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Plans are being finalized for the Second Annual York Energy & Climate Fair, which will be held on Saturday, May 1, 2010 from 9:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m at the York Middle School. The fair is going to be even bigger and better than last year’s very successful event. Check http://yorkgoesgreen.org/york-energy-and-climate-day/ for the latest . . . → Read More: Energy & Climate Fair on May 1st 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: Rain barrels for sale For the past 4 years, Heather Henriksen has participated in an annual not-for-profit Earth Day event selling home compost bins. This year she has teamed up with Holly Grimes and White Pine Programs. White Pine Programs is a local nonprofit educational organization which provides children with nature-based programs designed to “renew connections to the . . . → Read More: Compost bins for sale Vinalhaven Island wind turbines An interesting new technology designed to take advantage of the intermittent nature of renewable energy like wind and solar. From the article at Ecoseed.org: Six units of Steffes Corporation’s electric thermal storage will go into operation this week on Vinalhaven Island, Maine to test over the coming . . . → Read More: Maine tests energy storage technology for heating homes The town Energy Steering Committee (a separate group from the York Energy Efficiency Committee) completed its analysis of 36 municipal facilities and presented the selectmen on March 8 with a prioritized list of the most energy-intensive buildings. The next step is to hire a firm to conduct in-depth audits in order to prioritize building . . . → Read More: Energy Steering Committee makes recommendations to selectmen Greetings Everyone!! “You don’t know what you’ve got, until it’s gone” That phrase sure was on a lot of people’s minds last week during the power-outage. It definitely highlights how much we rely on energy – even when we are not thinking about it. I sure hope everyone’s power has now been restored. . . . → Read More: March Meeting! Tuesday March 9th 7pm There are many ways to be green (or if you prefer, environmentally conscious). Andrew Hayford, a York High School sophomore, is one of 10 students nationally to receive a $1000 Planet Connect grant from the National Environmental Education Foundation for his proposed project to reduce beach pollution in southern Maine. From the March 3, . . . → Read More: York student wins environmental grant Deborah Mcdermott writes in the York Weekly about a federal grant awarded to a consortium of six towns, including York. The grant will benefit both individuals and businesses. Homeowners and small business owners in southern York County will soon be able to apply for a low-interest loan to make their buildings more . . . → Read More: York County towns win $500K grant for energy efficiency Solar panels and wind turbines are enticing, but energy experts insist that homeowners should first start with the most efficient and lower cost improvements. This energy pyramid targets specific areas you can tackle based on cost and complexity, helping you prioritize. It identifies precise actions, areas of the home, and appliances to target and . . . → Read More: The Pyramid of Conservation Senator Bowman has been a champion for Property Assessed Clean Energy Bonds – or PACE – which is a revolutionary way of financing home-energy projects though the use of property taxes. There has been some push-back from the financial industry – but the objections may not insurmountable. A measure in Maine is currently being . . . → Read More: Praise, doubts on lending plan for energy savings Thanks to YEEC member Dorothy Healy for pointing out this free event in Portsmouth: John Aber and Tom Kelly talk about THE SUSTAINABLE LEARNING COMMUNITY: ONE UNIVERSITY’S JOURNEY TO THE FUTURE At 7:00 PM on Wednesday February 17, 2010 at the River Run Bookstore on Congress Street, downtown Portsmouth. Details about the book: University . . . → Read More: Sustainability authors to speak on Feb. 17  |
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