Replacement Program to

include LED nightlights and assist local housing authorities in the bulk purchase of ENERGY STAR appliances.

• Diversify Program delivery by expanding partnerships with

local, State and Federal agencies.

• Participate in the planned library-lending program for Kill-AWatt electricity monitors (see Residential Lighting, “Looking Ahead”, p. 13) with a special promotion for low-income customers. 

# Low-Income Programs

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# Education and Training Programs

The Education and Training Programs have always been central to Efficiency Maine’s mission of creating a more energy-efficient econ

omy, and in 2008 had a greater impact than ever among children and professionals statewide. School programs introduced the issues of electricity production, consumption and efficiency to more 4th–12th graders than in any prior year; while professional training programs, including Building Operator Certification (BOC), served a record number of contractors and facility managers through specialized workshops about energy-efficient opportunities and relevant Efficiency Maine incentives.


## 2008 Highlights

• 10,061 4th-12th grade students participated in energy education

classes (+31% vs. 2007).

• 326 contractors and facility managers attended energy-efficiency

classes (+10% vs. 2007), including introductory-to-advanced train

ing as well as the BOC courses.

• The BOC courses in FY 2008 generated 59,526 MWh of lifetime

savings and $10.5 million in lifetime economic value, yielding a benefit-to-cost ratio of 1.75 to 1. 

## School Energy Education Programs Efficiency Maine provides financial support for two education programs serving 4th–12th grade teachers and students: Maine Energy Education Program (MEEP) , serving students in central and southern Maine, teaches general energy awareness and practical skills that enable students to monitor their school building’s energy use. “Energy Patrols” help raise awareness of energy issues among older students and teachers through classroom skits, informational materials and reminders to turn off computers and lights when not in use. MEEP also provides Energy Education Leadership workshops for teachers and small groups of students.

Maine Public Service’s BE Energy-Wise Program (BEEP ), serving students in northern Maine, educates students about energy issues not only in schools, but also in the broader society. “Eagle Patrols” are similar to the MEEP “Energy Patrols”: a team of students raises awareness of energy issues in schools by distributing information and reminding fellow students and teachers to turn off lights. The Patrol Program includes presentations on how to read electric meters, the advantages of fluorescent lighting, and energy use by computers. PowerSleuth–Maine Energy Education Curriculum Project This three-year project launched in 2007 aims to develop a stan

dards-based energy education curriculum for students in grades 4- 8. A content advisory committee is helping the Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance (MMSA) develop a curriculum based on national standards, informed by research, aligned with the new Maine Learning Results, and including Maine-specific issues and resources. Eight elementary schools field-tested the PowerSleuth Energy Lights Maine! curriculum for grades 4-5: Buxton-Hollis; Isleboro Central; Jefferson Village; Stillwater Montessori (Old Town); Sylvio Gilbert (Augusta); Boothbay Region Elementary; Yarmouth Elementary and Harrison Middle (Yarmouth); and South Bristol Elementary. 

## Energy Tips Contest In coordination with the Maine Office of Energy Independence and Security, Efficiency Maine hosts a contest for Maine’s 4th, 5th and 6th grade students dur

ing October, Energy Awareness Month. The Governorawards prizes to students suggesting the best energysaving ideas in two categories: 1) how to save energy in your own home; and, 2) how your school can save energy. Following are the winners of the Fourth Annual contest (October, 2008):
4th Grade School Tip: “When we build buildings, we can use energy effi

cient windows and heating systems, insulation, roofing materials and lighting.” — Erica Turmel, Hermon Elementary Home Tip: “Unplug chargers when not using them.” — Tiffany Mills, Gilbert Elementary School, Augusta


### 5th Grade School Tip: “Don’t use lights when it is sunny because the sun will light the room.” — Josie Ford, Bangor Christian School Home Tip: “Uninsulated attics can be Energy Hogs: So, ask your parents to place some insulation on your attic floor.” — Reed Bridge-Koenigsberg, Crooked River Elementary School, Casco 

### 6th Grade School Tip: “Take a school bus to school if you can, then less people will use gas.” — Danielle Garry, York Middle School Home Tip : “You could dry laundry outside on a clothesline rather than using a clothes dryer and thereby save electricity.” — Aurora Sullivan, Leonard Middle School, Old Town

Solar Power!Two students demonstrate the power of a miniature photovoltaic panel at the Knox-Lincoln County Soil and Water Conservation District’s Student Conservation Fair, which attracted over 400 6th–7th grade students in September, 2007. Is it a Conductor? Two PowerSleuth teachers test whether current will flow through aluminum foil to light a bulb.

The Global Energy Game In governing an imaginary island, Lewiston Middle School students learn to take responsibility for balancing the three E’s: energy, environment and economy.

Maine’s Future Energy-Efficiency Leaders Governor Baldacci congratulates the winners of the 2008 Energy Tips Contest. Inner Workings A PowerSleuth teacher uses a hand lens to examine the filament of a small light bulb. (continued)



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## Building Operator Certification (BOC) The BOC Program, provided in cooperation with the Northwest Energy Efficiency Council (NEEC), offers eight-day courses over two to four months that train facility managers to improve energy effi

ciency, reduce maintenance costs, and enhance building occupant comfort and safety. While the courses instruct students in the use of advanced building equipment and controls, they also emphasize that huge savings at virtually no cost can be achieved by simple preventive mainte

nance and better management, such as turning down thermostats and shutting off lights when not needed. BOC certification requires demonstrated competence in all of the following areas: • Evaluating building energy consumption • HVAC energy inspection • Lighting surveys • Indoor air pollutant sources and pathway locations • Facility electrical distribution In FY 2008, BOC trained 82 students, more than twice as many as last year (34), via two BOC Level I courses and one BOC Level II 

## 2008 Professional Training Workshops Efficiency Maine’s professional training programs provided key stakeholders (including architects, engineers, facility managers, tradespeople, water and wastewater operators, and other techni

cal professionals) with technical training in a variety of topics. In addition to providing advanced training, these workshops provide a venue for participants to network and share energy-efficiency success stories. Commercial Energy Auditing (19 participants; Portland) Teaches students how to conduct a commercial facility energy audit, covering tools of the trade, lighting and controls, and heat

ing, ventilating and air conditioning. Lighting (25 participants; Orono) Provides training on the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program, including lighting equipment, fundamentals of lighting design and lighting calculations, and outdoor environmental lighting.

