All of these 2024 accomplishments were achieved entirely by the dedication, care and sublime talent of volunteers. Please hear the sound of clapping! Accomplishments of 2024: Launched EcoHomes, a monthly email to our membership containing actionable items that homeowners can take to increase their energy efficiency,...
The Times Record covered the festivities and intention surrounding the installation of the Pinkies on the Town Hall lawn on October 11. Noting the efforts of FreeportCAN and Meetinghouse Arts to bring the sculptures to town, the article explored how the sculptures are intended to spark...
The pink sculptures have found a new home in Freeport Opening event: Friday, Oct. 11, 4-6pm Freeport Town Hall lawn These sculptures, made from reclaimed fishing gear, honor the stewardship of Maine’s coastal fisheries, and represent the growing impact of climate change on our marine environment. They promise to...
Join host passivhausMaine, Freeport Climate Action Now and other community members and organizations in a WindowDresser community build event this November to create energy-saving window inserts for our neighbors. This build is an opportunity for us to take tangible steps to reduce energy usage and...
Freeport Climate Action NOW has been selected as one of four finalists (out of 36 nominatons) for the Natural Resources Council of Maine’s “People’s Choice Award”, which recognizes individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to the protection of Maine’s environment. The winner will be...
Let your friends and neighbors know that you've taken action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions that cause climate change (and, often, to save yourself money), and they might be inspired to do likewise! While we’re all inundated with messages from TV, direct mail and social media,...
Join in this important opportunity to share your input on our town’s climate action plan. After more than a year of data analysis and engagement, the Freeport Sustainability Advisory Board (FSAB) is working to develop a draft of the Town’s Climate Action Plan. The draft Plan...
Freeport's Electrify Everything Program Has Been Expanded to Include Electric Bikes, Lawn Equipment and More! Did you know that the Town of Freeport and Efficiency Maine have several programs with incentives to make your home or business more comfortable and energy efficient? The Town of Freeport has...
Energy Efficiency Rebate Program Launches! FreeportCAN has worked with the town of Freeport to create a new rebate program, Electrify Everything! This program will help residents save money and make their homes more comfortable all year long by maximizing efficiency. These income-eligible rebates are available first-come first-serve...
Thanks to the great turnout and impassioned, eloquent love of this place shown in the supporting testimony of members of our action group, as well as the show of hands by the other many supporters in the room, the Freeport Town Council voted unanimously to...