Office of Energy Independence Launches Maine Home Performance with Energy Star (Whole House) Residential Energy Efficiency Program
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
WESTBROOK - Governor Baldacci’s Office of Energy Independence and Security officially launched the Maine Home Performance with Energy Star whole house efficiency program (Maine HP) today for York, Cumberland, Androscoggin and neighboring counties. Maine HP provides homeowners one stop shopping and access to certified contractors who will not only provide a state of the art energy audit, but also make the necessary recommended home improvements, and provide easy access to financing.
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Energy booster
Sunday, October 15, 2006
Mainers can watch a TV show about a Windham family who had their whole house made more energy-efficient -- from insulation and new windows to a five-zone heating system.
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Governor Announces Expansion of Maine Home Performance Residential Energy Efficiency Program
September 15, 2006
Augusta, Maine – Governor John Baldacci wrapped up a series of home heating events this week with an announcement on the receipt of a federal Department of Energy grant. The Governor announced today that the grant will enable the expansion of residential energy efficiency assistance for Maine homeowners.
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“Whole House” TV Program to Award Energy-Saving Makeover to One Lucky Maine Family
Monday, August 28, 2006
Augusta, Maine – Maine Home Performance with Energy Star®, a pilot program developed by the Governor’s Office of Energy Independence and Security, is partnering with Maine’s WB-TV, the Maine Public Utilities Commission’s Efficiency Maine program, the national Energy Star program, and other local businesses to present one lucky Maine family with a “Whole House” of energy-related home improvements.
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State's making progress on energy
Thursday, August 24, 2006
Maine HP is summarized by Beth A. Nagusky in the The Portland Press Herald's feature "Maine Voices" where online readers can read the article and post comments.
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