by horizonhomes | Feb 12, 2026 | Case Studies
The Situation: A Cold House and Rising Oil Bills When Sarah and Matt bought their 1,600-square-foot ranch in Westbrook in 2021, they knew it wasn’t perfect. The house was built in 1974 — solid bones, decent neighborhood, a good yard for their two young...
by horizonhomes | Jan 28, 2026 | Heat Pumps
The Question Every Maine Homeowner Is Asking If you heat your home with oil in Maine, you’ve probably done the mental math at least once: is it time to switch to a heat pump? With oil prices climbing again and your neighbor’s Mitsubishi units humming...
by horizonhomes | Jan 22, 2026 | Energy Savings
Solar panels are everywhere in southern Maine. Drive through Portland, Falmouth, or Scarborough and you’ll see rooftop arrays on every other block. And for good reason — Maine has better solar potential than most people realize, electricity rates keep...
by horizonhomes | Jan 10, 2026 | Rebates & Incentives
If you have been thinking about upgrading your home’s insulation or adding a heat pump, 2026 is one of the best years to do it. Between Efficiency Maine rebates, federal tax credits, and income-eligible programs, Maine homeowners can offset a significant portion...
by horizonhomes | Dec 18, 2025 | Rebates & Incentives
Everyone Deserves a Warm Home Maine winters don’t care about your household budget. When January winds push through gaps in your walls and the temperature drops to -10°F, the cold finds its way in regardless of your income. Heating bills climb past $3,000 a...
