Efficiency Maine is offering eight, half-day, energy efficient building workshops at convenient locations throughout the state. These workshops are designed for both technical and non-technical personnel and will focus on low cost and no cost efficiency upgrades in your buildings which if implemented will lower your energy costs. Emphasis will be directed toward measures which qualify under the Efficiency Maine Business Program which offers enhanced incentives for many lighting, motor, VFD, and HVAC improvements. Anyone attending these sessions will qualify for a discount to our very popular Building Operator Certification course. Take advantage of this tremendous opportunity to network with other facility managers in a casual environment with subjects geared specifically towards reducing your energy costs.

Instructor: Chuck Porter, Program Outreach Director

Date(s)/Location(s):
9-18-08/Springvale, 9-26-08/Portland,
10-1-08/Auburn, 10-9-08/Bath,
10-15-08/Farmington, 10-22-08/Bangor,
10-30-08/Fairfield, and, 11-6-08/Caribou.

Time: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Notice and Registration Form: http://www.efficiencymaine.com/Temp/HowToGetStartedSavingEnergyFALL2008.pdf

Sign-in: Starts at 8:00 AM

Credits: 0.4 CEU / 4.0 PDH

Food: A continental breakfast will be provided.

Cost: $25

Directions: See the 2nd page of the notice and registration form.

Lewiston
Wednesday, Oct. 15
7:30 AM – 1 PM
$25/$45

Bangor
Tuesday, Oct. 28
7:30 AM – 1
$25

(Includes continental breakfast, lunch and all materials)

Join us for a half-day to:
- Hear practical lessons
- First hand from local Maine businesses that are saving money with energy efficiency
- Learn where and how to score cash rebates, low-interest loans, tax credits and technical assistance

Who Should Attend?
Industry; Small Businesses; Schools and Health Care facilities; Hospitality; Manufacturers; Retail & Office businesses; Builders; Banking and Finance

Register online for all three events at http://www.nrcm.org
For more information, call or email: Dylan Voorhees, 207-622-3101, dylan@nrcm.org

Click here for the flyer: http://www.efficiencymaine.com/Temp/energyefficiencywrkshpad.pdf

Thurs, Oct 16, 4pm, and Sat, Oct 18, 10am, Easy Energy Efficiency for Everyone
Lisa Barter, lighting
TBA, plumbing fixtures
TBA, architect: basic design strategies for energy efficiency

Directions to Demerest Street Project Site:

Take Exit 9 (Washington Ave, Baxter Blvd, Rt 26) north off of Rt 295. If you are coming from the north, the off ramp is a bit round-about. Continue clockwise until you hit the light, then turn left onto Washington Ave. Turn right onto Ray Street after about 1 mile. Look for Allspeed Bicycle shop as a landmark. Turn right onto Ivaloo Street. Turn left onto Marlborough Road. Turn right immediately. The road is Huntington Ave, but at present there is not sign. Turn right onto Demerest Street.

For more information, call (207) 772-2151.

As part of the Efficiency Maine effort to provide certification for solar thermal Installation; a two-day class, Introduction to Solar Thermal”, is being offered.

There are new solar thermal certification eligibility
requirements: 1. Complete the two-day training course; 2. Pay the $200 workshop fee and the $35 fee to the State of Maine Treasurer to take the exam for certification; and, 4. Pass the exam. (Note: While we encourage installers to consider NABCEP solar thermal certification, at this time, NABCEP certification will not be required for participation in the program.) 5. Agree to and sign a Code of Ethics agreement that is modeled after the NABCEP code of ethics.

In order to remain on the list of Maine certified solar
thermal installers, individuals must, at the time of renewal(every two years), provide documentation demonstrating at least 1 solar thermal installation within the past two years and pay the $35 renewal fee.

Register: The contact to register is Kim Dubay at 207-453-5134.

Payment: $200 for the workshop; and, (KVCC takes PO numbers, and major credit cards over the phone. If they need to mail a check she will give them all the details on how to do this over the phone.) an addition $35, check made out the State of Maine Treasurer, to take the exam for certification.

