Now, Aldie, I believe I could throw a cat through that crack under your door. That’s right nice of you, heating the neighborhood like that, but the way oil’s going you might want to tighten ‘er up just a dite.

Efficiency / Conservation Blog Posts

ENERGY EFFICIENCY: OUR NUMBER ONE PRIORITY

We all waste more energy than we like to think about. Because wasted renewable energy is still wasted energy, we need to maximize our energy efficiency before we invest in renewable energy sources for our homes & businesses. The cheapest unit of energy is the one we don't need to burn at all. Read on to get started.

 
05/13/2013 - 10:31am

On May 4, 2013 the Common Ground Learning Solutions and Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) at the South Portland Campus held the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Fair in the Sustainability and Energy Alternatives Center. The event celebrated Earth Day and included information on solar, wind and geothermal energy.

04/04/2013 - 5:10pm

Credit to Dennis Schroeder of NREL PIX 19294To the extent that you can find ways to make your heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems run more efficiently, you can save a bundle on your building's operating costs rig

03/21/2013 - 8:42pm

Rep Barry Hobbins and Senator Jim Boyd talk about energy at the E2Tech event in March 2013 in Augusta MaineOn March 21, 2013, the Environmental & Energy Technology Council of Maine (E2Tech) partnered with the New England Clean Energy Co

03/08/2013 - 2:39pm

Cree Krull of Evegreen Home Performance in Bath Maine by EHPHere’s a revelation: sometimes even BPI-certified energy advisors have complicated, efficiency-challenged houses.

03/06/2013 - 9:45am

2011 ACEEE scholarship winner Ben DeitchmanThe American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) is taking scholarship applications for its 2013 summer study in energy efficiency for industry, to b

02/20/2013 - 12:23pm

A commercial building photo courtesy of US Dept of EnergyCommercial buildings—our offices, schools, hospitals, restaurants, hotels and stores—consume nearly 20 percent of all energy us

02/07/2013 - 12:25pm

a house full of energy star appliances courtesy of energystar.govEfficiency Maine has expanded its appliance rebate program to include rebates for additional appliances from February through June 2013.

02/06/2013 - 6:24pm

The Office of Indian Energy and the Denali Commission tour the National Wind Technology Center in Colorado Photo courtesy of NRELOn January 30, 2013, the US Energy Department announced the second round of

02/06/2013 - 4:24pm

An unusual structure with a wind turbine in Denmark by University of Southern MaineWould you like to see some bold innovations and examples of a nationwide commitment to sustainable energy and resilience?

01/23/2013 - 5:21pm

Blower door units set up on the First Congregational Church of Yarmouth Maine to test air leakage for energy efficiency improvementsIn what may be the answer to many prayers, the First Par