Home & Garden
The following information is meant to be supplemental to the resources provided in the current SunriseGuide. For complete information, please refer to the print edition.
How 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
How Do I Recycle my Used CFL Bulbs?
Bring your used, unbroken CFL bulbs to participating stores for free recycling. Find a store near you at the Efficiency Maine website.
Learn More about Solar Energy
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 following sites:
Downeast Solar Co-op
Solar Energy Industries Assoc.
Solar Energy Business Association of New England
How Do I Cancel Junk Mail?
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 out these free services: www.directmail.com/directory/mail_preference and www.dmaconsumers.org/cgi/offmailing. To opt out of pre-screened credit card offers, go to www.optoutprescreen.com.