Optimizing HVAC Performance: Chilled Water and Air Distribution (13 participants; Augusta) Presents participants with all the tools they need to design, oper

ate and maintain energy-efficient chilled water and air distribution systems, and optimize HVAC performance. Fundamentals of Lighting Efficiency (21 participants; Augusta) Prepares professionals to take the Certified Lighting Efficiency Professional exam, or simply brush up on the basics of efficient lighting design, retrofit and application. Reducing Energy Costs (36 participants; Portland) Presents the basic knowledge and tools necessary to identify energy-saving opportunities and quantify their associated savings. ENERGY STAR Benchmarking for Wastewater Treatment Facilities (10 participants; Augusta) Provides interactive instruction on the ENERGY STAR benchmark

ing tool, including entering information, tracking energy improve

ments, calculating a carbon footprint, and setting targets for improving baseline scores. LEED with Lighting (37 participants; Lewiston) Reviews the current LEED lighting requirements, how to verify com

pliance with different LEED levels (basic, silver, gold, platinum), and how software is used to enable verification for interior and exterior lighting designs. Facility Managers–How to Get Started Saving Energy (83 participants; Auburn, Bath, Farmington, Brewer, Fairfield and Caribou) Designed for both technical and non-technical personnel, focuses on low/no-cost efficiency upgrades that can save money in their buildings. Serious About Savings A few of the 83 participants in “Facility Managers—How to Get Started Saving Energy” workshops statewide. 

# Education and Training Programs (continued)

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## What Our Attendees are Saying: Reducing Energy Costs: “I’ll be spreading the word to my co-workers and friends of best practices. It’s amazing to know what people just don’t realize of the real costs, i.e. air leaks, steam leaks, etc.” — Teddy Ellis, Maintenance Engineer/Electrician Rumford Power Associates Commercial Energy Auditing: “I liked having to perform an audit, learning the calculations and tools of the trade.” — Luke Hutchins, Director of Buildings and Grounds Parker Ridge Retirement Community Facility Managers – How to Get Started Saving Energy : “Good way to save money!!” — Bob Onoroto, Head of Maintenance Bristol School Fundamentals of Lighting Efficiency: “Keep more of these types of seminars coming.” — John Byrne, Lighting Specialist Graybar Electric Company



### 18 19 Efficiency Maine 2008 Annual Report 2008 Annual Report Efficiency Mainecourse, 28% of whom are responsible for facility management of K-12 schools. While the largest number (23, up from 13 in ‘07) continued to be from K-12 schools, the number of participants from the private sector increased the most (from seven to 19), even though they paid a higher tuition. Others included three from Federal agencies, 21 from State agencies, nine from towns, and six consultants. The dramatic increase in participation is attributable partly to the economic environment, as well as new tuition rebates to partici

pants of $100 upon earning the BOC credential and $200 upon submittal of an approved incentive application for an energy effi

ciency project at their facility. 

## Looking Ahead In 2009, Efficiency Maine’s Education and Training Programs plan to:

• Implement the PowerSleuth Energy Lights Maine! curriculum

field-tested in 2008; and continue the other established schools education courses, striving to ensure that energy curricula can be incorporated into students’ daily educational experience.

• Continue the current professional training courses, while

expanding opportunities to involve Business Program Allies.

• Provide two BOC Level I courses in the Millinocket and

Portland areas, and one BOC Level II course in the Brewer area, continuing to provide courses at a reduced tuition for public-sector students, while charging the private sector higher tuition to help offset Program costs. 

# Building Operator Certification (continued)



### BOC Program Track Record at a Glance Cumulative Results, FY 2002–2008:

• 430 Students

• 21 courses in locations all over Maine: Auburn, Augusta,

Bangor, Brewer, Calais, Old Town, Orono, Portland, Presque Isle/Houlton and Sanford Over its five-year lifespan (FY 2004-2008), Efficiency Maine provided more than $5 million in incentives to help build “high-performance” schools, that is, school buildings incorporating new energy-efficient technologies and energy-management considerations in their design and construction. Through 2008, districts all over Maine—from Ashland to Buxton, Hiram to North Haven Island —have begun or completed con

struction of 31 schools under the program, and seven more qualify under the current guidelines. Maine High Performance Schools Program incentives in 2008 generated energy savings of 7,613 MWh and $1.3 million in lifetime economic benefits, for a benefit-to-cost ratio of 1.92 to 1. These savings are particularly valuable in light of the recent volatility in energy pricing.



## Looking Ahead During FY 2009, once the current round of schools is com

pleted under the Major Capital School Construction Program, Efficiency Maine will begin to include schools in a comprehensive Commercial New Construction program that will adopt even higher energy-efficiency standards. Schools will be eligible for incentives under the same guidelines as all other non-residential buildings. Based on past experience, Efficiency Maine fully expects the design community to meet this challenge to improve building efficiency standards once again. 

# High Performance Schools Program

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## State Energy Program (SEP) Grant In 2008, Efficiency Maine took on the administration of several programs funded by this annual grant from the U.S. Department of Energy. Most of Efficiency Maine’s non-electrical energy programs are funded through this grant, including the Small Business Energy Audit and Low-Interest Loan programs.


