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• GREEN & HEALTHY MAINE - HOME + ENERGY CHATS

  • Start
    Tuesday, March 30, 2021
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  • End
    Tuesday, May 18, 2021
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    VIRTUAL

  
  

  
  

  The Home + Energy Chats webinar series is geared toward homeowners, those in the market, and anyone interested in green and healthy home improvements. Our first episode, The Value of Green Home Improvements, will be hosted this coming Tuesday 3/30 followed by The Future of Cars is Electric! in April and Women in Green Building in May. More episodes to follow.
  

  
  

  EPISODE 1: THE VALUE OF GREEN HOME IMPROVEMENTS

  Tuesday, March 30, 6pm

  What is a green home worth? There are many ways to improve the health and efficiency of your home, while making it more comfortable and reducing its draw on our natural resources (and potentially even your bank account). Wondering what value this could add to your property? The first conversation in the Home + Energy Chats series will explore how various home improvements, such as air sealing and insulation, solar energy, heat pumps, balanced ventilation systems (such as ERVs and HRVs), electric car chargers and more are being received in today's real estate market. And if you're selling your home, what you need to know to be sure that your home is valued accordingly. Join us, as we hear from these industry experts:

  • Julia Bassett Schwerin, Green Broker and Realtor, Coldwell Banker Realty

  • Rob Lynch, SRA, AI-RRS, SVP / Chief Appraiser, United Valuation Group

  • Parlin Meyer, Director, BrightBuilt Home

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  EPISODE 2: THE FUTURE OF CARS IS ELECTRIC CARS!

  Tuesday, April 27, 6pm

  Thinking about buying an electric vehicle (EV)? Maybe you’ve been hearing all of the news about car manufacturers phasing out gas-powered vehicles and you’re wondering if an EV could be for you. This episode will cover everything you need to know about buying and driving an electric vehicle in Maine. Learn about the different types of EVs and the models currently available on the market. Discover the ever-growing network of EV charging stations in Maine, how to find them when you’re on the road and the plans for future stations. And don’t miss the details on Efficiency Maine’s EV rebate program! Buckle up for an engaging discussion with Maine’s EV experts, including:

  • Travis Ritchie, EV enthusiast, teacher, and formerly of Paris Autobarn

  • Molly Siegel, Program Manager, Electric Vehicle Initiatives, Efficiency Maine

  • Barry Woods, Director of Electrical Vehicle Innovation, ReVision Energy

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  EPISODE 3: WOMEN IN GREEN BUILDING

  Tuesday, May 18, 6pm

  Women have traditionally held a smaller percentage of jobs in the building sector than men. But that is changing and no place more so than here in the great state of Maine. Maine’s green building community is home to many female architects, builders, engineers, designers and more. They have gained recognition throughout the region and beyond for their expertise and contributions to the field. What is it like to be a woman in today’s high-performance building community? What tips and lessons learned do these woman have to share? Join us for a conversation with:

  • Anna Heath, Carpenter and Certified Passive House Consultant, Maine Passive House

  • Emily Mottram, RA, Mottram Architecture

  • Third panelist to be announced!

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• Virtual Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit 2021

  • Start
    Monday, May 17, 2021
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  • End
    Thursday, May 20, 2021
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  REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THE 2021 SUMMIT!

  The U.S. Department of Energy's next Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit will take place May 17-20, 2021. This virtual, no-cost event will feature engaging and interactive sessions, as well as opportunities for attendees to network with their fellow industry peers and experts.

  

  Click the button above to register, and check out the latest agenda and session details below. Stay tuned for information on speakers, special events, and more!

  + New Sessions added, plus Speakers
  + 2021 Detailed Agenda At-a-Glance (Updated 4/5)

  
  

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• Maine Virtual Career Fair

  • Start
    Monday, May 17, 2021
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  • End
    Friday, May 21, 2021
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  • Location
    Virtual

  Hosted by:

  Maine C3 Group

   

  In Partnership with:

  ACTEM and Educate Maine

   

  Week Of:

  May 17 - 21

   

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  We are proud and excited to invite you to participate in Maine’s First Virtual Career Fair.  In-person career fairs have become signature events for many Maine high schools connecting tomorrow's workforce with employers like you. This year we are aiming to create one high school career fair and make it available to all Maine High Schools and CTE Centers and continue the tradition of exemplifying business-education partnerships at their best.

