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Inspiring Maine homes that are as healthy for the people who live in them as they are for the planet

12/20/2025

Maine-based Assured Solar Energy () has been in business since 2006 as a solar design and installation company specializing in solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. They are experienced with both off-grid and grid-tied systems, and work with residential, commercial, and agricultural customers. They have installations up and running in every corner of midcoast and central Maine, from Kennebunk to Bath, from Auburn to Eagle Island - and everywhere in between.  earn more about this Maine company and their commitment to sustainability at the link in bio.

This post is part of a series about our partners.

12/18/2025

Learn how to make your home more efficient and prepared for its future electric needs in the latest Building Science 101 column, at greenmainehomes.com/blog/building-science-101/future-planning-your-homes-electric-loads

12/16/2025

The Gehring House in Bethel, Maine is a far cry today from the sadly neglected sleeping beauty it had been for many years, despite its storied history and place on the National Register of Historic Places. Built in 1896, the stately home served as both home and clinic, where hundreds of patients from around the U.S. were treated for stress, anxiety and depression, including well-known writers, academics, philanthropists, politicians and socialites. The clinic closed in the late 1920s and changed hands several times over the years. By 2009, it lay empty, prey to vandalism and harsh weather.

But then the not-for-profit Northern Forest Center, a regional innovation and investment partner, saw beyond the boarded-up windows and overgrown plot and stepped in. Their programs focus on strengthening rural communities, economies and forest stewardship through projects in the immense forest covering northern Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and New York. In 2022, the Center purchased the property for $1.85 million. Among the many goals NFC had for this project were reducing its carbon footprint, employing area tradespeople, sourcing materials locally, and taking what the Center calls a wood-first approach. Construction began in 2024, and the building was ready to welcome tenants, as planned, in mid-2025.

Read the full story at greenmainehomes.com/blog/historic-and-modern-in-bethel

PROJECT TEAM:
• Architecture and Construction: Woodhull Maine
• Engineering: Haley Ward
• Lumber: Hancock Lumber Company
• Painting: Clean Cut Painting Company
• Woodwork: Wentworth Woodworking
• Insulation: Timberhp

Photos courtesy of Northern Forest Center

12/11/2025

According to Efficiency Maine Trust, a high-performance heat pump can help an average Maine home reduce its oil consumption by 270-540 gallons per year and reduce its carbon emissions by an estimated 3,600-7,250 pounds per year per home per high-performance heat pump.

If you’re considering heat pumps for your home, Royal River Heat Pumps is an award winning, locally owned Elite Diamond Contractor that installs Mitsubishi Electric Heat Pumps exclusively and provides service on all their installations with an hour radius of Freeport. Experience Five-Star Service. Contact Royal River Heat Pumps to schedule a no-cost installation, or read more about their business at greenmainehomes.com/royalriverheatpumps

This post is part of a series about our partners.

12/10/2025

Presenting a workshop at the 2026 Green Home + Energy Show is an opportunity to share your expertise about building and energy science, innovations in the home and energy technologies, sustainable landscaping, electrification, and more to help attendees make informed decisions about their homes. ⁠�
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Do you have an idea for a topic to present? Proposals are due by Jan. 9th. To submit a proposal, please email us at info [at] thesunriseguide [dot] com. (No DMs, please). Include the proposed topic, names of potential presenters, and what you expect attendees to learn at the session. ⁠

**Note: preference is given to group presentations with representatives from more than one business, where applicable.

Learn more about the Green Home + Energy Show at greenmainehomes.com/show-2026 !

12/02/2025

Our friends at the Maine Indoor Air Quality Council () are offering a special discount for Green & Healthy Maine HOMES followers for their upcoming IAQ & Energy 2025 Conference, December 9th at the Holiday Inn By the Bay in Portland (there’s also an option to attend virtually).
 Looking to make your home healthier, safer, and more comfortable? Join us at the IAQ & Energy 2025 Conference for sessions on indoor air quality, moisture, ventilation, health, energy efficiency, and more. You’ll enjoy top-notch presentations, direct access to leading experts, and practical tips you can use right away — all for just $75 (regularly $315!!). Use promo code IAQ75 when registering.

11/29/2025

Thanks to Maine’s robust crafts culture and the influence of places like the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship and Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, Maine is experiencing the slow but steady growth of a craft furniture culture. We feature five Maine women who make a living making beautiful, sustainable furniture built to last at greenmainehomes.com/blog/custom-craft-furniture

Featuring:

• Heide Martin Design Studio
• Libby Schrum
• Christina M Vincent
• Caitriona Fiero
• Studio89

Pictured: details of a Libby Schrum piece called Modern Shake

11/26/2025

The fact that his new home with his family required a major overhaul proved to be a blessing in disguise for Eric Din, whose childhood dream was to be an architect. “This was my chance to give it a try and only have to be accountable to myself,” he says, “and just learn at my own pace.” So, Din taught himself SketchUp (3D modeling software used in architecture and interior design) and got to work. Whenever he had questions, he sought guidance from a structural engineer and builder Eric Favreau of Spindrift Carpentry.

