October 2026

Small battery incentive helps homeowners save while supporting the grid

Through a new program launched earlier this year by Efficiency Maine, Maine homeowners can now use residential backup battery systems to lower their electric bills, earn annual payments, and help level the load on Maine's electric grid.

Ventilation and indoor air quality at home • October 22, noon

Everyday activities can add moisture and pollutants to indoor air, while air sealing and other energy-efficiency improvements can change how fresh air moves through a house. Join us for a practical introduction to home ventilation and indoor air quality for both older and newer Maine homes.

Featuring:

+ Kurt Johnson, Owner, Fresh Air Ventilation Systems

+ Kurt Johnson, Jr., General Manager, Fresh Air Ventilation Systems

Thank you to our Home + Energy Chats annual sponsor:

Building Science week in Maine

The second annual Maine Building Science Week will take place November 2-8 this year. Organized by the nonprofit passivhausMAINE, the event was conceived as a statewide celebration of high-performance design, smart construction practices and the people shaping Maine's built environment with a goal of making "building science" a household term.

Maine's best in green building—one night to celebrate!
2026 Green Home + Design Awards

Join us November 5th in Portland to celebrate the people and projects advancing sustainable homes and landscape design in Maine. The Green Home + Design Awards recognize projects that minimize energy needs, reduce embodied carbon, support environmental health and prioritize sustainability in home and landscape.

Elevated bites by Revel and music by Bess Jacques. Plus, a very special thank you to Pinnacle Window Solutions, who has generously offered to provide a complimentary beverage ticket to every attendee!

Join us for an evening of celebration and an opportunity to connect with the best in the industry!

Save $10 when you purchase your ticket by October 16^th!

Early-bird tickets are just $25 through October 16^th and increase to $35 after the deadline.

Check out the Green Homes Business Directory to find Maine experts specializing in creating healthy, efficient, sustainable homes.

BRIBURN

Central Maine Crane

David Matero Architecture

Logix, LLC

Stool Caning Workshop • We Built This

Monday, October 19, Belgrade

Biofuels for Maine's Economy & Climate Goals • E2Tech

Tuesday, October 20, virtual

Home + Energy Chats: Ventilation and indoor air quality at home

Thursday, October 22, virtual

Seed Saving Workshop & Swap • The Ecology School

Thursday, October 22, Saco

Is This Plant Good or Bad? Asking Better Questions with Deborah Perkins

Saturday, October 24, Cape Elizabeth

Maine Building Science Week

Monday, November 2 through Sunday, November 8

Mold in Buildings Conference 2026 • Maine Indoor Air Quality Council

Wednesday, November 4 and Thursday, November 5, Augusta

2026 Green Home + Design Awards

Thursday, November 5, Portland

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