DAMARISCOTTA -Energy bills got you down? Come to the second annual Midcoast Sustainable Energy Expo. Learn about renewable energy products, energy-efficient heating systems and construction techniques, affordable ways to reduce your fuel consumption, and much more.
There will be exhibits, demonstrations and workshops on a variety of topics such as: climate change and what to do about it; micro-hydro, solar and wind power; low and zero fossil energy construction; and electric cars that need little or no gasoline. You can watch and discuss a film about the future of oil.
Learn about home energy audits designed to show how you can cost-effectively improve your old farmhouse or not-so-old cape to keep you comfortable during Maine's cold winter. Discover how to build your own greenhouse and make your own inside storm windows. Win a free professional energy audit.
Find out about legislation that needs your support, designed to help us meet the challenge of converting from fossil fuel dependency to a solar economy. Chat with school children at work on energy projects and grown-ups generating power from the sun's energy.
Eat wholesome local food and meet others who care about the Earth just as much as you do. Go home knowing more about what you can do and where you can find help.
The Midcoast Green Collaborative will host its second annual Sustainable Energy Expo on Friday and Saturday, April 18 from noon - 6 p.m. and 19 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Central Lincoln County YMCA. Admission is free.
Last year, over 2000 visitors flocked to the Expo. This year, the focus will be on educating the public, according to Expo organizers. “While we recognize that exhibitors are interested in selling products, we want all exhibits and displays to be educational as well -- the best and most enthusiastic customers come from an informed and enlightened public,” said Expo Coordinator Bob Hardina.
FMI visit www.midcoastgreencollaborative.org or call 380-2420.
EXPO WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, April 18
2 p.m. Minimizing Climate Change: Our Energy Choices
Paul Kando, Midcoast Green Collaborative, Damariscotta
3:30 p.m. From Trash to Energy
Frank J. Heller, Katahdin Energy Works, Brunswick
4 p.m. Micro-hydropower
Frank J. Heller, Katahdin Energy Works, Brunswick
5 p.m. Home Energy Audits: What Happens and What to Expect
Paul Kando, Aztek, Inc & Topher Belknap, Green Fret Consulting
SATURDAY, April 19
10 a.m. Vernacular Architecture and Green Building
Steven Theodore, Theodore & Theodore Architects, Bath
11 a.m. Zero Energy Homes
Michael White, Island Carpentry, Georgetown
12 noon Cleaning Up the Power Grid: Feed-in Tariffs and Other Ideas
Paul Kando & Michael White
1 p.m. Solar Power and Wind Power: Your questions answered
Al Monaco, Solar Options
2 p.m. A Crude Awakening -- Film (85 minutes) and discussion
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