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

01/15/2026

Thinking about adding an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) in Maine—or curious if it could be right for your property? Join us for this Home + Energy Chats webinar to explore the new Maine ADU Guide, a one-stop hub designed to make the ADU process easier to understand. We’ll walk through helpful tools, sample designs, and key steps like zoning, permitting, budgeting, and construction—so you can confidently explore options for rental income, multigenerational living, or flexible space at home.  Featuring:
+ Tom Bell, Director of Communications, Greater Portland Council of Governments ()
+ Chris Lee, Head of Design & Development, Backyard ADUs ()

Sign up at the link in bio!  _______  Home + Energy Chats are sponsored by Royal River Heat Pumps.  Photo courtesy of Backyard ADUs

01/09/2026

We pulled together a list of the most read Green & Healthy Maine HOMES articles in 2025!

1️⃣ Amazing ADUs: High-performance prefab small homes
greenmainehomes.com/blog/amazing-adus-high-performance-prefab-small-homes

2️⃣ Foundations of the future: Rethinking concrete foundations
greenmainehomes.com/blog/foundations

3️⃣ High-performance timber frame homes
greenmainehomes.com/blog/timber-framing

4️⃣ Beyond the bale: High-performance straw building panels
greenmainehomes.com/blog/beyond-the-bale

5️⃣ Converting your seasonal cabin to a year-round home
greenmainehomes.com/blog/camp-conversions

Find these and much more at www.greenmainehomes.com!

01/06/2026

What kind of workshops do you want to see at the 2026 Green Home + Energy Show? What questions do you have about your home projects, making your home more efficient, or landscaping sustainably in your garden?

Send us a message or email us at info [at] thesunriseguide [dot] com with your questions or requests, and we’ll assemble experts to present at the show on March 28th, 2026! Pictured: Colin of All-Around Home Performance presents a workshop on the Top 10 Building Science Fails at the Green Home + Energy Show!

01/01/2026

Happy New Year! ✨ Here are some events happening around the state this month. Share with a friend interested in sustainable homes or green building!

You can access our calendar of community events at greenmainehomes.com/events

12/30/2025

The articles featuring Briburn in Green & Healthy Maine HOMES magazine are plentiful—because their commitment to sustainability and high-performance building here in Maine is steadfast.

At BRIBURN they practice Architecture for Life: the creation of architecture that is timeless, environmentally firendly, beautiful, and long-lasting. It is architecture that focuses on the experience of the building’s occupants, enhancing their daily lives with natural daylight, excellent ventilation, and delightful spaces that engage their artful minds. It is architecture that is mindful of our finite resources and respectful of the natural environment. It is architecture that stands the test of time by being very durable, simple to operate, economical to maintain, and beautiful.

Visit greenmainehomes.com/briburn to read up on their sustainability efforts and projects throughout the state!

This post is part of a series about our partners.

12/29/2025

York’s Energy Coach Program makes a sizable impact with a deceptively simple idea: engaging community volunteers to coach neighbors through making their homes more energy efficient and comfortable.

“We are volunteers, neighbors helping neighbors,” says the York Ready for Climate Action website.

Learn more about this pioneering program and it’s role in the York Climate Action Plan at greenmainehomes.com/blog/york-energy-coach-program

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.��Learn more about this Maine company and their commitment to sustainability at greenmainehomes.com/assured-solar-energy

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.

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