A free House Power Options Honest in Freeport Saturday morning will supply Mainers tips about how you can minimize their heating payments and their carbon footprints.
The occasion, organized by Freeport Local weather Motion Now, Balsam Realty and Freeport Neighborhood Companies, will run from 9 a.m. to midday on the Freeport Neighborhood Middle and have talks from native effectivity consultants.
“It’s for individuals who each know quite a bit about (power effectivity) and need to find out about high-tech options in addition to individuals who really want to start out from the start,” FreeportCAN coordinator Kathleen Sullivan mentioned of the honest. “Individuals are an increasing number of in studying about how you can dwell one of the simplest ways they will to help not solely their pocketbooks however life on the planet.”
After transient introductions, together with opening remarks from state Rep. Melanie Sachs, Claire Betze of BuildingWorks and Jon Riley of Casco Bay Insulation will train attendees how you can conduct dwelling power audits with a purpose to discover cost-effective methods to enhance heating effectivity.
Different subjects will embody DIY initiatives that may scale back power prices and assets accessible to assist owners pay for upgrades like environment friendly warmth pumps, together with a brand new rebate program that can quickly supply qualifying Freeport households as much as $2,000 in financial savings.
“I’m so excited to have the ability to announce this system that FreeportCAN labored so arduous to get the city to approve,” Sullivan mentioned. “This type of factor isn’t only for individuals who manage to pay for of their again pockets to do it. We do what we are able to to help all people.”
Throughout a 45-minute intermission, company will be capable to discuss with presenters and go to cubicles manned by heating- and climate-minded teams like WindowDressers, Passivhaus and the Freeport Sustainability Advisory Board.
Freeport Neighborhood Companies will settle for donations for the Carol Kaplan Gas Help Fund. Balsam Realty will match presents as much as $500.
To study extra concerning the occasion, go to balsamrealty.com/homeenergy.
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