### Small Business Audit & Loan Program Energy Audits This Program provides free energy audits to com

mercial, nonprofit, and manufacturing facilities with fewer than 50 full-time employees or less than $5,000,000 in annual revenue. After a walk-through audit (rather than an engineering assessment), clients receive a written report on changes they can make to improve energy efficiency and save money, as well as funding sources available to help implement the recommendations. Low-Interest Energy-Efficiency Loans Revolving low-interest loans (currently at 3%) fund energy-conservation measures for small businesses meeting the same criteria as the energy audit program. To qualify, businesses must first receive an energy audit. Examples of eligible projects: insulation, windows, refrigeration, auxiliary power units for truckers, and renewable energy projects such as geothermal, wind and solar.


### 2008 Highlights

• Conducted 226 energy audits (+35% vs. 2007) saving an

estimated 2,588,400 kWh and $1,354,749 in energy costs.

• Approved 10 loans in FY 2008 totaling $250,113, saving

163,069 kWh.

• Introduced loans to truckers for auxiliary power units (APUs)

and approved loans for 22 APUs, each of which will save $12,000 per year at current diesel prices.

• A partnership with the Finance Authority of Maine (FAME)

allowed Efficiency Maine to raise the previous $35,000 loan cap to $250,000.

• The SEP obtained two wind-measuring instruments called

“anemometers” for loan to communities and institutions seeking to assess wind potential for non-commercial projects. Engineering students at the University of Maine’s Orono campus are providing technical assistance. 

## The Renewable Resources Fund Supported by voluntary contributions consumers make via electric bills, the fund supports small-scale demonstration projects designed to educate the community on the cost-effectiveness of harnessing natural resources for clean electricity. In 2008, the Fund awarded ten grants totaling $362,889 (see table above). 

### Looking Ahead

• A grant from the Federal Department of Energy will create

a working group to support development of small wind power projects in the State.

• Efficiency Maine partners with the Department of

Environmental Protection to use a $13,000 EPA grant to provide mini-grants up to $1,400 to nine pre-selected schools that have participated in DEP’s Greenhouse Gas Survey.

• Efficiency Maine contracts with the Maine Energy Investment

Corporation to provide a website and electronic newsletter providing information on biofuels activities and issues, including a list of biofuels sources for Maine drivers.

• A Biofuels Special Projects Grant with Safe Handling from the

Federal Department of Energy provides for the development of a biodiesel terminal at Safe Handling in Auburn. This will allow producers, wholesalers or even a co-op of distributors to store fuel in this central location for direct transfer to dis

tributors’ trucks.

• A Rebuild America High-Performance Campus Project,

funded by a special project grant through the Federal Department of Energy, will create an energy management team for the University of Maine System.

• Beginning in 2009, the Renewable Resources Fund will have

an additional funding source. Under the statutory “Alternative Compliance Mechanism”, Competitive Energy Providers may satisfy the State’s renewable portfolio requirements by making payments to the fund. 

## Carbon Free Homes (CFH) Efficiency Maine manages this web-centered social awareness campaign ( www.carbonfreehomes.org ), which has helped Maine households reduce or even eliminate their carbon footprint since April, 2007. Consumers can learn what it means to go “carbon-free”; receive help calculating their household’s carbon emissions; learn simple steps to reduce their carbon footprint and energy costs; and go carbon-free by purchasing clean energy or renewable energy certificates (RECs). Efficiency Maine contracted with Maine Partners for Cool Communities to bring energy efficiency information into neighborhoods all over Maine, and worked closely with other grassroots organizations to encourage participation in CFH. In addition, brochures and a TV campaign directed consumers to the website.



### Looking Ahead Efficiency Maine will continue to partner with MPCC and other grassroots organizations to deliver this important message throughout Maine. 

# Related Programs Administered by Efficiency Maine

2008 Small Business Energy Audits Students receive a Voluntary Renewable Resources Fund grant for the photovoltaic solar-power project they initiated to help light Yarmouth High School with clean electricity. 

### Applicant Resource Type Grant Award Norway Wastewater Dept. Solar-Bee Photovoltaic (PV) system $50,000 Lincoln Middle School – Portland 3.5 kW Solar PV array (plus 1 kW pole system) $37,200 University of Maine – Presque Isle 400-700 kW wind turbine – 1,000,000 kWh/year $50,000 Town of Kittery 50 kW wind turbine installed at the Kittery solid waste transfer station $50,000 Downeast Salmon Federation – E. Machias 6,000 watt PV system $50,000 Winter Cache project – Portland Solar-powered water pump and irrigation system $8,711 Gray – New Gloucester High School 3.44 kW PV system on west wing $36,450 Yarmouth High School 3 kW solar PV system $26,400 Middle School of the Kennebunks 5.6 kW Solar PV system $35,213 Ocean Energy Institute – Vinalhaven Restoration of historic tidal power dam on Vinalhaven Island $18,915 TOTAL $362,889 2008 Voluntary Renewable Resources Fund Grants

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## Solar and Wind Energy Rebate Program Funding for Solar Incentives was established by statute with an initial 25% allocated to photovoltaic (PV) and 75% to thermal systems. In January, 2008 incentives for solar thermal systems were dramatically enhanced. Governor John Baldacci and the Legislature originally established this program to provide rebates for photovoltaic and solar thermal systems. In 2008, the Legislature added a new wind incentive component for deployment in 2009. In 2008, the MPUC opened a rulemaking proceeding to implement those statutory changes. (For more information, see a separate report on the Program submit

ted to the Legislature and available on the MPUC and Efficiency Maine websites.) In 2008, the rise in fuel prices stimulated strong growth in demand for solar installations and Program incentives. Solar thermal incen

tives were temporarily suspended in June. In response, the MPUC set in motion plans to modify incentive levels based on Program performance, evolving market conditions and stakeholder recom

mendations.



### 2008 Highlights

• Installations in 2008 were up dramatically to 398 thermal

(+224% vs. 2007) and 34 PV (+127%).

