Efficiency Maine

Efficiency Maine Trust Board Meeting
2016-09-21 09:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Efficiency Maine Trust Office, 68 Capitol Street, Suite 1, Augusta, ME, United States
The next meeting of the Efficiency Maine Board of Trustees will be Wednesday, September 21, 2016 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Efficiency Maine Trust office, 168 Capitol Street, Suite 1, Augusta. Click here for the agenda.

KVCC - Propane and Natural Gas Course
2016-09-15 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Kennebec Valley Community College is offering a Propane and Natural Gas: Large Industrial/Commercial Gas-Fired Equipment course. This course is designed to enable experienced gas industry managers, sales representatives, and service technicians to properly size and install gas service connections for large industrial and commercial gas-fired equipment and systems. Successful completion of this course and the corresponding CETP exam will prepare students in obtaining the State of Maine Propane and Natural Gas Technician-Large Equipment Connection and Service endorsement. Additional eligibility requirements apply. For more information, please visit: http://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/fuel/technician.html
Course Dates/Times:
Sept. 12, 14, 19 & 21
5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Mon. & Wed.
LOCATION
Fairfield Campus
92 Western Avenue
Frye Whitney Wing
Room 108A/102
INSTRUCTORS
Kevin Purnell &
James Roy
Licensed Propane & Natural Gas Technicians
TUITION
Cost $385
TO REGISTER:
By Phone:
(207)453-5818

KVCC - Propane & Natural Gas Course: Large Industrial-Commercial Gas-Fired Equipment
2016-09-15 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Kennebec Valley Community College is offering a Propane and Natural Gas: Large Industrial/Commercial Gas-Fired Equipment course starting September 19th! This course is designed to enable experienced gas industry managers, sales representatives, and service technicians to properly size and install gas service connections for large industrial and commercial gas-fired equipment and systems. Successful completion of this course and the corresponding CETP exam will prepare students in obtaining the State of Maine Propane and Natural Gas Technician-Large Equipment Connection and Service endorsement.
COURSE INFORMATION
Course Dates/Times:
Sept. 19, 21, 26 & 28
5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Mon. & Wed.
LOCATION
Fairfield Campus
92 Western Avenue
Frye Whitney Wing
Room 108A/102

KVCC - Solar PV for the Associate Candidate - Hybrid Course
2016-09-15 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Kennebec Valley Community College is offering a “Solar PV for the Associate Candidate” course – formerly known as Solar PV for the Entry Level Candidate, on September 24th. This course is designed for individuals who are interested in developing their understanding of solar PV technology. The content is presented at an introductory level and is an important first step for any student that wants to enter the solar PV industry. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be eligible to take the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) Solar PV Associate exam.
Course Dates:
Sept. 24th – Nov. 5th, 2016
Course Cost: $480
Professional & Technical Training | 92 Western Avenue | Fairfield, ME 04937
Office: (207)453-5818 | Fax: (207)453-5010
Email: rweeks@kvcc.me.edu

Triennial Plan Stakeholder Forum
2015-06-17 08:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Please join us on Wednesday, June 17 for a stakeholder forum regarding the development of Efficiency Maine’s Triennial Plan. The event will be held at the Augusta Civic Center from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. A networking breakfast, lunch and refreshments will be served. The day will consist of presentations, open discussion and breakout sessions. To register for this event, please click here.

Energy Efficiency in Your Buildings and in Your Downtowns
2014-11-10 09:25 - 10:25 UTC
Energy Efficiency in Your Buildings and in Your Downtowns
Join Efficiency Maine in Brunswick for the 2014 Maine Downtown Institute session – Energy Efficiency in your Buildings and in Your Downtowns! Information will be shared about energy efficiency in historic buildings including: funding opportunities, incentive programs, sustainable building practices, energy efficiency practices and concerns in historic buildings, the importance of the energy audit, and more. This session is offered by the Maine Downtown Center in cooperation with the Grants to Green – Green Champions training. For more information on the Grants to Green program click here.
When: Wednesday, December 10, 2014, from 1-4 pm
Where: Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St, Brunswick, ME 04011
Speakers Include:
Anne Ball, Maine Downtown Center, Grants to Green Maine
Chris Closs, Maine Preservation, Greater Portland Landmarks
Rick Meinking, Efficiency Maine
Chris Wolff, Maine Community Foundation
Representative from the EPA and the Energy Star Portfolio Manager Program
Register today to secure your spot for this educational event. Click here to REGISTER ONLINE!