   

  Maine’s C3 (Community Coordinators Collaborative) is an organization of education professionals working to support students with career exploration opportunities.

   

  The Virtual Career Fair’s primary focus is to introduce students to Maine businesses that represent a variety of careers and professions that are available to them.  We are planning to offer numerous 30 minute sessions in the form of live speaker talks with Q&A throughout the week, both during the school day and into evening hours and will feature businesses and organizations from varying industry clusters across the state. You can visit www.mevirtualcareerfair.org for more information. 

   

  If you are interested in participating in this event please RSVP here and we will contact you with more details, including available session time slots, in the near future.  Your commitment would include speaking to 9th-12th grade students for 30 minutes with ~15-20 minutes for a presentation and ~10-15 minutes for Q&A. An educator will be present 

  in each session to serve as moderator and to monitor/supervise the students. We are hoping you’ll be able to cover the following topics: 

   

  ·  Tell us about your job

  ·  How you got there

  ·  About the company and other types of positions that help your company run.

  ·  How students can access more information about your company/field

   

  We are happy to answer any questions you may have about the event, your participation, etc. These opportunities are truly invaluable and we hope you will participate.  Please email us your questions at mevirtualcareerfair@gmail.com.  Feel free to reach out if you have any problems registering online.

   

  Thank you for your consideration, 

   

  Maine Virtual Career Fair Planning Team 

  Sheree Inman, Event Co-Chair, South Portland School Department, 207-767-3266

  Samantha Brink, Event Co-Chair, Sanford School Department, 207-206-1831

  Justine Carlisle, Yarmouth School Department

  Rick Wilson, Brunswick High School

  Dede Bennell, Freeport High School

  Jennifer Therrien, Bucksport High School, RSU 25

  
  

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• Buzzworthy: The Decline of Native Pollinators and What We Can Do to Enhance their Habitat in Maine

  • When
    Thursday, May 20, 2021
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    8:00 AM - 10:00 AM (EDT)
  • Location
    Zoom Webinar

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  A copy of speaker slides and the recording will be sent to all paid registrations.

  
  

  
  

  Buzzworthy: the Decline of Native Pollinators and What We Can Do to Enhance Their Habitat in Maine  

   

  There has been an alarming decline in native pollinator abundance and species diversity over the past several decades.  Maine is home to over 270 species of native pollinators (including bees, moths, hummingbirds, and butterflies—such as Monarch butterflies), but these numbers are threatened.  Several factors appear to be at play, including habitat fragmentation and habitat loss, climate change, pesticide use, and disease.

  As unpaid ‘workaholics’, bees and other pollinators play an important role in our food supply system.  They are responsible for the pollination of 75% of the fruit, nuts, and vegetables grown in the US, and one out of every four bites of food we eat exist because of pollinators.  In fact, pollination produces products worth almost $20 billion annually in the U.S.!

  In this timely forum to be held on World Bee Day, we will examine the background, biology and current status of native bees in Maine; how Maine residents, businesses, and industry can all play a role in reversing the decline of pollinators; see examples from municipal, agricultural, and commercial sectors on recent work happening in Maine to encourage pollinators; and learn what we all can do to create or enhance the habitat of native bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

  Speakers:

  • Jennifer Lund, State of Maine Apiarist and Bee Inspector, Maine Department of Agriculture
  • Deron Lawrence, Director of Natural Resources Permitting & Policy , Longroad Energy
  • Eric Topper, Director of Education, Maine Audubon
  • Daniel Danvers, Registered Landscape Architect, Sebago Technics, Inc.
  • Laurie Bowen, Community Education Assistant, University of Maine Cooperative Extension
    
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  Moderated by:
  

  • Sarah Watts, Vice President and Operations Manager at Tetra Tech

  Zoom Webinar details provided upon confirmation of paid registration
  

  
  

  SILVER Sponsors

  
  

  Annual Silver Sponsors & Partners

  
  

  

      

  E2Tech events are FREE for members of the press,  Maine students, Elected Public Officials, and State of Maine Employees. Please email info@e2tech.org to be registered under these categories.
  