• Additional trades (including Master Plumbers, Boiler Technicians and Refrigeration Technicians) became eligible for certification as solar installers and Efficiency Maine began offering five solar-installation-training classes, vs. two in prior years. There are now over 200 trained installers, with another 175 projected to be trained by the end of calendar year 2008. 

### Looking Ahead Rebates for solar thermal systems will be resumed in 2009. In addi

tion to adjusting the solar incentives, the Program will offer incen

tives for wind systems. The MPUC will also implement a pilot wind program established by the Legislature in 2008. 2008 Solar Rebates by Type

The Solar Forecast: Sunny Demand grew for energy savings from solar thermal and photovoltaic installations. Professionals and homeowners alike sought increased training and assistance from Efficiency Maine. 

# Related Programs Administered by Efficiency Maine (continued)

Efficiency Maine continues to achieve the twin objectives of imme

diate electricity savings and long-term market transformation. For both objectives, measures of success center on reduced electricity consumption, economic benefits to the State and excellence in Program delivery. Over the five years 2004–2008, Efficiency Maine’s programs—primarily Business and Residential Lighting—have generated cumulative electricity savings of 3.1 million MWh, worth an estimated lifetime economic value of $310 million. These savings have been achievedat an average cost of 3.3¢ per kWh, yielding a program benefitto-cost ratio of 3.06 to 1. The associated environmental benefits include preventing the release of more than 1.6 million metric tons of CO 2 over the measures’ lives. Efficiency Maine has consistently delivered savings levels better than projections made by indepen

dent research. The past year saw huge strides toward market transformation—that is, fundamental changes in the ways people and companies think about energy efficiency and have transformed their behaviors. CFLs and energy-efficient appliances, for example, are now woven into the very fabric of consumers’ daily lives; while businesses calculate the energy implications of any new equipment purchase, building or other major initiative. The recent steep rises in energy costs and the economic downturn have contributed significantly to the trans

formation of Maine’s residential and business markets, along with Efficiency Maine’s consistent and far-reaching education, training and marketing activities. A key benefit of market transformation is that Efficiency Maine can reduce the level of cash incentives for some programs and transfer them to new technologies.


## Projected 2009 Ongoing Programs

• Efficiency Maine will continue to evaluate all programs and

make adjustments as needed to ensure the achievement of objectives, based on evolving economic conditions and the progress towards market transformation.

• Efficiency Maine will continue to balance benefit-to-cost

ratios, geographic and socio-economic equity, and envi

ronmental factors in allocating funds for the marketing and delivery of the various programs.


### Ongoing Collaboration

• Efficiency Maine will continue active partnership with other

agencies and organizations to increase the effectiveness and public awareness of the services offered. 

# Conclusions & Projections

(continued)

Exhibiting Efficiency One of the best ways to get out the word about Efficiency Maine’s many programs is via live appearances at home energy shows and other public venues. The modular components of a Residential Program exhibit booth shown above have a “twin” that is used for the Business Program. (continued)



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### New Initiatives

• Efficiency Maine plans to roll out a Commercial New

Construction Program, Maine Advanced Buildings, and work with the Energy & Building Codes Board to design a residen

tial new construction program to build to a higher standard of energy efficiency.



### Involvement with RGGIOn September 25, 2008, Maine participated in the first-in-thenation auction of CO 2 allowances. Proceeds from this and subse

quent quarterly auctions will be administered by the newly created Energy and Carbon Savings Trust and used to reduce electricity consumption and promote fossil fuel conservation in Maine. The Maine Energy Conservation Board (MECB) has been established as an advisory body to the MPUC and the Carbon Savings Trust. As the MECB and the Carbon Savings Trustees consider funda

mental decisions about investing in energy-efficiency projects, Efficiency Maine expects to participate in program planning efforts and the pursuit of mutual objectives. 

### 2009 Budget In 2008, Efficiency Maine Program spending was funded by a combination of the conservation assessment and a carryover of unspent funds from prior years. One specific program, the Schools “Budget Booster Initiative”, allocated some of these funds to double incentives for new energy-efficiency projects. The initiative was announced just as fossil fuel prices began a dramatic increase, and response to the program quickly outstripped the budget, requiring the double incentive program to be curtailed earlier than expected. This experience illustrates the market sensitivity to energy price increases, and how suddenly program participation can change. Efficiency Maine works to maintain a balance between an adequate financial reserve to manage these unexpected surges of interest while still being able to infuse new and existing programs with a budget that anticipates healthy response and growth. The following table represents Efficiency Maine’s best estimates for future program expenditures based upon current portfolio design and revenue trends. These projections are likely to be modified through the course of 2009. Uncertainties about the eco

nomic environment and Maine’s implementation of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative are likely to have significant impacts on these forecasts. 

# Appendix A: Business Program

2008 Annual Report Efficiency Maine 27 Table A1: Business Program: FY ’08 Participation Small and Large Businesses

Program Type No. of Participants 1 No. of Projects Savings at Customer Level Savings at Generation Level Incentive Amount Percent of Incentive by Type MWh Savings MW Savings MWh Savings MW Savings
Business (≤50 Employees) 526 646 7,866 2.08 8,795 2.32 $1,037,502.22 33%

Business (>50 Employees) 164 292 26,249 4.08 29,346 4.56 $2,131,073.53 67%

Total 690 938 34,115 6.15 38,141 6.88 $3,168,575.75 100%

1 Number of participants differs from number of projects in that one participant can have more than one project in each fiscal year. For example, a business may have four projects counted in one fiscal year, but would only be counted once on the participant level.



