https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/61177/archive/files/5723fb18307c8d3eda98fc5c57095af1.png?Expires=1787788800&Signature=UzFv6Ih6vUs6AELu7YUTgiqqBC73ccZDyXXEkKzC-XOktGMhJbcoK48gqsIV5i5d%7ExGWYzn6RHL0S1M5uy409j%7EwF39e-M7u163KLfetZtN%7E7muk0HbCJpx7E8ERuAw-IgbKZr6dHG-ztZ-FSKj9vXYrNBXX9wtaUv5wsnmY-7cRalIosW69xI%7E1jC15wS94WSI428nGn3MCR6dp5ynfg2fwjOLfvsn-rBvBe165s5iGZgMe%7EnoM7-GgikC7SowLQhq8CNI9GmcH7YMPDBsalfxhzbH4u2Q5KXXbjU5SFizeSHgGikEbgd69NM5N7AXP2MCfR1G3wu4xIrAshCvqnQ__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 3b2adb23f6a517efb77c54557b22a6d9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Community Climate Conversations Event A non-persistent, time-based occurrence. Metadata for an event provides descriptive information that is the basis for discovery of the purpose, location, duration, and responsible agents associated with an event. Examples include an exhibition, webcast, conference, workshop, open day, performance, battle, trial, wedding, tea party, conflagration. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Help Staying Warm This Winter: How to Create an Energy Efficient Home Description An account of the resource Some people would like to be as energy efficient as possible. Others simply wish their home was a little warmer or less drafty in the winter. Most would like to save money by cutting their electricity, heating, and fuel bills, but many don’t know where to start or are prevented by the expense of weatherization and other efficiency upgrades. <br /><br />In this talk by Bridget Gifford of <a href="https://www.efficiencymaine.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Efficiency Maine</a>, a public benefits fund for energy efficiency programs, we learned about the rebates designed to save homeowners money on weatherization, efficiency heating, and the purchase of electric vehicles. <br /><br />The talk covered the rebates and financing programs offered, with a focus on how heat pumps and heat pump water heaters can set the stage for a more fuel efficient household. Attendees wanting to upgrade to a more fuel-efficient household were educated abou the benefits available through the Efficiency Maine program. <br /><br />Speaker Bridget Gifford has worked with Efficiency Maine for six years focusing on low income initiatives. Over that time investments in low income homes for efficiency measures has tripled. She has worked in NY and Maine with efficiency programs and utility providers. Bridget lives in Yarmouth with her family. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource ABCD Team Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource September 20, 2022 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Efficiency Maine