Dear Maine PowerOptions Member & All 501C3 Non-Profits:

The rising cost of energy is of increasing concern to all of us. Gone are the days when you can make big strides with a well priced contract alone. A more comprehensive approach utilizing multiple tools, from conservation, to load response participation is required to prevent runaway expenses and to identify avoidable costs. We are striving to educate MPO members about all aspects of electricity supply and to provide you with tools for managing your costs.

As part of our the new Program Agreement for provider services MPO and Constellation NewEnergy are sponsoring three FREE member breakfast meetings specifically designed to help you understand how you can better manage your energy costs. Topics for discussion by experts from Constellation NewEnergy, MPO’s endorsed supplier, will include strategies for managing energy cost and risk, capacity costs, options for “Greening Up”, data management, and how to save money through load response. Members will share their thoughts and experiences and you’ll leave with enhanced energy related knowledge and tools.

Join us at one of the following MPO Member meetings to learn about managing electricity costs through energy efficiency programs, load response and other product options:

�� Thursday, October 16, 2008
Portland Water District – Training Center, 225 Douglass Street, Portland, Maine 04104

�� Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Maple Hill Farm Conference Center, 11 Inn Road, Hallowell, Maine 04347

�� Thursday, October 30, 2008
Auburn City Hall, Community Room 2nd Floor, 60 Court Street, Auburn, Maine 04210

To register, simply fill out the enclosed form (http://www.efficiencymaine.com/Temp/MeetingForm10-30-08.pdf) and fax it back to Maine PowerOptions 1-866-618-1679. Please share this information with your staff and board members. If you have any questions – or are unable to attend and would like to learn more – feel free to contact Maine PowerOptions.

Mary Lou Gallup Emily A. Neill
Program Officer Director of Business Development & Community Relations
Maine PowerOptions Constellation Energy

Thurs, Oct 16, 4pm, and Sat, Oct 18, 10am, Easy Energy Efficiency for Everyone
Lisa Barter, lighting
TBA, plumbing fixtures
TBA, architect: basic design strategies for energy efficiency

Directions to Demerest Street Project Site:

Take Exit 9 (Washington Ave, Baxter Blvd, Rt 26) north off of Rt 295. If you are coming from the north, the off ramp is a bit round-about. Continue clockwise until you hit the light, then turn left onto Washington Ave. Turn right onto Ray Street after about 1 mile. Look for Allspeed Bicycle shop as a landmark. Turn right onto Ivaloo Street. Turn left onto Marlborough Road. Turn right immediately. The road is Huntington Ave, but at present there is not sign. Turn right onto Demerest Street.

For more information, call (207) 772-2151.

The purpose of this seminar is to provide financial
and business managers the information they
need to make appropriate decisions regarding
instituting energy efficiency and management
plans at their facility.  It will discuss the advantages of purchasing materials and new technology using the various utility rebates and incentives. Topics covered include:

Basics of energy efficiency;
Short and long term benefits;
Economics of an efficient organization;
Role of the facility manager and staff;
Training & communication; and,
Development and operation of an energy
management plan.

This seminar is intended for CFO’s, educational
business officers, financial managers, operational vice presidents, small business owners.

Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Time: 8:30 AM—4:00 PM

Registration: 8:00 AM

Notice and Registration Form: http://www.efficiencymaine.com/Temp/2008EEFM-October.pdf

Food: Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Credits: 0.8 CEUs / 8 PDHs

Cost: $50 for schools and state agencies and
$75 for private organizations and federal agencies.