### Table A2: Business Program: FY ’08 Savings by Business Type

Business Type No. of Projects Savings at Customer Level Savings at Generation Level
Incentive Amount Total Participant

Costs 1 Percent of MWh Savings by Business Type MWh Savings MW Savings MWh Savings MW Savings

Business 711 29,483 4.70 32,962 5.25 $2,587,934 $7,515,380 86%

Government 137 4,069 1.26 4,549 1.41 $512,287 $1,592,046 12% Nonprofit Organization 90 563 0.20 629 0.22 $68,355 $219,941 2%

Total 938 34,115 6.15 38,141 6.88 $3,168,576 $9,327,366 100.00%

1 Participant costs are full costs on retrofit and incremental costs on new construction/replace on burnout. 

# Conclusions & Projections (continued)



### Efficiency Maine Projected Four-Year Budget (2009-2010) 1 Program FY ‘09 FY ‘10 FY ‘11 FY ‘12 Low-Income $2,400,000 $2,550,000 $2,800,000 $2,900,000 Residential $1,900,000 $2,200,000 $2,400,000 $2,500,000 Residential New Construction $25,000 $1,000,000 $800,000 $800,000 Small Business 2 $2,400,000 $2,550,000 $2,800,000 $2,900,000 Business $2,410,000 $2,200,000 $2,300,000 $2,400,000 Education and Outreach $675,000 $700,000 $900,000 $1,000,000 High Performance Schools $600,000 0 3 0 0 Commercial New Construction $310,000 $1,300,000 $1,100,000 $1,100,000 Administration $642,094 $650,000 $700,000 $725,000 Other 4 $555,000 $500,000 $550,000 $550,000 Total $11,917,094 $13,650,000 $14,350,000 $14,875,000

1 Budgets are created looking forward at anticipated revenues. Given the recent economic downturn and potential changes in revenue sources through restructuring or legislation, budget estimates are uncertain approximations.

2 In 2008, the Business Programs ran a special initiative doubling schools incentives, which resulted in a greater than expected response. Some of those obligations will come due in 2009.

3 In 2009, the High Performance Schools program will be merged with the Commercial New Construction Program.

4 Other costs include non-program costs such as annual grants to the Energy Resources Council, promotion for Carbon Free Homes and Maine-based renewable energy,

RGGI implementation, Maine Home Performance program costs, Sta-Cap (State of Maine administrative) charges, memberships and sponsorships.



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### Efficiency Maine 2008 Annual Report 28 29 2008 Annual Report Efficiency Maine Table A3: Business Program: FY ’08 Savings by Facility Type

Business Type No. of Projects Savings at Customer Level Savings at Generation Level Incentive Amount Total Participant

Costs 1 Percent of MWh Savings by Business Type MWh Savings MW Savings MWh Savings MW Savings Agriculture 61 975 0.16 1,090 0.18 $51,910 $126,743 2.86%
College 11 570 0.12 637 0.14 $41,688 $144,860 1.67%
Convenience Store 10 58 0.01 65 0.01 $5,497 $17,844 0.17% Elementary/ Secondary School 110 3,099 1.12 3,465 1.25 $462,492 $1,435,692 9.08%
Grocery Store 30 1,419 0.21 1,587 0.24 $170,096 $319,110 4.16%

Health 20 161 0.04 180 0.04 $23,334 $81,101 0.47%
Hospital 9 124 0.03 138 0.03 $35,350 $89,068 0.36%
Lodging 29 397 0.09 444 0.10 $34,037 $85,052 1.16%
Manufacturing 141 16,745 2.18 18,721 2.43 $1,182,236 $3,804,187 49.08%

Office 112 1,248 0.37 1,395 0.41 $204,199 $577,567 3.66%

Restaurant 16 86 0.03 96 0.04 $16,973 $26,505 0.25%

Retail 93 3,648 0.82 4,078 0.92 $263,425 $706,720 10.69%

Warehouse 69 1,142 0.34 1,277 0.38 $141,328 $420,068 3.35%

Other 227 4,443 0.62 4,968 0.70 $536,012 $1,492,849 13.02%

Total 938 34,115 6.15 38,141 6.879643 $3,168,575.75 $9,327,365.99 100.00%

1 Participant costs are full costs on retrofit and incremental costs on new construction/replace on burnout.Table A4: Business Program: FY ’08 Benefits and Costs by CountyCountyPopulationby County1Businessesby County2No. ofProjectsSavings atCustomerLevelSavings atGenerationLevelTotal LifetimeEconomicBenefitsTotalParticipantIncentivesTotalParticipantCosts3Percent ofMWh Savingsby CountyPercent ofBusinessesby CountyPercent ofPopulationby CountyMWhSavingsMWhSavingsAndroscoggin106,8152,824661,2271,372$1,952,121$142,059$412,980.004%7%8%Aroostook72,0472,1811284,5525,089$7,240,961$341,632$1,140,080.6111%5%5%Cumberland275,37411,0002145,3716,005$8,545,047$632,390$1,564,620.5020%27%21%Franklin29,927867231,4181,585$2,255,328$165,252$481,567.005%2%2%Hancock53,2782,175271,2111,354$1,926,040$87,050$237,644.003%5%4%Kennebec120,8393,350683,2613,646$5,187,321$353,342$1,033,859.6911%8%9%Knox40,7811,65142308344$489,484$38,145$122,348.001%4%3%Lincoln34,8001,49326498556$791,579$43,457$126,552.001%4%3%Oxford56,7341,427161,9212,148$3,056,171$209,251$532,790.507%3%4%Penobscot148,7844,2151152,1992,459$3,498,456$213,043$556,8837%10%11%Piscataquis17,1804817576644$916,262$64,096$135,402.802%1%1%Sagadahoc36,387890321,9662,198$3,127,271$143,057$565,071.005%2%3%Somerset51,6581,181373,4583,866$5,501,073$250,965$943,108.008%3%4%Waldo38,51197824507566$805,936$55,383$141,160.002%2%3%Washington32,75192426527589$838,477$37,060$107,967.451%2%2%York201,3415,573865,0875,688$8,093,131$382,909$1,103,632.0012%14%15%Projects attributedto multiple Countiesn/an/a12933$46,594$9,485$121,700n/an/an/aTotal1,317,20741,21093834,11538,141$54,271,253$3,168,576$9,327,366100%100%100%Notes:1Annual Estimates of the Population for Counties of Maine, 2007. Population Division, US Census Bureau2County Business Patterns: Maine 2004. Table 4. US Census. June 2006. pg 2813Participant costs are full costs on retrofit and incremental costs on new construction/replace on burnout.

