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Starting on Saturday, Aug. 14, there will be a two-day training session for those who are interested in introducing the Transition Initiative to their community. The complete details are available at the transitionus.org site. Here is an overview: Training for Transition — Durham, NH
Location: University of New Hampshire, Durham , . . . → Read More: Training for Transition – Aug 14-15 Although perhaps more urgent in urban areas and hotter climates, cool roofs could make a difference in Maine as well. As is often the case, saving energy can also mean saving substantial money for the home owner or business owner. Here is an excerpt from a Department of Energy publication. Can light-colored . . . → Read More: Cool Roofs Can Offset Carbon Dioxide Emissions and Mitigate Global Warming There is mounting evidence that in the construction and renovation of school buildings, attention to energy efficiency and climate control not only saves money but also helps promote an environment that is more conducive to learning. The U.S. Green Building Council estimates that attention to green details in schools — notably through energy efficiency . . . → Read More: Green schools for health and savings In a move that should ultimately conserve energy, allow customers to save money, and reduce future greenhouse gas emissions, Central Maine Power is using a $96 million DOE stimulus grant to deploy 620,000 smart meters to all of its residential and business customers beginning later this summer. Below are excerpts from a press release . . . → Read More: CMP to deploy 620,000 smart meters to all customers The next York Energy Efficiency Committee meeting is this Tuesday at 7pm at the York Public Library. We’ll be talking about PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) in more detail – and what it will take to make it a reality here in York. For more information on what PACE is you can go to . . . → Read More: Monthly YEEC meeting on July 13 Congratulations to Zak Harding and the York School Department for this award. Sustainable cleaning reaps rewards July 05, 2010 YORK, Maine — The York School Department custodial department was recently awarded a Green Difference Award by Project Green Schools for the year 2010. The award was presented to . . . → Read More: York schools honored for ‘green cleaning’ methods  |
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