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Jul 22, 2025

Weatherization Tips from the Ground Up: The Basement

Weatherization Tips from the Ground Up: The Basement
Weatherization Tips from the Ground Up: The Basement

This time of year, most Mainers aren’t thinking about the dead of winter — unless, of course, it’s one of those rare sweltering summer days when cooler weather sounds like a dream. But believe it or not, summer is actually one of the best times to start thinking about winter comfort and...

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May 20, 2025

Spring Into Savings with a Heat Pump Water Heater

Spring Into Savings with a Heat Pump Water Heater
Spring Into Savings with a Heat Pump Water Heater

As Maine settles into the wetter, warmer seasons of spring and summer, it’s a great time to consider upgrading to a heat pump water heater. Heat pump water heaters are not only one of the most efficient ways to heat your water — they also help reduce excess moisture in your home. That makes...

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Apr 29, 2025

Smart Cooling Tips for an Energy-Efficient Home

Smart Cooling Tips for an Energy-Efficient Home
Smart Cooling Tips for an Energy-Efficient Home

As temperatures start to rise, keeping your home cool doesn’t have to mean cranking up the air conditioning. In fact, simple strategies like using fans effectively and improving airflow can make a big difference in your comfort— and your energy bills. At night, we recommend using fans...

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Mar 18, 2025

Enhance Comfort and Savings Using Your Heat Pumps

Enhance Comfort and Savings Using Your Heat Pumps
Enhance Comfort and Savings Using Your Heat Pumps

Mainers have embraced heat pumps in record numbers, with over 100,000 already installed in homes and businesses across the state. These systems are the most efficient way to heat and cool a building, offering significant energy and cost savings throughout the year. As we begin to wrap up another...

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Feb 25, 2025

Increase Comfort, Save Money, and Prevent Frozen Pipes with Weatherization

Increase Comfort, Save Money, and Prevent Frozen Pipes with Weatherization
Increase Comfort, Save Money, and Prevent Frozen Pipes with Weatherization

Winter in Maine is beautiful, but it also brings challenges like high heating costs, ice dams, and frozen pipes. Weatherization is a key strategy for Mainers looking to reduce energy bills by making homes and businesses less drafty, better insulated, and more energy efficient. Common weatherization...

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