June 2025

Home Team Advantages

The foundational step of building a home is building a project team. Here's what that means and how to do it in a way that aligns with your goals and values.

Demystifying radon mitigation systems

Maine homes are more likely to have radon problems than those in many other areas of the country. Here, one of every three Maine homes likely has radon above EPA minimum action levels. In Cumberland County, that number increases to two of every three Maine homes. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers and the second-leading cause of lung cancer among the general population.

Recording available

Creative Ways to Reinvest in Your Property with an ADU

Check out the recording of the June episode of Home + Energy Chats to learn all about accessory dwelling units (ADUs): a small home separate from your main house that can be used for aging in place, housing family members, generating rental income, and more!

Learn how ADUs add value to your property while creating new, flexible-use living space at the link below:

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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.

Four Winds

Maine Solar Solutions

Rock Hill Build

Waypoint Brokers Collective

Upcoming events

Planting for Climate Resilience • Wild Seed Project

Wednesday, June 18, online

June Coffee and Community • E2Tech

Thursday, June 26, Portland

Potting Workshop at Gilsland Farm • Maine Audubon

Thursday, June 26, Falmouth

ScaleUp, CarbonDown Symposium • GO Logic

Friday, June 27, Belfast

Summer Networking • E2Tech

Wednesday, July 9, Bangor

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