The training is now complete for the energy evaluators and 100 homes have been identified, so registrations are now closed. We are now matching the installation teams with homeowners and looking for volunteers to work with the energy evaluators to install the winterization kits.

Each home should take approximately 3 hours and no special training is required. If you are interested or would like more information please send an email to: info@uwmcm.org with your name, address, phone, email, days of the week you are available, what towns you would be able to work in (Lincoln and Sagadahoc Counties and Brunswick and Harpswell), and the number of homes you would be willing to work on.

The tasks include caulking, weatherstripping, insulating (pre-bagged insulation), installation of interior storm windows, with some hammering and drilling. Click here for a sample list of winterizing materials. Custom double glazed storm windows are a key part of the winterization program. Click here for information.

The "Energy Star" website, from US EPA and US Department of Energy, has a section on home energy savings and many other related resources. Click here for more details.

The University of Maine Cooperative Extension Service has a great deal of information available on energy conservation, alternative forms of heating, and energy saving tips. Click here for more information.

Electric Hot Water Heaters:  Central Maine Power has a program to help income-eligible insulate electric hot water heaters. Click here for details.