Heat Pumps in Houlton, ME

Houlton, Maine homeowners switching from oil & propane to a heat pump can save approximately $2,080 per year on heating costs. The local utility, Houlton Water Company, charges $0.13/kWh for residential electricity. A heat pump replaces both your furnace and air conditioner, providing year-round heating and cooling at a fraction of the cost.

Cold to very cold winters with design temps of -5°F to -15°F. Cold-climate heat pumps essential. Cold-climate heat pumps (ccASHP) are essential for Houlton — standard models lose significant capacity below 20°F. We recommend Mitsubishi Hyper-Heat and Fujitsu Halcyon XLTH for this area.

The Efficiency Maine rebate covers up to $3,000 of installation costs. Houlton Water Company adds another $600 utility rebate on top. Income-qualified households may also receive HEAR rebates of up to $8,000. The federal 25C heat pump tax credit expired at the end of 2025, making these state and utility incentives more important than ever.

NuWatt Energy installs heat pumps directly in Houlton — no subcontractors. We handle the full process: sizing assessment, equipment selection, installation, and all Efficiency Maine rebate applications. Pair with solar to reduce your heat pump operating costs to near zero.