Location: Keeley The Katerer Banquet Center
178 Warren Avenue
Portland, ME
(207) 797-3550

Directions: http://www.keeleythekaterer.com/directions.html

Efficiency Maine is offering eight, half-day, energy efficient building workshops at convenient locations throughout the state. These workshops are designed for both technical and non-technical personnel and will focus on low cost and no cost efficiency upgrades in your buildings which if implemented will lower your energy costs. Emphasis will be directed toward measures which qualify under the Efficiency Maine Business Program which offers enhanced incentives for many lighting, motor, VFD, and HVAC improvements. Anyone attending these sessions will qualify for a discount to our very popular Building Operator Certification course. Take advantage of this tremendous opportunity to network with other facility managers in a casual environment with subjects geared specifically towards reducing your energy costs.

Instructor: Chuck Porter, Program Outreach Director

Date(s)/Location(s):
9-18-08/Springvale, 9-26-08/Portland,
10-1-08/Auburn, 10-9-08/Bath,
10-15-08/Farmington, 10-22-08/Bangor,
10-30-08/Fairfield, and, 11-6-08/Caribou.

Time: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Notice and Registration Form: http://www.efficiencymaine.com/Temp/HowToGetStartedSavingEnergyFALL2008.pdf

Sign-in: Starts at 8:00 AM

Credits: 0.4 CEU / 4.0 PDH

Food: A continental breakfast will be provided.

Cost: $25

Directions: See the 2nd page of the notice and registration form.

Dear Maine PowerOptions Member & All 501C3 Non-Profits:

The rising cost of energy is of increasing concern to all of us. Gone are the days when you can make big strides with a well priced contract alone. A more comprehensive approach utilizing multiple tools, from conservation, to load response participation is required to prevent runaway expenses and to identify avoidable costs. We are striving to educate MPO members about all aspects of electricity supply and to provide you with tools for managing your costs.

As part of our the new Program Agreement for provider services MPO and Constellation NewEnergy are sponsoring three FREE member breakfast meetings specifically designed to help you understand how you can better manage your energy costs. Topics for discussion by experts from Constellation NewEnergy, MPO’s endorsed supplier, will include strategies for managing energy cost and risk, capacity costs, options for “Greening Up”, data management, and how to save money through load response. Members will share their thoughts and experiences and you’ll leave with enhanced energy related knowledge and tools.

Join us at one of the following MPO Member meetings to learn about managing electricity costs through energy efficiency programs, load response and other product options:

�� Thursday, October 16, 2008
Portland Water District – Training Center, 225 Douglass Street, Portland, Maine 04104

�� Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Maple Hill Farm Conference Center, 11 Inn Road, Hallowell, Maine 04347

�� Thursday, October 30, 2008
Auburn City Hall, Community Room 2nd Floor, 60 Court Street, Auburn, Maine 04210

To register, simply fill out the enclosed form (http://www.efficiencymaine.com/Temp/MeetingForm10-30-08.pdf) and fax it back to Maine PowerOptions 1-866-618-1679. Please share this information with your staff and board members. If you have any questions – or are unable to attend and would like to learn more – feel free to contact Maine PowerOptions.

Mary Lou Gallup Emily A. Neill
Program Officer Director of Business Development & Community Relations
Maine PowerOptions Constellation Energy

Climate Change21sponsored by the University of Maine at Orono
October 23rd and 24th

For more details, click here: http://www.umaine.edu/conferences/

To: Interested Parties

From: Karyn Wheeler

Date: September 8, 2008

Subject: Maine Certified Residential Energy Auditor Training Announcement

MaineHousing is scheduling TWO two-week Maine Certified Residential Energy Auditor Training Classes. The first will be held from October 27 – November 7, 2008. The second course will be held from November 10 – November 21, 2008.

The classes will be held at MaineHousing, 353 Water Street, Augusta. The two-week training is made up of two components: theory and field/hands-on training. Each component ends with an exam.

If an individual passes one part of the exam but not the other, that individual will get credit for that portion but will need to return and pass the other component before receiving full certification. An individual must successfully complete both portions of the exam within two years or restart the entire process. A passing score is 75.