KVCC Mini-Split Heat Pump Training
2014-10-02 15:00 - 16:00 UTC
Kennebec Valley Community College is offering a Mini-Split Heat Pump Training course October 2-4 & October 9-11. This is a 40 hour course designed for licensed HVAC or electrical technicians who want to further their knowledge of mini-split heating and cooling systems. This course will also provide professionals working in the HVAC industry with further knowledge regarding the installation, service and operation of mini-split heat pumps on the market today.This training program has been endorsed by Efficiency Maine and Energy Star heat pump manufacturers. Upon successful completion of this course, students will receive a Certificate of Completion from KVCC certifying that they have received the Energy Star Heat Pump Installation Training required by Efficiency Maine.
COURSE INFORMATION
Course Dates:
Oct. 2, 3 & 4, 2014
Oct. 9, 10 & 11, 2014
Course Tiime:
Thurs -Fri: 5pm-9pm
Saturday: 8am-5pm
Click Here for more information.

EMCC Heat Pump Training
2014-04-23 17:00 UTC
This course is designed for Licensed Heating Oil and Gas Technicians, HVAC Technicians, or Licensed Electricians. This course will provide the student with an expanded level of skills to install and service single zone mini-split heat pumps. During the course the student will install one single zone mini-split heat pump. Topics to be covered are basic heat pump/refrigeration cycle, electricity, and heat pump mechanical, electrical, and electronic components. Lab activities include electrical wiring and troubleshooting, piping techniques, leak testing, evacuation, charging, refrigerant recovery, plus operation and maintenance of mini-split heat pumps.
To Register and for more information, call 974-4810 or 1-800-286-9357.
Dates/Times:
Monday/Wednesday 3/3/14-4/23/14
5:00-8:00 pm
Saturday4/12/14
9:00 am-4:00 pm
Location:
Eastern Maine Community College, Rangeley Hall
Instructors:
Jim Peary and Rick Gomm
Tuition: $1,095.00

Efficiency Maine Board Meeting
2014-02-26 09:30 - 12:00 UTC
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.

Mini-Split Heat Pump Course
2014-02-17 08:00 - 2014-02-21 17:00 UTC
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 heating and cooling. Other topics covered in the course will be: basic electrical theory, control theory, mechanical operation of system components, and safe work practices involved in the installation of these units. Students will experience a hands-on lab component involving the installation and troubleshooting of these state-of-the-art mini-split heat pump systems.
Location: Kennebec Valley Community College
February 17th through February 21st
8am to 5pm
To register click here.

Efficiency Maine Board Meeting
2014-01-15 09:30 - 12:00 UTC
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.

Efficiency Maine Board Meeting.
2014-01-15 09:30 - 12:00 UTC

KVCC Natural Gas and Propane Course
2014-01-06 12:28 - 2014-01-14 13:28 UTC
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 (M & W, 5-9 p.m.)
CETP exam, January 18, 9 a.m.
Course cost is $385.
Register here.

Green Eggs: Community Weatherization
2013-12-04 07:30 - 09:00 (America/New_York)
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 costs in high-energy price communities and using the power of community engagement to weatherize up homes on Maine islands; Sue Inches from Habitat for Humanity will discuss how engaging a mix of volunteer and professional labor can weatherize homes; and Dana Fischer from Efficiency Maine will share details of new residential incentives for insulation and heating system projects.
Wednesday December 4th
7:30 to 9:00 a.m.
Maine Audubon, Gilsland Farm Education Center, 20 Gilsland Farm Rd, Falmouth, ME
Register here.

