News, Events and Resources
10 Steps to an Energy Efficient Home
This resource was created using the "10 Steps to a Zero Emissions Home" created by David Gibson at the College of the Atlantic. 1. Water saving devices See: EPA WaterSense showerheads, other water saving devices A 1.5GPM showerhead uses 40% less water and thus 40%...
Window Inserts to Increase Energy Efficiency
In 2023, 266 inserts for both Eastport and Pleasant Point residents were built and distributed free for tribal members. Window inserts are pine frames wrapped in 2 layers of transparent plastic and lined with weather-stripping that are compression-installed on the...
Intertribal Co-op Solar Community Meeting
The Sipayik Resilience Committee invites you to an Intertribal Co-Op Solar Community Meeting on October 28th! This will be a presentation along with a discussion about a Community Owned Solar Project in Pleasant Point. Indian tacos and snacks will be provided, along...
UMaine economists developing new resource to help tribal and underserved communities in Maine implement renewable energy
Original Source: UMaine News August 22, 2023 University of Maine researchers are working with Wabanaki and rural low-income communities to co-develop a new resource for helping them implement renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. The Environmental...