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.

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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.

DOE Technical Assistance Program May Webinar Schedule

05/02/2011 - 8:53pm

State, city, county, and tribal energy practitioners won’t want to miss the Technical Assistance Program (TAP) webinars coming up in May. The webinars will continue to explore best practices and technical information for energy experts wanting to expand their knowledge.

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A Graduate Course for Middle School Teachers in Real-Time Electricity Monitoring

04/29/2011 - 2:49pm

Registration is open for a graduate course educating grade teachers on how to use real-time electric monitoring. 6th-9th grade teachers interested in learning about using real-time electricity monitoring tools and technologies to stimulate student-led investigations and innovative projects are invited to take part in new 3 credit graduate course, being offered through the Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance and the University of Maine at Farmington.

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It's Time to Plan for Commute Another Way Week

04/28/2011 - 3:19pm

If you haven't already done so, please sign up to participate in Commute Another Week today!! Celebrate money-saving and sustainable transportation choices during Commute Another Way Week, May 16-20!

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High Efficiency Parking Structure Lighting Specification Webinar May 6

04/28/2011 - 2:45pm

The U.S. Department of Energy's Building Technologies Program will host a 90-minute webinar on Friday, May 6, 2011, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Eastern, titled "Commercial Building Energy Alliance (CBEA)

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Kill-A-Watt Electricity Monitors Available for Checkout at Public Libraries

04/27/2011 - 9:13pm

The Kill-A-Watt Electricity Monitor is proven to be one of the most requested and popular "whodunits" at public libraries around Maine. It is an electricity usage monitor and educational tool kit available for free checkout from the library. The monitors will help Mainers detect the "energy thieves" in their homes, and the tool kit will help them put the lid on power consumption by appliances and electronics in their homes and businesses.

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NEWEEP Workshop Provides Insight on Wind Energy Projects

04/27/2011 - 8:04pm

The New England Wind Energy Education Project is a project funded by the U.S. Department of Energy Wind Powering America initiative under a two-year grant. NEWEEP is directed by a steering committee consisting of New England state agencies,

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The Island Institute Promotes the Conservation of Maine Islands

04/27/2011 - 2:20pm

The Island Institute is a nonprofit organization that serves as a voice for the balanced future of the islands and waters of the Gulf of Maine. The institute is guided by an island ethic that recognizes the strength and fragility of Maine's island communities and the finite nature of the Gulf of Maine ecosystems. Along the Maine Coast, the Island Institute seeks to:

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New Energy Jobs Alliance Creates Opportunities

04/27/2011 - 12:11pm

Maine’s interrelated economic and energy challenges have deep roots. Opportunity Maine, a non-profit organization based in Portland, is working to address them through its program called the New Energy Jobs Alliance. Here is their description of the program:

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Transition Towns Are Rapidly Emerging Throughout Maine

04/25/2011 - 10:43pm

Transition Network helps communities overcome the current issues of climate change and the decreasing supply of cheap energy such as peak oil. This process is called Transition, and it aspires to make stronger and happier communities. Transition Network has taken initiative throughout every continent to focus on making certain towns more sustainable

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New Federal Funding Provides Incentives and Rebates for Energy Efficiency to Homeowners Across the State

04/24/2011 - 8:16pm

Are you looking to make your home more energy efficient? Now you can potentially receive funding to help achieve your goal! Don’t be surprised when you start seeing your neighbors putting up solar panels or replacing doors and windows in their homes. Maine is now providing incentives and rebates for energy efficiency to homeowners across the state. The program is c

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