Efficiency Maine Board Meeting
2013-11-20 09:30 - 12:00 UTC
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

Energy Auditor Course at SMCC
2013-11-11 00:00 - 2014-02-21 23:59 UTC
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 fee. Exams will be scheduled after the completion of the course. Previous experience in building trades or home performance recommended.
Location: Southern Maine Community College
Monday-Friday 10/28-11/8
Cost: $1600. Book included in course fee.
More information available here.

Efficiency Maine Annual Symposium and Awards Ceremony November 6
2013-11-06 00:00 - 2014-02-21 23:59 UTC
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 result of Maine’s recently enacted Omnibus Energy Bill, Efficiency Maine is rolling out new programs to help businesses and homeowners reduce their heating bills. At the same time, natural gas lines are expanding into many communities and improved equipment, like electric heat pumps and pellet boilers, are emerging as attractive alternative heating systems. Join us for a discussion about recent and future applications of high-efficiency equipment and materials that lower energy costs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and learn about new Efficiency Maine programs and incentives.
The event features informative panels, an exhibit hall, and an awards ceremony. Thomas Welch, chairman of the Maine Public Utilities Commission, will be the keynote speaker. The symposium will be followed immediately by a networking reception and the presentation of this year’s Efficiency Maine awards for top honors among the state’s energy efficiency contractors, suppliers, and customers.
Register here.
Efficiency Maine will also provide an opportunity for vendors, contractors, and other interested parties to exhibit their products and services at the event at no cost. To register to exhibit, email paul.badeau@efficiencymaine.com, and include “Exhibit interest” in the subject line.

Symposium Presentation Materials Posted
2013-11-06 00:00 - 23:59 UTC
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, Operations Manager, Princeton Properties. The second panel featured: John Murphy, Business Development Manager, Sweeney Rogers Geraghty Inc.; Vamshi Gooje, Associate, Thornton Tomasetti; and Dan Kelley, Vice President and Power Engineering Service Line Leader, Woodard & Curran. Below are the presentations from each:
Alethea Cariddi
Dan Kelley
John Murphy
Kurt Shillington
Suzanne MacDonald
VamshiGooje

US EPA Refrigerant Certification Exam Preparation Course
2013-10-26 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
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 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $480
Location: Kennebec Valley Community College
Register here.

Windham Adult Ed: DIY Air Sealing and Weatherization Basics
2013-10-23 18:00 - 20:00 UTC
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.

Efficiency Maine Board Meeting
2013-10-23 09:30 - 12:00 UTC
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.

Multifamily Energy Auditing at SMCC
2013-10-11 08:00 - 16:00 UTC
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 the course. Exams are not included in the course fee.
10/7-10/11 8:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Southern Maine Community College
Cost: $1550. Book included in course fee.
Find out more here.

EnerPHit and Deep Energy Retrofit Forum
2013-09-27 09:00 - 13:00 UTC
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 and triplex project. Register for the event here.

Efficiency Maine Board Meeting
2013-09-26 09:30 - 11:30 UTC
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.

Efficiency Maine Trust Board Meeting
2013-08-21 09:30 - 12:00 UTC
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.

Third RGGI Stakeholder Workshop
2013-08-08 09:00 - 12:00 UTC
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 – Katz Library, Lower level, Room 5, 46 University Drive
USM Portland — 215 Abromson (cablecast live)

Agenda: Program Design Considerations

Eligibility

Customers
Measures

Marketing / Outreach / Education / Training Needs
Quality Assurance

Building Envelope Measures
Equipment Measures

Incentives
Budget Considerations

As with past notices, we would appreciate it if you could reply to Karen Bickerman, whose email is karen.bickerman@efficiencymaine.com to let us know if you will be attending and which of the three venues you expect to use.

