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.

Governor LePage on the State of Energy in Maine

01/26/2012 - 5:29pm

Here is the full text the energy section of Governor Paul LePage's State of the State address, made on January 24, 2012:

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Efficiency Maine Launches Refrigerator/Freezer Recycling Program That Pays Rebates

01/21/2012 - 7:43pm

The new year arrives with a fresh opportunity for Maine residents to save energy, save money and receive a $50 rebate for recycling their outdated refrigerators and freezers.

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Learn About Deep Energy Reductions for Maine Homes

01/21/2012 - 5:16pm

The Maine Indoor Air Quality Council (MIAQC) invites the public to attend its 2012 Energy Efficiency & Indoor Air Quality Seminar on February 3, 2012. MIAQC is pleased to offer a little piece of Affordable Comfort right here in Maine, by hosting Linda Wigington, founder of Affordable Comfort, Inc. and the current director of deep energy reduction initiatives at Affordable Comfort, Inc.

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SMCC Offers Free Weatherization Workshops

01/20/2012 - 10:18pm

With a recent spike in oil prices and cuts to the Low Income Heating Assistance Program (LIHEAP) threatening to leave many Mainers out in the cold, Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) is offering free weatherization courses to help ease the burden of the Maine winter.

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ACEEE Urges Americans to Focus on Efficiency Before Developing Renewable Energy

01/16/2012 - 12:42pm

In a report issued on January 12, 2012, the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) says that America is thinking too small when it comes to energy efficiency, while also making the mistake of "crowding out" economically beneficial investments in energy efficiency by focusing on riskier and more expensive bids to develop new energy sources.

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Mad Inventor Series: New Material Shrilk Might Rival Plastic

01/11/2012 - 4:10pm

Regardless of our best green intentions, it is hard to avoid using unsustainable and non-renewable plastic in this modern world. However, as reported by CleanTechnica, scientists might have developed a sustainable replacement for multi-purpose, oil-based plastic. It is a case of Biomimicry at its best.

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Green APPs for Smart Phones

01/08/2012 - 7:32am

Nowadays, it is hard not to spend time on our phones, especially the newest smart phones that have numerous applications that can easily command our attention. For those of you interested in green energy and reducing your carbon footprint, here are some of the newest green apps!

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Mad Inventor Series: Harnessing The Sun's Energy For Water and Space Heating

01/08/2012 - 6:52am

The winter in Maine can be brutally cold making the use of heating inevitable. With the development of a solar thermal collector, the cost of heating your home does not have to be astronomical. Read the article below as found on the website The Energy Collective to learn more about solar thermal collectors and their use around the world.

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Get a Free Energy Audit for Your Businesses (Soon)

01/04/2012 - 1:37pm

For a limited time, Efficiency Maine has allocated some of its federal grant funds to offer no-cost, walk-through audits to help small and medium-sized commercial, municipal, non- profit businesses that are interested in learning what can be done to lower their energy consumption.

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Free Farm Energy Assessments at Ag Trades Show Jan. 11-12

12/29/2011 - 7:17pm

Looking for ways to save or generate energy on your farm? If you are a dairy producer or greenhouse operator, stop at the Maine Rural Partners booth at the Ag Trades Show and get a FREE ENERGY ASSESSMENT.

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