Certified Energy Auditor Curriculum

Week 1 – Theory
Heat Transfer
Residential Construction Details
Moisture Control
Insulation
Air Leakage, Caulking & Weatherstripping
Heating System Details
Water Heating & Baseload
Heat Pumps
Diagnostic Procedures
Exam - Part 1

Week 2 – Field Exercise
This week consists of hands on training during actual energy audits in a home. Reading and homework is assigned throughout the week. Last day – the exam is the successful completion of an energy audit by each participant. The resulting audit report and work order is reviewed and graded.


Class will be held from 8:30AM to 5:00PM daily. The text books are provided; however, we recommend that you bring a scientific calculator and note-taking materials.

The cost for this class is $550.00. To register for this class please contact Karyn Wheeler at 1-800-452-4668 ext. 778 or via E-mail at kwheeler@mainehousing.org. Registrations for both sessions will be accepted beginning immediately.

Please note that registration for these classes is on a first come, first serve basis and that space is limited to 24.

Thank you for contacting MaineHousing regarding the Maine Energy Auditor Certification.

Bangor
Tuesday, Oct. 28
7:30 AM – 1
$25

(Includes continental breakfast, lunch and all materials)

Join us for a half-day to:
- Hear practical lessons
- First hand from local Maine businesses that are saving money with energy efficiency
- Learn where and how to score cash rebates, low-interest loans, tax credits and technical assistance

Who Should Attend?
Industry; Small Businesses; Schools and Health Care facilities; Hospitality; Manufacturers; Retail & Office businesses; Builders; Banking and Finance

Register online for all three events at http://www.nrcm.org
For more information, call or email: Dylan Voorhees, 207-622-3101, dylan@nrcm.org

Click here for the flyer: http://www.efficiencymaine.com/Temp/energyefficiencywrkshpad.pdf

Join us for a FREE BOC Informational Web Cast.

The web cast allows you to conveniently view and listen to
an overview of the BOC program from the comfort of your office.
All you need is a desktop browser and a telephone!

The presentation includes:

- Who benefits by attending BOC training.
- Level I and Level II course topics, schedules, and certification requirements.
- How BOC graduates are improving their facilities.

January 16, March 5, June 26, September 9 and October 30, 2008
11:30am-12:30pm (Eastern Time)

Sign up for the web cast at: www.theBOC.info/

Efficiency Maine is offering eight, half-day, energy efficient building workshops at convenient locations throughout the state. These workshops are designed for both technical and non-technical personnel and will focus on low cost and no cost efficiency upgrades in your buildings which if implemented will lower your energy costs. Emphasis will be directed toward measures which qualify under the Efficiency Maine Business Program which offers enhanced incentives for many lighting, motor, VFD, and HVAC improvements. Anyone attending these sessions will qualify for a discount to our very popular Building Operator Certification course. Take advantage of this tremendous opportunity to network with other facility managers in a casual environment with subjects geared specifically towards reducing your energy costs.

Instructor: Chuck Porter, Program Outreach Director

Date(s)/Location(s):
9-18-08/Springvale, 9-26-08/Portland,
10-1-08/Auburn, 10-9-08/Bath,
10-15-08/Farmington, 10-22-08/Bangor,
10-30-08/Fairfield, and, 11-6-08/Caribou.

Time: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Notice and Registration Form: http://www.efficiencymaine.com/Temp/HowToGetStartedSavingEnergyFALL2008.pdf

Sign-in: Starts at 8:00 AM

Credits: 0.4 CEU / 4.0 PDH

Food: A continental breakfast will be provided.

Cost: $25

Directions: See the 2nd page of the notice and registration form.

Dear Maine PowerOptions Member & All 501C3 Non-Profits:

The rising cost of energy is of increasing concern to all of us. Gone are the days when you can make big strides with a well priced contract alone. A more comprehensive approach utilizing multiple tools, from conservation, to load response participation is required to prevent runaway expenses and to identify avoidable costs. We are striving to educate MPO members about all aspects of electricity supply and to provide you with tools for managing your costs.

