Green building may seem like the new kid on the block to some, but its history stretches back for decades, and Maine has more than its fair share of remarkable pioneers who have laid the foundations for this vital and growing segment of the building sector. Read more >>

Builders for Climate Action's BEAM Estimator is a remarkable tool for analyzing embodied carbon in building materials.

Tuesday, November 15^th | 6:00-7:15 pm

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 is the largest clean energy bill in US history. The act includes investments that target individuals and businesses, alike. This session will focus on the benefits and incentives for individuals and homeowners to help transition away from fossil fuels. From home energy-efficiency improvements and appliance upgrades to heat pumps and electric vehicles, we’ll cover what’s known at this point and as we head into 2023.

Tuesday, December 6^th | 6:00-7:15 pm

This session will look at embodied carbon in residential construction – in other words, the amount of carbon generated during the manufacture, transportation and installation of materials – and what we can do to reduce it. We’ll review a new tool, the BEAM estimator, that is making it easier for anyone to calculate the carbon impact of various building materials. And we’ll hear about a new Maine company, GO Lab, that is creating a high performance building product line that is carbon negative. Mark your calendars for this exciting session and join us on December 6th.

Home + Energy Chats are sponsored by Royal River Heat Pumps. The fall season is sponsored by Senecal Construction Services.

3^rd annual Green Home + Energy Show • Green & Healthy Maine HOMES