Instructor Nancy Chandler will cover the basics of house construction, air and heat movement through the house, and how you can easily stop some of the leaks that take 20 to 40% of the heat out of many homes. The value of an energy audit includes how your house heating system is functioning, what are the low hanging fruit you can gather to reduce heat loss, and where are the funds available to do this.

Some of these steps you can take yourself to make cold weather clear window inserts, weather-strip your doors, or close unused vents. Efficiency Maine grants for low income people pay up to $9600 per household for insulation, or up to $3500 for higher income. 7 Rivers Habitat for Humanity partners with Harpswell to repair and keep lower income people in their homes as they age. 7 Rivers H4H also does safety repairs and weatherization in all of Lincoln, Sagadahoc Counties. Your energy audit costs will be paid by Efficiency Maine if you make one of the repairs recommended by the energy auditor. We encourage you to ask questions you have about improving your home environment and use a resource list for services and more information.