Instead of purchasing your pet from a pet store or breeder, check out one of southern Maine’s animal shelters or rescue organizations. Good chance you can find the breed or mix you are looking for, and provide a new life to one of the many wonderful pets waiting to be adopted. Check out the following…
Here are a couple sites that we’re aware of. Please let us know if your association has a link and we’ll gladly add it here. Portland neighborhood associations South Portland neighborhood associations
The New Rules Project Portland Buy Local Buy Local Scarborough
Real Diaper Association Mothering Natural Family Living
North American Industrial Hemp Council
According to the New American Dream, more than 100 million trees are used to create the junk mail that we receive each year, and the production and disposal of it consumes more energy than 300 million cars! If that wasn’t bad enough, less than 36% of junk mail is recycled. To reduce your load, check…
There are two primary options when it comes to solar: solar thermal (hot water & air) and solar electric. In many cases, these technologies can be added to a home’s existing systems. Installed properly, they can greatly reduce the use of fossil fuels and usually pay for themselves in 6-10 years. Learn more at the…
To find an energy auditor in Maine, check out: Residential Energy Services Network Maine State Housing Authority
Have you heard of the new PACE financing program? PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) helps homeowners finance energy efficiency upgrades – from insulation projects to alternative energy installations like solar hot water. Homeowners can borrow up to $15,000 at 4.99%. Low monthly payments mean that the savings in your month-to-month energy costs might even exceed…