4 Ways to Advocate for Your Heat this Winter
Last week, when the temperature here in Rockland, Maine never topped 8°, we ran out of propane at the office. Yes. We’re painfully aware of the irony: Energy efficiency company employees huddled around individual electric heaters, willing the thermostat to creep up to somewhere near comfortable.
Read MoreTake That, Polar Vortex
You know about the polar vortex, right? The reason we all think 20 degrees is flip-flop weather? Here it is, as captured by captured by NOAA’s GOES-East satellite Monday morning. If you look closely, you can spot southern Florida, but the rest of the country is covered with frigid temperatures and dangerous wind chills.
Read MoreIce Dams Be Gone!
Midcoast Maine got 18″ of snow this week, on top of the foot-plus that fell over the weekend.
Read MoreWhat does efficiency look like?
Energy efficiency is fairly easy to define. But what does energy efficiency look like? And if you can’t see it, how can you engage with it?
Read MoreMaine Named Most Improved in ACEEE 2013 Energy Scorecard
After falling an embarrassing 13 spots last year, Maine rallied to #16 in the ACEEE’s 2013 State Energy Scorecard, earning a “most improved” rating from the non-profit organization.
Read MoreEnergy Efficiency Financing Made Easy
Energy Efficiency is regularly called the cheapest, cleanest and fastest energy source. A Triple Bottom Line investment, it’s good for home comfort and safety, it’s good for our pocketbooks and it’s good for the Earth. Evergreen makes it easy to plan and install cost-effective improvements that make homes more comfortable and energy efficient.How easy? Contact us today for a Free 1-hr consult and find out!
Read MoreWhat Time is It?
If you’re anything like me, it was easier to get up this morning than it has been in a while. It wasn’t just the extra zzzs I caught over the weekend; yesterday’s time change meant that it was already light when my alarm went off.
Read MoreOld House Open House
The grassroots Green Sneakers Project hosted an Energy Day last weekend to help interested homeowners learn how to slash their energy costs, keep warm, and help the planet. The group used Linda and Sam Nelson’s 200-year-old South Freeport home as a home performance laboratory. The day included:
Read MoreCarbon Cleanse with Portland No Impact Week
Fossil fuels are ingrained in our daily lives – but do they have to be? More than 30 Mainers have vowed to find out by participating in the first Portland No-Impact Week, October 13-20. We’re proud to sponsor the one-week carbon cleanse, which challenges people to make realistic behavior changes that reduce their impact on the environment and improve their quality of life.
Read MorePlanning for Success
You probably already know that Efficiency First, the national association for the building performance industry, supports building performance companies in dozens of ways, from national advocacy efforts to live webinars and member education programs.
Read MoreJoin the Evergreen Team
Evergreen Home Performance is growing again! Since 2006, we’ve helped …
Read MoreSupport Midcoast Habitat for Humanity by Liking Evergreen
We’re one week into a collaboration with Midcoast Habitat for Humanity that will raise awareness and funds to support energy efficiency and affordable housing. Throughout August, Evergreen will donate $1 to MHFH for every new “like” it receives on Facebook, up to $500. New Facebook fans have already helped us contribute $10 to Midcoast Habitat, but we want to give more!
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