Project Team:
Designer: Eric Din
Builder: Spindrift Carpentry LLC
Structural Engineer: L&L Structural Engineering Services
HVAC/Solar: ReVision Energy
Insulation/ERV Insulation: Casco Bay Insulation
Air Tightness Testing: All-Around Home Performance
Cabinets: Eric Din
Metalwork: Cumberland Ironworks
Site Planner: Land Design Solutions

Photography by Darren Setlow Photography LLC

Read the full article on greenmainehomes.com/blog/built-for-life

11/21/2025

The Green Home + Design Awards event showcased outstanding contributions in sustainable, high-performance residential design and construction in Maine. We are thrilled to share that OPAL Architecture tied for winner in the New Build category for their project ‘Riverbend’ in Sedgwick.

From the judges: “A winner! This house hits all of the marks and achieves all the goals for a beautiful, livable, healthy, sustainable and energy efficient home. Beautiful landscaping and siting. Great attention to plantings and local ecosystem. Beautiful house. Kudos!”

PROJECT TEAM:
Opal Architecture (We Are OPAL) - Design Partner: Riley Pratt, Project Manager: Alex Rosenthal, Designer: Marika Kobel
Albert Putnam Associates - Structural Engineer: Nathan Merrill
General Contractor: GO Logic
Landscape: Nature + Nurture and Meadowsweet Tree + Landscape

Photos by trent bell photography

Congratulations, OPAL Architecture! Check out full details about their project, including a link to the full list of winners and awards of merit at greenmainehomes.com/awards/2025

11/21/2025

The Green Home + Design Awards event showcased outstanding contributions in sustainable, high-performance residential design and construction in Maine. We are thrilled to share that BRIBURN tied for winner in the New Build category for their project ‘West End Garden House’ in Portland.

From the judges: “Wow. Creativity, ethos and ex*****on all came together on this stunning project! Clearly the project team is working with intention and could only have pulled this off with deep experience, organization and deep partnerships. The integration of this project into the gardens and the site coupled with the creative use of exterior cladding with a simple and compelling form make the whole experience greater than the sum of the already stunning parts. To do it with this high level of sustainability and to create something as long lasting and durable as this is something special and something to be very proud of.”

PROJECT TEAM:
Architect: Briburn, Christopher Briley and Samuel Day
Builder: Wright-Ryan Construction, Greg Lanou, Tim Warner, and Roy Greenlaw
Structural Engineer: L+L Engineering, Joe Leasure
Landscaping: Shafer Landscaping Inc., Lynn Shafer

Photos by Francois Gagne Photography

Congratulations, BRIBURN! Check out full details about their project, including a link to the full list of winners and awards of merit at greenmainehomes.com/awards/2025

11/20/2025

The Green Home + Design Awards event showcased outstanding contributions in sustainable, high-performance residential design, construction, and landscaping in Maine. We are thrilled to share the winner of the Sustainable Landscape category, Amy Thomas with Keystone Native Habitat & Landscape, for her work on ‘Art Studio with Integrated Native Landscape.’

From the judges: “Emphasis on local ecotypes (and thus biodiversity) is exceptional. Palette shows attention to keystone and particular host species, rather than putting together a generic “pollinator garden.” Local sourcing of plants is also exceptional.”

PROJECT TEAM:
Restoration Ecologist: Keystone Native Habitat & Landscape, Amy Thomas
Site Work: Donald E. Merlin & Sons, Bruce Merlin
Homeowner/Designer/General Contractor/Carpenter: Jonathan Cohen
Carpenter (collaborating): Ben Smith
Electrical Installation: Hedstrom Electric, Tom Hedstrom

Photos by Isaac Remsen Photography

Congratulations, Keystone Native Habitat & Landscape! Check out full details about their project, including a link to the full list of winners and awards of merit at greenmainehomes.com/awards/2025

11/19/2025

The Green Home + Design Awards event showcased outstanding contributions in sustainable, high-performance residential design and construction in Maine. We are thrilled to share the winner of the Materials/Methods Innovation category, Kaplan Thompson Architects, for their project ‘Woodward’ in Brunswick.

From the judges: “Wow. Not only was this project team looking to push the boundaries of operational and embodied carbon (running a BEAM calc on the concrete-free slabs vs. a typical slab), but they also managed to create a dynamic, yet compact form that keeps one noticing one detail after another. On top of that, they really listened to the land and were able to make the site even more beautiful than what it must have been before the home was built. I would love to walk around this home and notice all of the moments pop out and the interplay between the remarkable built vs natural components. Flawlessly executed.”

PROJECT TEAM:
Kaplan Thompson Architects - Principal Architect: Phil Kaplan, AIA, Senior Architect Designer: Richard Lo
Builder: Benjamin & Company Timber Frames and Custom Homes, Ben Hemberger
Structural Engineer: Trillium Engineering Group, Tony Dumais, P.E.
Landscape Architect: David Maynes Studio, David Maynes
Solar Installer: ReVision Energy

Photography by Irvin Serrano Photography

Congratulations, Kaplan Thompson Architects! Check out full details about their project, including a link to the full list of winners and awards of merit at greenmainehomes.com/awards/2025

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