Mission Statement
Maine Association of Building Efficiency Professionals (MABEP) has been established to represent and advance the interests of energy auditors, energy retrofit contractors, energy efficient green builders, insulation contractors, weatherization professionals, installers of wind turbine, geo thermal, heat pump, and solar technologies, installers of energy efficiency materials and equipment, installers of non-fossil fuel generating devices, manufacturers and suppliers, home inspectors, architects, engineers, interior designers and all other persons and businesses who seek to improve the energy efficiency of residential and commecial buildings and to reduce our dependence upon fossil fuels.
MABEP will represent these interests at the Maine legislature and other policymaking forums. It will serve as a clearninghouse for technical data and new ideas that will advance the cause of energy efficiency and reduced reliance on fossil fuels.
MABEP will seek support for common standards of training and certification of all energy efficiency professionals, regardless by whom they are employed and whom they serve.
MABEP will support policies which ensure that government programs do not provide a competitive advantage for some individuals and businesses at the expense of others.
MABEP supports programs which establish long-term, stable incentives for all homeowners and businesses to invest in energy efficiency and reductions in their use of fossil fuels.
MABEP will encourage professionals to adhere to the highest ethical standards in their dealings with customers, other professionals and the general public.