As part of our the new Program Agreement for provider services MPO and Constellation NewEnergy are sponsoring three FREE member breakfast meetings specifically designed to help you understand how you can better manage your energy costs. Topics for discussion by experts from Constellation NewEnergy, MPO’s endorsed supplier, will include strategies for managing energy cost and risk, capacity costs, options for “Greening Up”, data management, and how to save money through load response. Members will share their thoughts and experiences and you’ll leave with enhanced energy related knowledge and tools.

Join us at one of the following MPO Member meetings to learn about managing electricity costs through energy efficiency programs, load response and other product options:

�� Thursday, October 16, 2008
Portland Water District – Training Center, 225 Douglass Street, Portland, Maine 04104

�� Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Maple Hill Farm Conference Center, 11 Inn Road, Hallowell, Maine 04347

�� Thursday, October 30, 2008
Auburn City Hall, Community Room 2nd Floor, 60 Court Street, Auburn, Maine 04210

To register, simply fill out the enclosed form (http://www.efficiencymaine.com/Temp/MeetingForm10-30-08.pdf) and fax it back to Maine PowerOptions 1-866-618-1679. Please share this information with your staff and board members. If you have any questions – or are unable to attend and would like to learn more – feel free to contact Maine PowerOptions.

Mary Lou Gallup Emily A. Neill
Program Officer Director of Business Development & Community Relations
Maine PowerOptions Constellation Energy

CLASS IS FULL.

As part of the Efficiency Maine effort to provide certification for solar thermal Installation; a two-day class, Introduction to Solar Thermal”, is being offered.

There are new solar thermal certification eligibility
requirements: 1. Complete the two-day training course; 2. Pay the $200 workshop fee and the $35 fee to the State of Maine Treasurer to take the exam for certification; and, 4. Pass the exam. (Note: While we encourage installers to consider NABCEP solar thermal certification, at this time, NABCEP certification will not be required for participation in the program.) 5. Agree to and sign a Code of Ethics agreement that is modeled after the NABCEP code of ethics.

In order to remain on the list of Maine certified solar
thermal installers, individuals must, at the time of renewal(every two years), provide documentation demonstrating at least 1 solar thermal installation within the past two years and pay the $35 renewal fee.

Register: The contact to register is Kim Dubay at 207-453-5134.

Payment: $200 for the workshop; and, (KVCC takes PO numbers, and major credit cards over the phone. If they need to mail a check she will give them all the details on how to do this over the phone.) an addition $35, check made out the State of Maine Treasurer, to take the exam for certification.

Efficiency Maine is offering eight, half-day, energy efficient building workshops at convenient locations throughout the state. These workshops are designed for both technical and non-technical personnel and will focus on low cost and no cost efficiency upgrades in your buildings which if implemented will lower your energy costs. Emphasis will be directed toward measures which qualify under the Efficiency Maine Business Program which offers enhanced incentives for many lighting, motor, VFD, and HVAC improvements. Anyone attending these sessions will qualify for a discount to our very popular Building Operator Certification course. Take advantage of this tremendous opportunity to network with other facility managers in a casual environment with subjects geared specifically towards reducing your energy costs.

Instructor: Chuck Porter, Program Outreach Director

Date(s)/Location(s):
9-18-08/Springvale, 9-26-08/Portland,
10-1-08/Auburn, 10-9-08/Bath,
10-15-08/Farmington, 10-22-08/Bangor,
10-30-08/Fairfield, and, 11-6-08/Caribou.

Time: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Notice and Registration Form: http://www.efficiencymaine.com/Temp/HowToGetStartedSavingEnergyFALL2008.pdf

Sign-in: Starts at 8:00 AM

Credits: 0.4 CEU / 4.0 PDH

Food: A continental breakfast will be provided.

Cost: $25

Directions: See the 2nd page of the notice and registration form.

Drafty and uncomfortable homes. Rising fuel costs. Poor
indoor air quality. There’s a career in xing these problems for
homeowners. Become a home performance energy service provider with the Maine Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® Program.

