Beyond aesthetics: Choosing interiors for sustainability and health | What can you do to choose home interiors that are good for your health, the planet, and local communities? We talked to two Maine interior designers specializing in sustainability and gathered resources that will enable you to do your own research, too. | | | |
The Green Home + Energy Show returns to South Portland on Saturday, April 5th. This day brings together the leaders in Maine’s sustainable home and energy industries. From solar power to heat pumps, air quality to air sealing, and electric vehicles to green home goods, you’ll find endless inspiration for creating your high-performing, green and healthy home—whether you are looking to build, buy or enhance an existing property. | |
A portion of ticket sales will support The Ecology School at River Bend Farm and their mission to inspire stewardship of and connection to the natural world through experiential learning in ecology, conservation, farming, and sustainability.
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When life gives a downed tree, make lumber | Following the fierce windstorms of last winter, many Maine neighborhoods were left with a big tree mess to clean up, and the standard removal method of cutting trees into small pieces for chipping and landfilling results in an accelerated release of stored carbon into the atmosphere. Changing our perception of downed trees from waste to usable wood can help. | | | |
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Join us this Wednesday, January 22nd at noon
Great news for any Mainer planning energy upgrades and energy-efficiency home improvements: Efficiency Maine has expanded the available home energy loans through the Efficiency Maine Green Bank to help homeowners pay for qualifying energy upgrades. Thanks to the Efficiency Maine Green Bank, new financing options are now available to an expanded range of income levels, making it easier to pay for your next project.
Join us for a chat with Efficiency Maine to learn about current residential incentives and how to access these new home energy loan offerings. Be sure to bring your questions!
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Beginning in February, passivhausMAINE’s Forum12 will bring together industry professionals, builders, designers, policy makers and enthusiasts to rethink longevity in the building process. The annual forum focuses on sustainability solutions, innovative methods and products, increased housing access and, of course, networking! This year’s theme is Beyond the 100-year building–asking what Maine’s built environment, climate and workforce will look like in the years ahead, as the state implements its housing and sustainability goals. The three-day event begins in Portland on Thurs., February 27, and finishes with site walks on Sun., March 1. Get the schedule, learn more and register at phmeforum.org
Green & Healthy Maine HOMES is a proud sponsor of Forum 12.
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Check out the green homes business directory to find experts specializing in healthy, efficient, sustainable Maine homes. | |
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