Deep Energy Retrofit

Join us for our next Sustainable Living Talk on Thursday, September 9, from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. We'll host Al Heath for "Deep Energy Retrofit."

 

"You don’t have to build a new house to have a super-efficient home, but you do need to follow basic rules of building science and not so common sense," says Al. "Saving 10-20% is fairly easy.  Saving 50-90% is a much bigger challenge."

 

Al purchased a duplex in Bath and has converted it to a super-efficient single family home with goal being to reduce the total energy load (heating + electrical) by 75%.  From basement to attic he restructured the entire envelope using a combination of techniques and materials that lend themselves to retrofit.

 

"Home energy usage is twenty two percent of the US carbon footprint (twice that of private cars).  A deep energy retrofit home will not only save you money, but be much more comfortable, improve indoor air quality and increase re-sale value.” says Heath. "The time to act is now, before the next price hikes."

Al is a Energy Auditor and Consultant in Bath.  Photos and more information are available at www.ColdClimateHome.com.  He can be reached at 522-4588 or al@coldclimatehome.com.

Our monthly Sustainable Living Talks are held at our store, F.W. Horch, 56 Maine Street, Brunswick, on the second Thursday of each month. Free and open to the public, but please call us at 729-4050 to let us know you're coming so we have enough seats for you.