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We welcome you to attend the Orono Energy Efficiency Fair! The Town of Orono is committed to prioritizing community climate resilience and enacting climate action projects. The Town has recently enrolled in the State of Maine’s Community Resilience Partnership and adopted a resolution of commitment to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Therefore, the Town of Orono is hosting an Energy Efficiency Fair for the greater Bangor region so residents can learn more about efficient energy options. This Fair is free to the public (but you must register below for a free entry for raffle prizes for gift cards to local businesses) and is funded by the State of Maine's Community Resilience Partnership Climate Action Grant and the University of Maine's Office of Sustainability. 

Date: Saturday, October 7th, 2023

Time: 9am - 3:30pm

Location: Wells Conference Center - University of Maine, 131 Munson Rd, Orono, ME 04469

REGISTER HERE 

WHAT IS AN ENERGY EFFICIENCY FAIR?

Orono's Energy Efficiency Fair was created to share knowledge of cleaner energy options for everyday living, reduce energy bills, and reduce the use of fossil fuels. 

Our goals:

  1. Provide lectures to attendees so they leave feeling capable of implementing efficient energy options into their homes.
  2. Bring local contractors and businesses to one location so residents can talk about project options with them. 

Therefore, there will be a room for lectures and a room with vendors and exhibitors. Snacks and refreshments will be provided as well as raffle items! Providing information to local residents is a good first step in lowering fossil fuel consumption (not to mention reducing heating and electric bills!) and thus, reducing greenhouse gas emissions.  

RAFFLE GIFT CARDS INCLUDE: The Nest, Orono Trampoline Park, DR Disc Golf, The Store Ampersand, Tacorita, Mainely Succulents, Fringe, OHOP, Margarita's, The Local, Woodman's Bar and Grill, Orono Brewing Company, and more!.

AGENDA AT A GLANCE

Time Presentation Presenter
9:00 AM Doors open  
9:15 - 10:15 AM Efficiency Maine Programs and Incentives Efficiency Maine
10:30 - 11:30 AM Maine's Energy Code and Beyond passivehausMAINE
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM Insulating Window Inserts WindowDressers
1:00 - 2:00 PM Heat Pumps: Save Money, Save Energy, Save the Environment MACs Heat Pumps
2:15 - 3:00 PM Penobscot Climate Action Plan BACTS
3:30 PM Doors close  

TOPICS WILL INCLUDE: 

  • Energy Efficiency: 
    • Energy Audits & Assessments
    • Residential Project Options
    • Rebates Available
  • Home Insulation: 
    • Window Insulating Inserts
    • Air Sealing
    • Types of Insulation
  • Greener Energy
    • Heat Pumps
    • Solar
    • Heat Pump Water Heaters
  • Reducing Fuel Consumption
    • Electric Vehicles & Charging Stations
    • Bikes
    • Public Transit: Community Connector

VENDORS/EXHIBITORS INCLUDE: (Updated Regularly)

WELLS CONFERENCE CENTER MAP

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