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Great News! The new tax legislation signed into law in December included an extension of sorts to the federal tax credits for home energy upgrades. Some of the eligible improvements include heating and ventilation systems, roofs, water heaters (non-solar), and windows and doors. While the tax credits were extended, the maximum amount allowed was reduced…
DetailsMade With the Wind
Businesses show their commitment to sustainability with new WindMade label As conscious consumers, we ask a lot of questions about the products we buy. But there’s an important question that is often overlooked: Was this product made using clean energy? A lot goes into creating and distributing the products we use in our lives. It’s…
DetailsBack to Biking!
Pedaling in the 2011 cycling season with statewide events At The SunriseGuide we love our bicycles, and can’t wait for the cycling season to start – it’s almost here! We’ve found a bunch of great resources and events to inspire and inform you: Bike Commuter Education GO MAINE offers free guidance to business-owners wanting to…
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Heather Chandler, Jeremy Litchfield, and Becky McKinnell offer fresh insights on young entrepreneurship First published in the April 2011 issue of Maine Ahead “All three [Maine Ahead roundtable interviewees] are convinced that Maine has given them more business support than they would have had someplace else, and that there’s no place they’d rather be. For…
DetailsEnjoying the Fruits of Summer
One of the best things about summer is the vigorous burst of growth that brings bushels of fresh local produce to our dinner plates. Our gardens, farmers’ markets, and natural food stores are suddenly a colorful explosion of delectable edibles that were grown in Maine’s soil. The following article will help you cook, preserve, and…
DetailsOwner and Publisher of SunriseGuide Wins entreverge award
Press release from Maine Center for Enterprise Development dated 6/17/11 The entreverge awards celebrate the skills, passion, and commitment of greater Portland’s young entrepreneurs. On June 14, three former clients of Maine Center for Enterprise Development won this year’s noteworthy entreverge award, including The SunriseGuide’s own Heather Chandler. Read the full article here.
DetailsPACE Helps Finance Energy Efficiency Upgrades
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…
DetailsHow do I find an energy auditor in Maine?
To find an energy auditor in Maine, check out: Residential Energy Services Network Maine State Housing Authority
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