The Collaborative in cooperation with the Skidompha Library in Damariscotta is presenting a series of monthly informational talks about  energy conservation measures that we can make to reduce heating costs.  Each talk will be on the 4th Tuesday of the month from 5:30 to 7:00pm.

The entrance to the Skidompha Library auditorium is at the rear of the building on Elm Street.  You may park along Elm Street, please carpool if you can.

Date	Topic
August 26	Seal your house Air leaks are easy to fix and can save a lot on fuel bills.  Presented by Timothy Vrabel -- Maine PUC and Paul Kando of the Collaborative. To learn more, here's a useful link for DIY types
September 23	Insulate your windows Windows have the lowest R value of the building envelope.  Sealing air leaks and insulating windows will save on fuel costs.  We will demonstrate how to build inexpensive clear interior window insulation panels that can save you hundred$ on your heating bill this season.  Click here to see how it's done. Presented by Topher Belknap -- Green Fret Consulting and Guy Marsden -- ART · TEC
October 28	Heat pumps Scott Pinyard from Hallowell International will explain how air-to-air heat pumps work and their merits for home heating and cooling.
November 25	Energy Audits How an energy audit can help you learn what you need to do to improve the performance of your home and reduce heating costs.
January 27	Solar Heating explained Guy Marsden will present an overview of the theory and practice of solar systems for building heat and domestic hot water.