IN THE HOME
Resources for sustainable home products and energy options to lower your carbon footprint.
Resources and Information
> Get a home energy audit from Efficiency Maine:
Efficiency Maine is Maine’s quasi-state agency and independent administrator for programs to improve energy efficiency for residential, commercial, and industrial participants.
> Energy Saver 101 Infographic: What to expect from a home performance assessment
> Maine Won’t Wait: Actions for the Home. Save money while making your home climate friendly.
Freeport Consumer Green Guide
Your local guide to where to buy resale, repair, and recycle clothing, furniture, electronics and more.
The Consumer Green Guide puts local resources for sustainable living at your fingertips. It’s a one-stop handy resource where you will discover where to buy resale, repair and recycle nearly everything you need. It’s a searchable directory for local eco-friendly services, products, businesses and more.
Solar energy is the cleanest and the most abundant renewable energy source in the world. It has quickly become widely popular among homeowners, with the solar market in the United States growing approximately 49% per year.
Solar panel basics:
Photovoltaic solar panels generate electricity directly from sunlight. There are three different types of photovoltaic panels, each ranging in price and efficiency: monocrystalline, polycrystalline and thin-film.
Solar panels range in cost, depending on the type and size of your system. On the lower end, a system can cost around $4,500. On the higher end, it could cost up to $45,000.
There are several ways to finance a solar panel system for your home. The most common methods are through loans, leases, or power purchase agreements (PPA).
Additionally, Maine has many rebates and incentives in place to promote the adoption of solar statewide. Make sure to take advantage of these, to reduce your cost! Learn more here.
Community solar:
> What is Community solar?
> Connect with a community solar project