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Online Documents & Services
Tools
- CheckMATE
CheckMATE has two programs: REScheck for Residential Building Code Compliance; and, COMcheck-EZ for Commercial Building Code Compliance
- Comparing Heating Fuel Cost
The brochure assists in comparing the cost of various heating fuels according to their "heating equivalent cost" as expressed in dollars per million BTU (MBTU).
- Energy Conservation Insulation Facts
This booklet describes the following concepts: how does insulation work; how much is necessary; where is insulation necessary; what is a vapor barrier; describes special foundation insulation; and, assuring a safe and quality installation.
- Heating Fuel Comparison Calculator
This spreadsheet or "calculator" can be used to compare residential heating fuel prices and costs.
- Home Energy Saver
The first web-based do-it-yourself energy audit tool.
- Maine Guide to Energy Efficient Residential Construction (4th Edition)
This booklet describes the following concepts: Maine's Residential Energy Standards; siteing and initial design considerations; important considerations for the design phase (insulation, air leakage, indoor air quality, etc.); and, recommended construction practices.
- "New Energy Tax Credits" article by Douglas L. Faulkner
Excellent explanation of the new energy tax credits for solar energy, vehicles, home construction/renovation, and home heating and cooling systems.
- Recommended Standards for the Installation of Woodburning Stoves
This booklet describes the following concepts: clearances from wood burning stoves; chimney connectors; chimneys; and, organizations governing the installation of wood burning equipment.
- Small Wind Electric Systems - A Maine Consumer's Guide
This booklet will help you answer the following questions about small wind electric systems: First, How Can I Make My Home More Energy Efficient?; Is Wind Energy Practical for Me?; What Size Wind Turbine Do I Need?; What are the Basic Parts of a Small Wind Electric System?; What Do Wind Systems Cost?; Where Can I Find Installation and Maintenance Support?; How Much Energy Will My System Generate?;
Is There Enough Wind on My Site?; How Do I Choose the Best Site for My Wind Turbine?; Can I Connect My System to the Utility Grid?; and, Can I Go "Off-Grid"?
- The Maine Solar Primer
This booklet describes the following concepts:passive solar architecture; solar air heaters; solar cookers; solar water heaters; and, photovoltaic technology.
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