Feb. 2025

Case study: Turning a seasonal cabin into a year-round home

The homeowners' goals were protect the building from rot, take advantage of passive solar heating, better insulate and make the space functional for a family of four. Learn how architect Ashley Hopwood Farrar approached the project and lessons learned.

Want to cut down on energy bills, improve comfort, and reduce your home’s heat loss? A home energy evaluation might be the key. With the help of a registered professional, you can uncover hidden ways your home is wasting energy and create an expert informed plan to fix it.

This episode, we’ll break down the various types of home energy evaluations, what each involves, and how they can help you make smarter decisions to improve your home’s efficiency. We’ll also explore the U.S. Department of Energy’s new Home Energy Score, a valuable tool for both homeowners and homebuyers.

Join us Wednesday, February 26 for an enlightening conversation with home energy experts, and be sure to bring your questions!

Colin McCullough, Owner, All Around Home Performance
Claire Betze, Owner, BuildingWorks

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The Green Home + Energy Show is the place to find resources for every step of your sustainable home journey—from building to buying to renovating. Come for the expert-led workshops, good eats, and networking with contractors; stay for the vibrant community of eco-minded homeowners and professionals.

Join us Saturday, April 5^th in South Portland. Take advantage of our discounted advance pricing when you buy your tickets now!

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Building Science 101: Kitchen appliances evolve

If a kitchen makeover is in your future, don’t only seek out appliances for their looks—choose those that are energy efficient and contribute to healthy indoor air quality, too.

Find a green home professional

Check out the green homes business directory to find experts specializing in healthy, efficient, sustainable Maine homes.

Juniper Design + Build

Evergreen Home Performance

Maine Green Brokers at Advisors Living Real Estate

Maine Solar Sheds

Upcoming events

Home + Energy Chats: The power of a home energy check-up

Wednesday, February 26 online

Forum 12 • passivhausMAINE

Thursday, February 27 to Saturday, March 1 in Portland

Advancing Mass Timber in Maine • E2Tech

Wednesday, March 5 in Portland

BuildingEnergy Boston • NESEA

Thursday, March 20-Friday, March 21 in Boston

Green Home + Energy Show • Green & Healthy Maine HOMES

Saturday, April 5 in South Portland

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