  E2Tech Sustaining Partners

  SUSTAINING CHAMPION: BURNS & McDONNELL

  SUSTAINING LEADERS: BERNSTEIN, SHUR, SAWYER & NELSON, POWERMARKET, SMRT ARCHITECTS & ENGINEERS

  SUSTAINING STEWARDS: ARCADIA, BRI ENVIRONMENTAL, CENTRAL MAINE POWER, CIANBRO CORPORATION, DNV GL, EAST BROWN COW, EATON PEABODY, GZA, HDR, HQUS, NORTHEAST BANK, NORWICH SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES, OCEAN RENEWABLE POWER COMPANY, PERKINS THOMPSON, PIERCE ATWOOD, QUEBEC GOVERNMENT OFFICE (BOSTON), REVISION ENERGY, RLC ENGINEERING, SEVEE & MAHER ENGINEERS, ST. GERMAIN, STANTEC, SUMMIT NATURAL GAS, SUNRUN, TETRA TECH, TRC, VERRILL

  
  

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• Pioneering Smart Large-scale Solar in New Hampshire

  • When
    Thursday, May 27, 2021
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    9:00 AM - 11:30 AM (EDT)
  • Location
    Virtual Event

  About the Event:

  Solar development isn’t new to New England, but the recent solar boom in Maine has garnered significant attention both for the speed at which projects were queued up and the interest across the border as to whether NH could soon witness the same economic and environmental benefits. This special Clean Energy NH educational event will dive into how NH can best prepare for an increase of large-scale solar development so that land use, conservation, and clean energy generation are balanced and successful. Expert speakers will cover hot topics including interconnection, stormwater management, dual-use agriculture, biodiversity, and more. In addition, the event will feature an opportunity for attendees to weigh-in on land-use issues specific to NH. $25 CENH Members, $40 Non-Members. Become a member online at www.cleanenergynh.org.

  REGISTER HERE

  Attendees:

  Solar developers, clean energy advocates, conservation stakeholders, policymakers, regulators, environmentalists, land-use professionals, legal representatives, and anyone interested in the topics are encouraged to register and attend.

  Event Partners:

  -Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests

  -E2Tech (Environmental & Energy Technology Council of Maine)

  Expert Speakers:

  -Joe Harrison, VP Project Development, ReWild Renewables

  -Dave Wilby, President, Wilby Public Affairs

  -Emily Cole, New England Deputy Director, American Farmland Trust

  Additional Information:

  Continuing education documentation available upon request.

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  About the host

  Clean Energy NH - Concord, NH

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• E2Tech Connects: Clean Tech Investing and SPACs

  • When
    Thursday, May 27, 2021
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    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    Zoom Meeting

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  Members-only expert-led online meetups on topics of timely interest
  

  
  

  Please join Andy Lubershane from Energy Impact Partners for a one hour informal Q&A the latest in clean tech investing and Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs).

  This is a FREE E2Tech Member event, hosted on Zoom Meetings. We look forward to seeing you there!

  This event is free for members but registration is required.

  A Zoom link will be sent once registration is confirmed.

  
  

  E2Tech Sustaining Partners

  SUSTAINING CHAMPION: BURNS & McDONNELL

  SUSTAINING LEADERS: BERNSTEIN, SHUR, SAWYER & NELSON, POWERMARKET, SMRT ARCHITECTS & ENGINEERS

  SUSTAINING STEWARDS: ARCADIA, BRI ENVIRONMENTAL, CENTRAL MAINE POWER, CIANBRO CORPORATION, DNV GL, EAST BROWN COW, EATON PEABODY, GZA, HDR, HQUS, NORTHEAST BANK, NOVATUS ENERGY, NORWICH SOLAR, OCEAN RENEWABLE POWER COMPANY, PERKINS THOMPSON, PIERCE ATWOOD, QUEBEC GOVERNMENT OFFICE (BOSTON), REVISION ENERGY, RLC ENGINEERING, SEVEE & MAHER ENGINEERS, ST. GERMAIN, STANTEC, SUMMIT NATURAL GAS, SUNRUN, TETRA TECH, TRC, VERRILL

