Balsam was proud to partner with Freeport Community Services and FreeportCAN to hold a Home Energy Solutions Fair this February. Thank you to all the speakers and participants that made this possible. Balsam is dedicated to helping homeowners have more comfortable, heathy and energy efficient homes.

See all the presentations and information about the show below. Also, See Portland Press Article.

Home Energy Solutions Fair
February 25, 2023


Thank you for Joining Us!

Links to speakers and presentations below
Partner event by FreeportCAN, Freeport Community Services & Balsam Realty


Presentations

Keynote from State Representative Melanie Sachs

Rep. Melanie Sachs is serving her second term in the Maine House of Representatives, where she is the House chair of the Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee. She is also an appointed member of the Building, Infrastructure and Housing Working Group on the Maine Climate Council.

Clair Betze & Jon Riley; Understanding Your Home’s Construction,
Energy Systems, Air Flow & Long-term Health

How does a home energy audit work for you to better understand prioritizing the best bang for your buck and the best solutions for your home? Q&A 

Speakers: Claire Betze, P.E., BuildingWorks LLC & Jon Riley, Casco Bay Insulation

Click Here for Claire Betze & Jon Riley’s Presentation

  • Prior to forming Casco Bay Insulation in 2009, Jon Riley was a HERS rater working with builders and homeowners to create durable, comfortable homes. A firm believer in the holistic, “House as a System” approach, he continues to help builders and homeowners meet their comfort goals while keeping a close eye on moisture management and ventilation strategies.

  • Claire Betze is a licensed professional engineer, energy auditor, RESNET certified HERS Rater, and BPI certified Building Analyst.  She is the owner of BuildingWorks LLC, a residential energy consulting firm, specializing in a holistic and integrative approach to improve the performance of new and existing buildings.

Richard Burbank: 10 DIY Home Energy Saving Tips & Easy Projects

So you want to do as much of the work as you can yourself to lower your energy bills and reduce your use of fossil fuels - how do you do that? Q&A

Speaker: Richard Burbank, Co-owner of Evergreen Home Performance 

Click here for Richard Burbank’s Presentation
Click here for Richard’s DIY Video collection

  • Richard Burbank founded Evergreen Home Performance in 2006 and serves as President, CEO, and Energy Advisor.  Richard serves on the Board of Efficiency First, a national home performance contractor trade group, and actively advocates for federal and state energy efficiency policy.  

Tables

Thank you for to those who participated in our Home Energy Fair tables:

Efficiency Maine
Freeport Climate Action Now (FreeportCAN)
Window Dressers
PassivHausMAINE

Vagabond Coffee - Thank you for supplying great coffee for the event!

We were also thrilled to help raise $500 for Freeport Community Services Freeze Out!