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# Appendix B: Residential Program Table A5: Business Program: Growth in Approved Program Allies
Program Ally Types Prior to FY ‘04 FY ‘04 FY ‘05 FY ‘06 FY ‘07 FY ‘08 Total Percent by Ally Type Lighting 2 2 4 – 1 1 10 2% Electrical 1 16 31 3 – 5 56 10% HVAC – 3 6 2 2 – 13 2% Consultant/Engineering/Architect – 13 19 11 4 – 47 8% Plumbing/Mechanical – – – – – – – 0% Contractor – 31 71 28 1 1 132 22% Retailer 2 – 1 – – – 3 1% Wholesaler 1 – – – – – 1 0% Manufacturer’s Representative 2 4 1 – 2 – 9 2% ESCO – 1 2 4 – – 7 1% Finance Company 1 – – – – – 1 0% Management Company – 1 – – – – 1 0% Other 5 – – – 1 2 8 1% Agriculture – 1 – – – – 1 0% Agricultural Equipment – – – – – – – 0% Refrigeration – – 1 – – – 1 0% Variable Frequency Drive – – 3 1 – – 4 1% More than One Type 46 29 39 17 26 30 294 50% Total Approved Each Year 60 101 178 66 37 39 588 100%


### Table A6: Business Program: Financial Report Incentive Costs Prior Year (FY ‘07) Current Year (FY ‘08) Incentives to Participants $2,813,674.00 $3,168,576 Incentives to Trade Allies Subtotal Incentives $2,813,674.00 $3,168,575.75
Program Delivery Costs Implementation and Technical Assistance $2,530,281.00 $2,807,851.00 Marketing $653,489.00 $385,301.00 Subtotal Program Delivery Costs $3,183,770.00 $3,193,152.00
Administrative and Management Costs $141,534.00 $120,187.00

Evaluation Costs $173,565.00 $0.00
Total Efficiency Maine Costs $6,312,543.26 $6,481,914.75
Annualized MWh Savings 36,717 38,141 Lifetime MWh Savings 465,746 450,217 Total Lifetime Economic Benefits $53,656,995.00 $54,271,253 Business Program Benefit-to-Cost Ratio 4.56 4.29 

### Table B1: Residential ENERGY STAR Lighting Program – FY ’08 Benefits and Costs by County

Geographic Savings Population by County 1 Total Lighting Products Savings at Customer Level Savings at Generation Level Total Lifetime Economic Benefits Total Participant Incentives Total Participant Costs Total MWh

Savings Total MWh Savings Androscoggin 106,815 106,388 4,693.46 5,195.79 $4,757,352.47 $123,192.39 $427,242.23 Aroostook 72,047 37,173 1,946.21 2,154.49 $1,972,702.29 $27,036.18 $170,857.74 Cumberland 275,374 302,762 13,604.18 15,060.19 $13,789,369.38 $367,234.36 $1,202,278.72 Franklin 29,927 20,341 1,024.27 1,133.90 $1,038,217.00 $21,491.91 $86,221.78 Hancock 53,278 58,443 2,557.04 2,830.75 $2,591,845.51 $60,966.67 $242,148.67 Kennebec 120,839 131,151 5,633.64 6,236.54 $5,710,333.35 $139,763.36 $530,231.04 Knox 40,781 40,204 1,771.98 1,961.65 $1,796,104.35 $42,655.09 $165,388.32 Lincoln 34,800 23,942 1,176.92 1,302.91 $1,192,938.15 $25,722.26 $103,407.67 Oxford 56,734 23,817 1,214.65 1,344.65 $1,231,184.21 $23,575.35 $105,378.50 Penobscot 148,784 132,214 5,831.75 6,455.86 $5,911,138.43 $148,026.34 $537,590.32 Piscataquis 17,180 12,458 574.10 635.54 $581,912.86 $14,022.58 $50,467.59 Sagadahoc 36,387 50,622 2,261.02 2,503.00 $2,291,799.84 $54,273.40 $206,890.81 Somerset 51,658 25,072 1,270.98 1,407.01 $1,288,279.39 $24,330.70 $110,369.13 Waldo 38,511 19,912 992.38 1,098.61 $1,005,891.03 $22,846.39 $85,234.55 Washington 32,751 14,052 693.21 767.42 $702,643.23 $13,136.92 $62,572.48 York 201,341 103,999 4,732.92 5,239.47 $4,797,352.92 $116,087.42 $425,883.91 Unknown 2 0 8,364 427.20 472.91 $433,011.46 $14,990.95 $31,530.19 Total 1,317,207 1,110,914 50,406 55,801 $51,092,075.86 $1,239,352.27 $4,543,693.65

1 Annual Estimates of the Population for Counties of Maine, July 1, 2007. Population Division, US Census Bureau

2 Consists of bulbs dispersed through special promotions and/or giveaways that cannot be attributed to one specific county.