Now in its second year, requests from homeowners for work
currently exceed our capacity to meet demand. We invite you to
become part of the MaineHP Program and join the growing number
of certied statewide service providers.

Training topics include the following: building performance
basics; site design inspection; air leakage, ventilation and moisture;
insulation performance; space heating; safety analysis and testing;
and baseload (water heating and appliances).

In-field mentoring complements this classroom training.
Contractors will then take the Building Performance Institute
Building Analyst 1 certification exams. Instructor: Rick Karg of R.J.
Karg Associates in Topsham, Maine is one of nation’s leading experts in building science and weatherization.

Dates: November 10 -14, 2008

Time: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Certification: Building Performance Institute’s Building Analyst 1

Food: Breakfast and lunch will be provided

Cost: $1700

Location: Maine Oil Dealers Association (MODA), 25 Greenwood Road, Brunswick, ME

Notice and Registration Form: http://www.mainehomeperformance.org/downloads/2008MaineHP%20Registration.pdf

Directions: http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=wl&q=Maine%20Oil%20Dealers%20Association%20(MODA)

For more information: Rick Karg, 220 Meadow Road, Topsham, ME 04086 (207) 725-6723

To: Interested Parties

From: Karyn Wheeler

Date: September 8, 2008

Subject: Maine Certified Residential Energy Auditor Training Announcement

MaineHousing is scheduling TWO two-week Maine Certified Residential Energy Auditor Training Classes. The first will be held from October 27 – November 7, 2008. The second course will be held from November 10 – November 21, 2008.

The classes will be held at MaineHousing, 353 Water Street, Augusta. The two-week training is made up of two components: theory and field/hands-on training. Each component ends with an exam.

If an individual passes one part of the exam but not the other, that individual will get credit for that portion but will need to return and pass the other component before receiving full certification. An individual must successfully complete both portions of the exam within two years or restart the entire process. A passing score is 75.

Certified Energy Auditor Curriculum

Week 1 – Theory
Heat Transfer
Residential Construction Details
Moisture Control
Insulation
Air Leakage, Caulking & Weatherstripping
Heating System Details
Water Heating & Baseload
Heat Pumps
Diagnostic Procedures
Exam - Part 1

Week 2 – Field Exercise

This week consists of hands on training during actual energy audits in a home. Reading and homework is assigned throughout the week. Last day – the exam is the successful completion of an energy audit by each participant. The resulting audit report and work order is reviewed and graded.

Class will be held from 8:30AM to 5:00PM daily. The text books are provided; however, we recommend that you bring a scientific calculator and note-taking materials.

The cost for this class is $550.00. To register for this class please contact Karyn Wheeler at 1-800-452-4668 ext. 778 or via E-mail at kwheeler@mainehousing.org. Registrations for both sessions will be accepted beginning immediately.

Please note that registration for these classes is on a first come, first serve basis and that space is limited to 24.

Thank you for contacting MaineHousing regarding the Maine Energy Auditor Certification.

The green building expo of the year – November 18 – 21st
Early registration ends Monday, September 8th. Sign up now to get into the educational sessions you want.

To register and for more details, click here: http://www.greenbuildexpo.org/

The workshop will provide interactive instruction on entering energy use information into the ENERGY STAR benchmarking tool. You will leave with a benchmark ranking from 1-100 letting you know how well your facility performs from an energy standpoint. You will also learn how to use the tool to track energy improvements, calculate your carbon footprint, and set a target for improving your baseline score. We will discuss incentive payments available from electric utilities for energy efficiency upgrades and the opportunities for renewable energy use on site.

