December 2022

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Women and new Mainers are finding a home in construction

"Research shows that companies that have more diversity–in ethnicity, gender and age–are more likely to be more innovative," says Lisa Whited, a Portland-based change management strategist.⁠

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So how are Maine's most forward-thinking builders, designers, energy auditors and others in sustainable housing building a more diverse workforce?⁠

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Give the gift of Green & Healthy Maine


Looking for the perfect last minute gift?


Share your love for happy, healthy, and sustainable living all year long with a gift subscription to Green & Healthy Maine!


Your recipient will receive four full-color issues a year plus a festive e-card with a customizable message letting them know about your thoughtful gift.

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The Green Real Estate Dispatch: Fossil fuel-free fixer upper

Julia Bassett Schwerin, aka the "Maine Green Broker" answers a reader question: what steps should you take to make your fixer upper as efficient as possible?

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Help us plan the workshops at the 2023 Green Home + Energy Show!


We would like your input as we build the workshop schedule at next year's Green Home + Energy Show. What home, landscaping, and energy topics do you want to learn about?


The Green Home + Energy Show will bring together the leaders in Maine's sustainable home and energy industries to speak with attendees and lead informative workshops.


Please complete our 3 question survey >>

 

From the archives

Log cabins get a performance makeover


The ol’ log cabin gets a remake with modern amenities and better energy performance.


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Making it in Maine


Interested in learning a new skill next year? Check out these unique opportunities to learn anything from traditional joinery to plumbing to the nuts and bolts of high-performance building.


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Winter reading


Looking for an insightful read this winter?


One of the pre-eminent books for building smart today, Pretty Good House is authored by four of Maine’s leaders in high performance, low-carbon and sensible home design.


Limited signed and unsigned copies are available on our website.


Hardcover / full color

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Find a green home professional

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

GO Logic

Evergreen Home Performance

Royal River Heat Pumps

Juniper Design + Build

Upcoming events

Sustainable Home Building Accelerator • Fine Homebuilding

Starts January 4. Virtual.


The Future of Energy for High Energy Users • E2Tech

Thursday, January 5. Boston.


Indoor Insanity 5K • Maine Indoor Air Quality Council

Sunday, January 22. Gorham.


Residential Construction Trainings • Maine Indoor Air Quality Council

Starts January 27 • Auburn (virtual options)


Annual Forum • passivhausMAINE

Friday, February 10. Freeport.


BuildingEnergy Boston • NESEA

Tuesday-Wednesday, March 28-29. Boston.


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

Saturday, April 1. South Portland.

 
 

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