• RGGI Funding Stakeholder Workshop

    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

  • Maine’s New Energy Policy

    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

  • Second RGGI Stakeholder Workshop

    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

  • Save the Date! Madison Energy Expo

    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

  • Third RGGI Stakeholder Workshop

    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

  • Efficiency Maine Trust Board Meeting

    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.

  • Efficiency Maine Board Meeting

    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.

  • EnerPHit and Deep Energy Retrofit Forum

    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

  • Multifamily Energy Auditing at SMCC

    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