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From the York Independent: Voters will decide in May whether “Small Wind” could be the way of the future in York By Jennifer L. Saunders March 27, 2009 YORK – Local residents may soon have the option of constructing wind turbines to provide energy to their homes. When the Board of Selectmen met . . . → Read More: “Blowing in the Wind” The York Energy Efficiency Committee is again offering rain barrels for sale at a real savings. This year’s price is $75 for interested area residents — a 40% discount from the usual retail price $125. This great price is available because we order in quantity from SkyJuice New England and have a central pick-up . . . → Read More: 2009 Rain Barrel Sale This Saturday the 28th starting at 8:30 pm local time is Earth Hour. Be part of this historic event. The World Wildlife Fund is asking individuals, businesses, governments and organizations around the world to turn off their lights for one hour – Earth Hour – to make a global statement of concern about climate change and to demonstrate commitment to finding solutions. Go to http://www.earthhourus.org for more information. Here is the official Continue reading Earth Hour: Saturday March 28 at 8:30 pm A big step forward–see the article from The York Weekly. The following story about green alternatives being developed in York’s school lunch program appeared on WCSH Channel 6 this week.
Great article on “feed in tariffs”
The Purpose of the York Energy and Climate Day is to bring citizens, business people, non-profit representatives and local government officials together to expand our understanding and appreciation of the energy and climate challenges and opportunities we face as a community and to generate opportunities for individual and collective responses. We . . . → Read More: York Energy and Climate Day (May 2, 2009) YEEC members may be interested in this presentation on March 31: The event is sponsored by the Sierra Club, Maine Partners for Cool Communities, Seacoast Buy Local, Community Wellness Coalition, and KEYS Cool Communities. Exciting stuff going on in at the statehouse in the areas of energy efficiency. Here is the text of SPO196, LD 501 An Act To Ensure Maine’s Energy Security and Reduce Dependence on Oil CONCEPT DRAFT SUMMARY This bill is a concept . . . → Read More: Energy Efficiency Bill working it’s way through State House From the story in this week’s York Independent: YORK – With concerns about energy independence at the forefront on the national scene, local officials are considering whether this seaside town should allow residents the option of building small windmills on their property. And of course we’re in support of it! Eric Hopkins of the . . . → Read More: Selectmen discussing Small Wind Ordinance The York Energy Efficiency Committee is hosting local speaker Tom Wysmuller this Saturday at 10:00am at the York Public Library. He will be delivering a talk entitled, “The Colder Side of Global Warming”. A description from his website: www.colderside.com The climate change resulting from the current acceleration of atmospheric and . . . → Read More: “The Colder Side of Global Warming”  |
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