Save the Date! Madison Energy Expo
2013-08-03 00:00 - 23:59 UTC
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 there will be drawings for energy related prizes.
When: August 3, 2013
Where: Madison Memorial High School
Our click here for more information.

Second RGGI Stakeholder Workshop
2013-07-24 13:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
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 cablecast live with two-way video and audio at the following campus locations:

University of Maine at Orono Room 126, Barrows Hall http://umaine.edu/locator/files/2009/05/2013-Map.pdf
University of Southern Maine Room 133, Wishcamper Building, Portland) http://www.usm.maine.edu/about/directions-portland-campus

If you plan to attend, please send an email to Karen at Karen.Bickerman@efficiencymaine.com and let her know whether you will be attending the Augusta, Orono or Portland venue.
Agenda for Workshop 2 (1:30 to 4:30 p.m.)
I. Welcome and Introductions
II. Recap of Objectives and Topics Covered at Workshop I
III. Panel Discussion of Heating System Options
Oil
Solar
Natural Gas, Propane
Pellet
Electric
IV. Stakeholder Comments regarding Use of RGGI Funds to Reduce Home Heating Demand
To access materials from the first stakeholders meeting, visit: http://www.efficiencymaine.com/about/rggi-funding-stakeholder-workshop/.
The third and final stakeholder meeting will be held on Thursday, August 8, with locations yet to be determined. The focus of that meeting will be on Program Design Options for Envelope and Equipment Measures.

Maine's New Energy Policy
2013-07-17 07:30 - 14:59 UTC
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 gas infrastructure in Maine. The bipartisan legislation, assembled from 12 separate bills, is being called “historic” and “landmark” in its approach to energy policy – but “how” and “why” and “what” will really change in your town, business, and home?
On July 17, E2Tech will host Maine’s energy leaders as they dissect the new law and provide guidance on next steps, implementation of key provisions and impacts on businesses and homeowners.
• Patrick Woodcock, Director, Governor’s Energy Office
• Thomas Welch, Chairman, Maine Public Utilities Commission
• Michael Stoddard, Executive Director, Efficiency Maine Trust
• Timothy Schneider, Maine Public Advocate
Registration will be limited based on room capacity, so please register early. This event will be hosted at Building #27, 8 Venture Avenue, Brunswick Landing.
For any questions, please contact Jeff Marks at director@e2tech.org or (207) 956-1970.

RGGI Funding Stakeholder Workshop
2013-07-11 09:00 - 12:00 UTC
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 workshops for interested stakeholders to discuss program design options for the use of these funds.

WORKSHOP 1
Thursday, July 11, from 9 AM – 12 noon
Venue: U Maine at Augusta (Bennett D. Katz Library Lower level, Room 5, 46 University Drive ) http://www.uma.edu/augustacampus.html
If you can’t attend in Augusta, the discussion will also be cablecast live, with two-way video and audio, at two locations:

University of Maine at Orono Room 126, Barrows Hall http://www.umaine.edu/about/driving-directions/ http://umaine.edu/locator/files/2009/05/2013-Map.pdf
University of Southern Maine Room 133, Wishcamper Building, Portland) http://www.usm.maine.edu/about/directions-portland-campus

You must be present at one of these two locations in order to see or hear the cablecast and to share your comments and questions with us.
If you intend to attend Workshop 1, please send an email to Karen at Karen.Bickerman@efficiencymaine.com and let her know whether you will be attending the Augusta, Orono or Portland venue.
Agenda for Workshop 1 (9-12)

Welcome and Introductions
Context

RGGI Statute
Amendments to Statute re: Residential Heating

Analysis and Discussion of Key Criteria

Benefit-to-Cost Ratios
Lower Heating Energy Costs
Greenhouse Gas Savings per Trust Fund Cost
Group Discussion About Other Criteria, Considerations

Building Envelope Measures (Air Sealing and Insulation)

Baseline Data from Maine Homes
Program Description
Recent Program Results
Q&A
