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Heating & Energy · Rockland

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Find heating fuel assistance, energy programs, and help with weatherization or heating repairs in or around Rockland.

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Heating resources around Rockland

Local listings and statewide options. Contact the organization before visiting.

  • Urgent heating help

    AIO Energy Assistance

    1A Gordon Drive, Rockland, ME 04841

    Knox County emergency heating and energy assistance through Area Interfaith Outreach. Provides fuel assistance to households facing energy insecurity during winter months alongside food pantry services.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Mon, Wed, Fri 8:00am-1:00pm; Wed 5:00-6:30pm
    Who this helps
    Knox County residents facing energy insecurity. Contact AIO for specific eligibility requirements.

    Confirm details with the organization.

  • Fuel assistance

    Penquis LIHEAP Rockland

    315 Main St Suite 205, Rockland, ME 04841

    Federal fuel assistance (LIHEAP) for income-eligible Knox County households. Helps cover heating costs during the winter season with direct payments to fuel providers.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Mon-Fri 8AM-4:30PM
    Who this helps
    Knox County households at or below 150% of the federal poverty level. Documentation of income, identity, and heating costs required.

    Confirm details with the organization.

  • Repairs & savings

    Efficiency Maine

    Statewide support

    Help with the cost of heat pumps, insulation, and other home energy upgrades. Compare current rebates and check the requirements before starting a project.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Call center: Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM, except state holidays.
    Who this helps
    Maine residents planning an eligible energy upgrade. Requirements differ by rebate and property type. Income verification alone does not guarantee a rebate.

    Confirm details with the organization.

  • Repairs & savings

    Central Heating Improvement Program (CHIP)

    Statewide support

    Help repairing or replacing a central heating system for eligible households. Local agencies assess the work, with priority for homes that have no heat.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Ask your local agency about application appointments and urgent assistance.
    Who this helps
    Households must qualify for HEAP and the home must be structurally sound. Limited help may also be available for rental homes with HEAP-eligible tenants.

    Confirm details with the organization.

  • Repairs & savings

    MaineHousing Heat Pump Program

    Statewide support

    Looking for help installing a heat pump? Contact your local energy-assistance agency to check current MaineHousing options, funding, and eligibility.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Contact your local agency for current program availability.
    Who this helps
    Ask the agency to confirm current household and property requirements. Earlier MaineHousing guidance required HEAP eligibility and a working primary heating system; that guidance is not an approval for your home.

    Confirm details with the organization.

  • Repairs & savings

    Low-Income Assistance Program (LIAP)

    Statewide support

    Help with electric bills for qualifying households. LIAP provides a bill credit based on income and electricity use; check your application route with your utility or local agency.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    MPUC Consumer Assistance: Monday-Friday, 9 AM-4 PM. No walk-in visits.
    Who this helps
    Eligibility can be established through HEAP or qualifying DHHS benefits and income requirements. Your utility or local Community Action Agency can check which route applies.

    Confirm details with the organization.

  • Urgent heating help

    Catholic Charities Maine - Emergency Heating

    Statewide support

    Last-resort emergency financial assistance for heating fuel and utility bills when other programs have been exhausted. Open to anyone regardless of faith. Provides limited, short-term help to prevent households from losing heat.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Who this helps
    Available to Maine residents who have exhausted other heating assistance options (HEAP, General Assistance, etc.). Open to anyone regardless of faith. Must demonstrate immediate heating emergency. Limited funding, and assistance is small and one-time.

    Confirm details with the organization.

  • Repairs & savings

    MaineHousing Weatherization Program

    Statewide support

    Help making an eligible home less drafty and more energy efficient. A home assessment determines the improvements, which are provided at no cost to qualifying households.

    Hours & eligibility
    Listed hours
    Ask your local agency about appointments and waiting lists.
    Who this helps
    Income-eligible homeowners and renters, and owners of eligible two- to four-unit buildings. Some households qualify through HEAP; others may qualify under separate weatherization income limits.

    Confirm details with the organization.

Listings may include nearby communities. Contact the organization to confirm its current location, hours, and who it serves.

Make the first call count.

A little information helps an agency understand what your home needs.

  1. Say if it is urgent

    Mention if you are out of fuel, have no working heat, or received a shutoff notice. Seasonal programs and funding can change.

  2. Ask what to gather

    For HEAP, ask about income documents, household information, and recent energy bills before your appointment.

  3. Separate fuel from repairs

    Tell the agency whether you need a fuel delivery, help with a bill, or repair of the heating system itself.