Solutions
Energy Efficiency
U.S. Green Building Council- Lower The Impacts of Everyday Living 16 Ways to Green Your Home
Environmental Protection Agency- Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb Fast Facts
Efficiency Maine - Home Energy Saving Tips
Efficiency Maine Compact Fluorescent Light - ENERGY STAR® Residential Lighting Program
Efficiency Maine Guidance for Recycling Energy Efficient Bulbs - ENERGY STAR® Residential Lighting Recycling
Green Buildings LEED for Homes/LEED Projects in Maine - Maine Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council
Efficiency Maine Working with the Maine Dept. of Education- Maine High Performance Schools
Transportation
No-Idling in Maine- Clean Air Zone Campaign
No-Idling the School Breeze/Facts & Myths- Clean Air Zone Flyer
Maine DOT Safe Routes to School- Maine Walk and Bike to School Program
Eat Local/Seasonal Foods- Sierra Club Maine Chapter Local Foods
Renewable Energy
Efficiency Maine Online Tools on Small Wind & Solar- Renewable Energy Programs
Green Tags & Green Power- MPCC & Maine Chapter Sierra Club on Background & Benefits of Green Tags
Biofuels- Information & Background About Biofuels Through The Biodiesel for Maine Project (BFM)
Methane Recovery Landfill Gas to Energy- Methane to Markets Partnership An International Initiative
Methane Gas to Energy in Massachusetts- Town of Braintree Landfill Produces Electricity
Geothermal at Gorham Middle School- Independent Evaluation of Geothermal HVAC System
Ocean Energy- U.S. Dept of Energy Explains Tidal Power Technologies
Waste Management
Recycling- Maine Waste Management & Recycling Program
Composting/Vermiculture- Composting Products Available Locally