### Table B2: Residential ENERGY STAR Lighting Program – Annual Growth in Program Allies
Program Ally Types FY ‘02 FY ‘03 FY ‘04 FY ‘05 FY ‘06 FY ‘07 FY ‘08 Program to Date Department 2 0 0 25 0 18 0 45 DIY 8 2 2 2 1 2 0 17 Grocery 0 0 54 1 4 2 61 Hardware (Independent) 96 13 0 18 1 -11 6 123 Hardware (Chain) 27 9 5 18 1 -18 3 45 Showroom 5 2 1 0 0 -2 2 8 Wholesale 0 0 0 0 1 4 0 5 Other 0 0 0 7 1 -1 0 7 Cumulative Total: 138 164 172 296 302 298 311

### Efficiency Maine 2008 Annual Report 32 33 2008 Annual Report Efficiency Maine 

# Appendix C: Low-Income Program
Table B3: Residential ENERGY STAR Lighting Program – Products Rebated 1 Measure FY ‘04 FY ‘05 FY ‘06 FY ‘07 FY ‘08 CFL Bulbs 68,767 107,151 636,704 788,125 1,089,227 Ceiling Fans 169 118 107 59 0 External Fixtures 1,459 1,636 2,299 1,876 1,570 Internal Fixtures 4,403 4,259 6,260 6,840 6,512 Table/Floor Lamps 8 78 5 145 1,269 Torchieres 881 208 130 98 50 LED Holiday Lights

– – – 7,689.00 12,286.00 Total 75,687 113,450 645,505 804,832 1,110,914

1 Does not include special promotions/giveaways



### Table B4: Residential ENERGY STAR Lighting Program – Financial Report Incentive Costs Prior Year (FY ‘07) Current year (FY ‘08) Incentives to Participants $842,833 $1,239,352 Incentives to Trade Allies $0 $0 Subtotal Incentives $842,833 $1,239,352

Program Delivery Costs Implementation and Technical Assistance $911,876 $843,403 Marketing $378,583 $586,266 Subtotal Program Delivery Costs $1,290,460 $1,429,669

Administrative and Management Costs $94,225 $96,167

Evaluation Costs $0 $74,895

Total Efficiency Maine Costs $2,227,518 $2,840,083

Annualized MWh Savings 36,299 55,801 Lifetime MWh Savings 275,871 424,085 Total Lifetime Economic Benefits $20,939,446 $51,092,076 Business Program Benefit-to-Cost Ratio 4.38 6.92 

### Table C1: Low-Income Program: FY ’08 Benefits and Costs by County

County Appliance Replacement Program Residential Initiative for Maine Direct Mail CFLs Savings at Customer Level Savings at Generation Level Total Lifetime Economic Benefits Community

Action Agency Refrigerators (RF) Qty CFLs RF MWh Savings CFL MWh Savings Total MWh Savings RF MWh Savings CFL MWh Savings Total MWh Savings Androscoggin ACAP 182 1,727 4,128 7,536 200 316 515 223 353 576 $549,614 Aroostook CCAP 0 0 2,020 10,584 0 260 260 0 291 291 $277,360 Cumberland CCI 201 2,751 1,915 8,160 228 247 475 255 276 531 $506,578 Franklin CCI 201 2,751 431 4,224 228 135 363 255 151 406 $387,307 Hancock CED 0 0 0 3,272 0 67 67 0 75 75 $72,003 Kennebec CED 0 0 905 10,144 0 228 228 0 255 255 $243,142 Knox KVCAP 102 553 70 3,288 140 87 227 156 97 254 $242,278 Lincoln KVCAP 53 281 200 1,896 84 53 137 94 59 153 $146,297 Oxford PCAP 157 668 230 6,272 178 156 334 199 175 374 $356,412 Penobscot PCAP 157 668 1,395 11,384 178 286 464 199 320 518 $494,542 Piscataquis PROP 79 859 25 2,208 108 73 181 121 82 203 $193,329 Sagadahoc WCAP 118 852 1,090 1,944 134 80 215 150 90 240 $229,143 Somerset WHCA 222 2,511 270 7,848 222 204 426 248 228 476 $454,418 Waldo WHCA 222 2,511 65 4,424 222 129 351 248 145 393 $374,560 Washington WMCA 82 757 0 3,808 83 102 186 93 114 207 $197,958 York YCCAC 320 3,480 2,230 7,328 376 254 631 421 284 705 $672,852 Unknown Unknown 0 0 0 1,824 38 38 0 42 42 $40,138 Total 2,095 20,365 14,974 96,144 2,382 2,716 5,060 2,663 2,994 5,657 $5,397,792



### Table C2: Low-Income Program: Financial Report Incentive Costs Prior Year (FY ‘07) Current Year (FY ‘08) Incentives to Participants $1,983,193.00 $2,649,975.07 Incentives to Trade Allies Subtotal Incentives $1,983,193.00 $2,649,975.07
Program Delivery Costs Implementation and Technical Assistance $0.00 $0.00 Marketing $0.00 $19,897.00 Subtotal Program Delivery Costs $0.00 $19,897.00
Administrative and Management Costs $153,574.00 $109,320.00

Evaluation Costs $0.00 $18,734.50
Total Efficiency Maine Costs $2,136,737.00 $2,797,926.57
Annualized MWh Savings 3,980 5,657 Lifetime MWh Savings 23,649 34,557 Total Lifetime Economic Benefits $2,584,816.00 $5,397,792 Low-Income Program Benefit-to-Cost Ratio 1.21 1.35

# Appendix E: High Performance Schools Program

Appendix F: Education and Training Program Appendix D: Building Operator Certification Program

Efficiency Maine 2008 Annual Report 34 35 2008 Annual Report Efficiency Maine Table D1: Building Operator Certification: FY ’08 Benefits and Costs by County

