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...
by horizonhomes | Dec 5, 2025 | Case Studies
When Sarah and Tom bought their 1952 Cape Cod in Portland’s Deering neighborhood, they fell in love with the tree-lined street, the walkability to Baxter Woods, and the character of the home itself. What they didn’t love was their first winter heating...
by horizonhomes | Nov 20, 2025 | Heat Pumps
If you have lived in Maine for any length of time, you have probably heard someone say it: “Heat pumps do not work when it gets really cold.” Maybe your neighbor said it. Maybe you read it online. Maybe your oil delivery driver mentioned it with a knowing...
by horizonhomes | Nov 8, 2025 | Home Problems
If you’ve lived through a Maine winter, you’ve probably seen ice dams. Those thick ridges of ice that build up along the edges of a roof, sometimes growing into massive formations that hang over the eaves like frozen waterfalls. They might look dramatic,...
by horizonhomes | Oct 28, 2025 | Energy Savings
If you’re thinking about getting a heat pump for your Maine home, you’ve probably been researching equipment, reading reviews of Mitsubishi and Fujitsu systems, and looking into Efficiency Maine rebates. That’s all smart. But before you pick a...
by horizonhomes | Oct 15, 2025 | Home Problems, Insulation
Maine winters have a way of revealing every weakness in a home. That draft curling around your ankles while you watch TV. The bedroom upstairs that never quite warms up. The heating bill that makes you wince every month from November through April. Most homeowners...