Participants need to bring the following information (for averages, bring the annual average): 1. Average Influent Flow; 2. Design Flow (MGD); 3. Average Influent Biological Demand (BOD) Concentration: (mg/l); 4. Average Effluent Biological Demand (BOD) Concentration: (mg/l); 5. Whether you have Fixed Film Trickle Filtration Process: Yes or No; 6. Whether you have Nutrient Removal: Yes or No; 7. Your Facility Zip Code; and, 8. Energy use for each meter or bill received at the facility in both the units used on the bill (kWh, therms, etc.) and dollar cost. Possible billing or meter types include electric, natural gas, diesel, propane, liquid propane, steam, fuel oil types 1-6, coal, coke, chilled water, kerosene, wood, or other. We do not count energy you generate onsite from renewable sources (wind, solar, biogas, etc.).

You may bring energy data as paper bills or in a spreadsheet on a USB drive or CD. We need at least 12 consecutive months of energy data, but you may bring more if you want to compare your performance over time or find out if a prior upgrade is performing as you had hoped.

Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Time: 9:30 AM—12:30 PM

Credits: 0.3 CEU / 3 PDH / 3 Wastewater Credit Hours

Instructor: Jason Turgeon, EPA

Cost: $15

Registration Form: http://www.efficiencymaine.com/Temp/Wastewater11-19-08.pdf

Location: University of Southern Maine, Gorham Campus
Bailey Hall (Ground Floor), Computer Room, Gorham, ME

Directions: http://www.usm.maine.edu/generalinfo.htm

Campus Map: http://www.usm.maine.edu/pdfs/gorham_map_color_locator.pdf

Greenbuild 2008 - Boston
November 19 – 21 Boston Convention and Exhibition Center http://www.greenbuildexpo.org/

Opening Plenary Speaker: Archbishop Desmond Tutu

Exposition: Largest ever, with hundreds of industry-leading organizations showcasing the latest products, technologies, and services.

Events: Greenbuild 2008 will offer master speakers; LEED & Education provider workshops; onsite & offsite educational sessions; green building tours; and much more.

Registration: Full conference registration is now open! Register before September 8th for the best discount. Significant discounts are also offered to national USGBC company members, spouses, full-time students, and young professionals (25 or younger). In fact, young professionals age 25 and under and full-time students can get free conference attendance by volunteering eight hours or more - sign up to volunteer.

Preregister for educational sessions to be sure you'll get into the sessions you want to attend. This year, you can use the Greenbuild Scheduler. This web-based tool allows you to scroll through all of the educational sessions offered, flagging sessions of interest. Once you’ve read through the list, the scheduler will help you prioritize your sessions, then place them on a calendar, alerting you to any time conflicts you might have. With the scheduler, you'll not only know where your desired educational sessions will be held, but you'll know that your seat is confirmed as long as you show up 10 minutes before the start. Your final schedule can be e-mailed to you, printed, or sent to your Outlook (or other format) calendar for viewing on your hand-held device. Register online to get started: http://green-vox.bm23.com/public/?q=ulink&fn=Link&ssid=4100&id=h6k3zk8xsi05yvorcc7ua2ziji1p0&id2=ipnp20yyy8crgwpiux236qq5ds2ca

As part of the Efficiency Maine effort to provide certification for solar thermal Installation; a two-day class, Introduction to Solar Thermal”, is being offered.

There are new solar thermal certification eligibility
requirements: 1. Complete the two-day training course; 2. Pay the $200 workshop fee and the $35 fee to the State of Maine Treasurer to take the exam for certification; and, 4. Pass the exam. (Note: While we encourage installers to consider NABCEP solar thermal certification, at this time, NABCEP certification will not be required for participation in the program.) 5. Agree to and sign a Code of Ethics agreement that is modeled after the NABCEP code of ethics.

In order to remain on the list of Maine certified solar
thermal installers, individuals must, at the time of renewal(every two years), provide documentation demonstrating at least 1 solar thermal installation within the past two years and pay the $35 renewal fee.

Register: The contact to register is Kim Dubay at 207-453-5134.

Payment: $200 for the workshop; and, (KVCC takes PO numbers, and major credit cards over the phone. If they need to mail a check she will give them all the details on how to do this over the phone.) an addition $35, check made out the State of Maine Treasurer, to take the exam for certification.