County Total Participants Savings at Customer Level Savings at Generation Level Total Participant Costs Total Lifetime Economic Benefits Total MWh Savings Total MWh Savings Androscoggin 9 1,469 1,643 713,971 $1,293,317 Aroostook 5 713 797 351,126 $627,312 Cumberland 20 2,851 3,187 1,404,504 $2,509,246 Hancock 5 784 877 382,643 $690,449 Kennebec 14 2,110 2,359 1,033,580 $1,857,492 Knox 2 342 383 165,664 $301,434 Penobscot 11 1,740 1,945 848,118 $1,531,614 Sagadahoc 2 342 383 165,664 $301,434 Somerset 3 370 414 185,462 $325,877 Waldo 1 100 111 51,315 $87,580 Washington 1 100 111 51,315 $87,580 York 7 983 1,099 485,273 $865,609 Total 80 11,905 13,310 5,838,635 $10,478,944



### Table D2: Building Operator Certification: Financial Report Prior Year (FY ‘07) Current Year (FY ‘08) Number of Classes 2 4 Number of Participants 34 80

Incentive Costs Incentives to Participants $0.00 $0.00 Incentives to Trade Allies $0.00 $0.00 Subtotal Incentives $0.00 $0.00
Program Delivery Costs Implementation and Technical Assistance $74,184.00 $135,667.00 Marketing $0.00 $0.00 Subtotal Program Delivery Costs $74,184.00 $135,667.00
Administrative and Management Costs $23,873.00 $20,845.46

Evaluation Costs $0.00 $0.00
Total Efficiency Maine Costs $98,057.00 $156,512.46
Annualized MWh Savings 5,084 13,310 Lifetime MWh Savings 24,450 59,526 Total Lifetime Economic Benefits $4,980,582.43 $10,478,944 Business Program Benefit-to-Cost Ratio 2.0 1.75 

### Table E1: High Performance Schools: Financial Report Incentive Costs Prior Year (FY ‘07) Current Year (FY ‘08) Incentives to Participants $861,726.00 $425,751.00 Incentives to Trade Allies $0.00 $0.00 Subtotal Incentives $861,726.00 $425,751.00
Program Delivery Costs Implementation and Technical Assistance $25,599.00 $21,492.55 Marketing $0.00 $10,563.00 Subtotal Program Delivery Costs $25,599.00 $32,055.55
Administrative and Management Costs $79,017.00 $33,942.00

Evaluation Costs $0.00 $0.00
Total Efficiency Maine Costs $966,342.00 $491,748.55
Annualized MWh Savings 1,372 636 Lifetime MWh Savings 18,455 7,613 Total Lifetime Economic Benefits $3,662,131.60 $1,304,906 Business Program Benefit-to-Cost Ratio 1.24 1.92



### Table F1: Education and Training Program: Financial Report Incentive Costs Prior Year (FY ‘07) Current Year (FY ‘08) Incentives to Participants $0.00 $0.00 Incentives to Trade Allies $0.00 $0.00 Subtotal Incentives $0.00 $0.00
Program Delivery Costs Implementation and Technical Assistance $212,487.00 $275,128.00 Marketing $3,700.00 $34,319.00 Subtotal Program Delivery Costs $216,187.00 $309,447.00
Administrative and Management Costs $60,270.00 $47,692.00

Evaluation Costs $0.00 $0.00
Total Efficiency Maine Costs $276,457.00 $357,139.00
Annualized MWh Savings n/a n/a Lifetime MWh Savings n/a n/a Total Lifetime Economic Benefits n/a n/a Business Program Benefit-to-Cost Ratio n/a n/a

# Appendix G: Emission Reductions

Appendix H: Utility Conservation Fund Assessments for Efficiency Maine

Efficiency Maine 2008 Annual Report 36 Table G1: Efficiency Maine Lifetime Emission Reductions (Metric Tons) Emission FY ‘04 FY ‘05 FY ‘06 FY ‘07 FY ‘08 TOTAL CO 2 (metric tons) 90,053 162,659 320,849 497,491 557,814 1,628,866 SO 2 (metric tons) 56 101 200 829 930 2,116 NOx (metric tons) 21 38 75 426 478 1,038

Source : Emission estimates per MWh prior to 2007 are based on Maine-specific marginal emission rates reported in the “2004 New England Marginal Emission Rate Analysis.” ISO New England, Inc. May, 2006. Table 5.7-5.9, Page 16. Estimates for 2007 are from the Avoided Energy Supply Costs: 2007 Final Report August 10, 2007 Synapse Energy Economics CO 2 : 1,260 lbs/MWh SO 2 : 2.1 lbs/MWh NOx: 1.08 lbs/MWh



### Table H1: Utility Assessments for Efficiency Maine (Actual and Projected) Utility FY ‘06 (Actual) FY ‘07 (Actual)* FY ‘08 (Actual)** FY ‘09 (Projected) FY ‘10 (Projected) Central Maine Power Co. $7,339,093 $6,290,032 $11,869,583 $9,542,836 $10,315,861 Bangor Hydro-Electric Co. $1,508,735 $1,288,409 $1,503,206 $2,033,698 $1,877,637 Maine Public Service Co. $431,840 $517,664 $574,007 $460,394 $755,848 Kennebunk Light & Power Co. $110,891 $131,624 $126,114 $144,237 $145,865 Eastern Maine Electric Coop $89,926 $108,796 $127,688 $132,858 $138,898 Houlton Water Co. $55,654 $136,995 $154,768 $95,805 $130,038 Van Buren Light & Power Co. $12,782 $10,866 $22,847 $19,830 $19,837 Fox Island Electric Coop $10,107 $5,446 $11,135 $13,352 $13,755 Swans Island Coop $2,125 $1,467 $2,601 $3,075 $3,147 Madison Electric Works $5,960 $8,213 $15,636 $45,617 $45,311 Total $9,567,113 $8,499,512 $14,407,585 $12,491,702 $13,446,197

Note : * Reflects late collection of $3,049,311 soon after close of FY ‘07 ** Reflects payment of late collected revenues from FY ‘07 noted above Note : Revenues in FY ‘08 decreased by $1.3 million and will show an estimated reduction of $2.6 million in FY ‘09 due to changes in contribution from the T, ST rate classes