Pursuant to a new law passed by the Legislature, Efficiency Maine will be allocating 35% of its revenues from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) to programs that will reduce home heating demand, lower costs and decrease greenhouse gas emissions. On Thursday, July 11, from 9 AM-12 Noon, Efficiency Maine will be holding the first in a series of open...READ MORE
Date: Wednesday, July 17, 2013 Time: 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM Location: Building #27 (Maine Technology Institute building), Brunswick Landing, 8 Venture Avenue, Brunswick, Maine Register here. In the closing days of the 2013 legislative session, Maine’s House and Senate overwhelmingly supported an omnibus energy bill that aims to reduce heating and electricity costs, increase energy efficiency, and expand natural...READ MORE
The next stakeholders meeting to discuss the use of RGGI funds as it relates to the recent Energy Bill is scheduled for Wednesday, July 24, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. The workshop will be held at the University of Maine at Augusta in the Bennett D. Katz Library Lower level, Room 5, 46 University Drive). The session will also be...READ MORE
Join Efficiency Maine at the Madison Energy Expo! Are you worried about paying your heating bill? Want to learn how you can save money on electricity? Interested in switching heating systems in your home or business? Looking for practical, everyday solutions? If so, please consider attending the Energy Expo, sponsored by Representative Ann Dorney of Norridgewock. Admission is free and...READ MORE
The next stakeholder meeting to discuss the use of RGGI funds as it relates to the recent Energy Bill is scheduled for Thursday, August 8, from 9:00 to 12:00 p.m.: When: Thursday, August 8 9 AM – 12 Noon Where: 3 locations in the UMaine System: UMaine Orono -- Collaborative Media Lab at the Fogler Library (cablecast live) UMaine Augusta...READ MORE
The next meeting of the Efficiency Maine Trust Board will be held on Wednesday August 21st, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Governor Hill Mansion in Augusta, ME.
The next meeting of the Efficiency Maine Trust Board will be held on Thursday September 26th, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., at the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce at 50 Elm Street, Waterville, ME. Click here for the agenda.
PassivhausMAINE is hosting a Forum highlighting Passive House renovations Friday, September 27th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Portland Public Library. Chris Corson of Ecocor will share experiences from his single-family renovation in Northport, Maine. Brooklyn-based, 475, will talk about a townhouse renovation and Boston based, Paul Eldrencamp, from Byggmeister, will present case studies from a single, duplex...READ MORE
This hybrid course will prepare students to audit multifamily buildings, and take the Multifamily Building Analyst certification exams from the Building Performance Institute. Particular emphasis will be placed on the unique energy challenges in Maine’s multifamily building stock. BPI Multifamily Building Analyst Certification requires successful completion of the written and field exams. Exams will be scheduled after the completion of...READ MORE
The next meeting of the Efficiency Maine Trust Board will be held on Wednesday October 23rd, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at the Governor Hill Mansion in Augusta, ME.
Energy professionals will show you how to identify and address the most important places to seal in the home to save energy and money. PACE and PowerSaver loan programs and incentives from Efficiency Maine will be discussed. Location: Windham High School Room: 123 406 Gray Road Windham, ME 04062 Date: October 23rd, 2013 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Register here.
The U.S. EPA Refrigerant Certification course at KVCC is designed to provide individuals with the knowledge and understanding of the safety and regulations designed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the handling of refrigerant chemicals. For an overview of the issues covered on the exam click here. Dates: October 12th, 19th and 26th from 8:00 a.m. to...READ MORE
Efficiency Maine held its Annual Symposium and Awards Ceremony on November 6 in Portland. The event featured two panels focusing on energy efficiency technology and success stories, one featuring customer perspectives, and the other, contractor/vendor perspectives. The first panel featured presentations by: Alethea Cariddi, Sustainability Coordinator, University of New England; Suzanne MacDonald, Community Energy Director, Island Institute; and Kurt Shillington,...READ MORE
Efficiency Maine is gathering some of the region’s foremost experts and vendors on heating equipment, industrial processes, and building envelope technology – as well as some prominent companies and customers that have benefited from them -- to participate in its 4th Annual Symposium and Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, November 6, at Holiday Inn by the Bay in Portland. As a...READ MORE
SMCC is offering an energy auditing course this fall. In this course students will learn to conduct accurate building analyses, provide information, reports and documentation of findings, and make appropriate recommendations for weatherization and energy improvements. This course will prepare students to sit for the BPI Building Analyst national certification exam. Written and field exams are not included in course...READ MORE
The next meeting of the Efficiency Maine Board of Trustees will be on Wednesday, November 20, at the Governor Hill Mansion in Augusta from 9:30 to noon. The agenda is included here: Agenda_2013_11_20_FINAL
The Maine Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council will feature weatherization at its next monthly breakfast meeting. Join the Maine USGBC on December 4th for a discussion of greening existing homes, and how groups are leveraging state-wide incentives to engage communities in cooperative weatherization projects. Brooks Winner from the Island Institute will share how Weatherization Weeks are reducing energy...READ MORE
Basic Principles and Practices - This course is designed for all personnel who want to work in the propane industry. It provides an overview of key concepts and safety strategies for working with propane. This course is a prerequisite for the more advanced propane and natural gas courses (PNG1 020, PNG1 030). Location: Kennebec Valley Community College January 6-14, 2014...READ MORE
The next meeting of the Efficiency Maine Trust Board will be held on Wednesday January 15th, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at the Governor Hill Mansion in Augusta, ME.
The next meeting of the Efficiency Maine Trust Board will be held on Wednesday January 15th, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at the Governor Hill Mansion in Augusta, ME.
Kennebec Valley Community College is now offering a Mini-Split Heat Pump Course for licensed heating or HVAC technicians, and licensed electricians, who want to further their knowledge in the installation, service, and operation of mini-split heat pumps on the market today. This 40-hour course will provide professionals with the basics of refrigerant cycle theory and explain how the cycle produces...READ MORE
The next meeting of the Efficiency Maine Trust Board will be held on Wednesday February 26th, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at the Governor Hill Mansion in Augusta, ME.