  
  

  
  

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• 3/17/2021 LIVESTREAM RECORDING - Charging Ahead: Business Opportunities in the Transition to EVs

  • When
    Wednesday, June 30, 2021
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  • Location
    RECORDING OF 3/17/2021 WEBINAR

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  LIVESTREAM RECORDING OF 03/17/2021 EVENT

  
  

  
  

  Charging Ahead: Business Opportunities in the Transition to EVs

  Perspectives from Maine and Quebec

  Are we now on the cusp of a massive market transition? Some say that soon, having an EV charger outside your business will be as essential as having a website. This E2Tech forum will discuss recent developments in EV technology and resulting business opportunities, particularly when considering the fact that our neighboring Province of Quebec has among the highest rates of EV adoption in the world. We’ll learn:

  • What is the state of the new technology, from vehicles to chargers, that is making driving EV's more realistic and possible, and what is the status of the transition in Maine and the region? 
  • What advantages, if any, does Maine have because of proximity to Quebec -- which has the second highest rate of EV adoption (after California) in North America, and among the highest rates of EV drivership in the world?
  • Business Opportunities: 
  • • What are Maine businesses doing to take advantage of and benefit from the EV transition?
    • How does this tie to the goals of the Maine Climate Action Plan, which outlines getting 200,000 new EV’s registered over the next 10 years?
    • What can we learn from Quebec’s early headstart with EVs? How can Maine companies cultivate an international customer base?

  With an international panel moderated by Michael Stoddard, executive director of the Efficiency Maine Trust; and France Lampron, director of Transportation Electrification at Hydro Quebec, we’ll hear from business leaders on both sides of the border, including:

  • Marie-Claude Francoeur (Delegate, Quebec Government Office in Boston): QC transition to a clean energy economy from 2006 onwards
  • George Parmenter (Hannaford, ME): attracting retail shoppers with EV infrastructure
  • Barry Woods (Director of Electric Vehicle Innovation, ReVision Energy): developing and installing EV Chargers
  • Mathieu Lefebvre (Director Fuel Operations & Electric Mobility - Couche-Tard, QC): challenges and lessons learned from installing EV infrastructure in QC
  • Rose Lenoff (Manager for Smart cities & Government - FLO, QC): Building a charger network – challenges, opportunities, services -- on both sides of the border

  Come away with a greater understanding of the EV opportunity here in Maine and in the region, with this informative and timely E2Tech forum. 

  
  

  IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

  
  

  PLATINUM Sponsor

  

  SILVER Sponsor

  
  

  Annual Silver Sponsors & Partners

  
  

  

      

  E2Tech events are FREE for members of the press,  Maine students, Elected Public Officials, and State of Maine Employees. Please email info@e2tech.org to be registered under these categories.
  

  E2Tech Sustaining Partners

  SUSTAINING CHAMPION: BURNS & McDONNELL

  SUSTAINING LEADERS: BERNSTEIN, SHUR, SAWYER & NELSON, POWERMARKET, SMRT ARCHITECTS & ENGINEERS

  SUSTAINING STEWARDS: ARCADIA, BOYLE ASSOCIATES, CENTRAL MAINE POWER, CIANBRO CORPORATION, DNV GL, EAST BROWN COW, EATON PEABODY, GZA, HDR, HQUS, NORTHEAST BANK, NOVATUS ENERGY, OCEAN RENEWABLE POWER COMPANY, PERKINS THOMPSON, PIERCE ATWOOD, QUEBEC GOVERNMENT OFFICE (BOSTON), REVISION ENERGY, RLC ENGINEERING, SEVEE & MAHER ENGINEERS, ST. GERMAIN, STANTEC, SUMMIT NATURAL GAS, SUNRUN, TETRA TECH, TRC, VERRILL

  
  

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