Coming up next Thursday in Bangor! This session helps builders and designers understand the new MUBEC and Stretch Code updates, with clear guidance on air sealing, thermal bridge mitigation, and modern low-carbon building practices. Get registered: www.passivhausmaine.org/new-events#!...

We’re opening the doors to our new phME HQ this Friday! Come celebrate, connect, and test your knowledge with the return of Passive House Trivia. All are welcome, tickets required. Thanks to Zehnder for sponsoring this gathering! Get registered: passivhausmaine.org/mini/holiday25 #phMEholidayparty

Though tomorrow's 'Climate Migration in Maine' discussion has been postponed due to weather, we've got plenty more on the December calendar. Join us this month for the phME holiday party, happening Friday, or catch a phME training. Get involved: passivhausmaine.org/events

We're partnering with E2Tech next month for a dive into the demographic and population shifts we can forecast as climate change affects migration to Maine. Join us December 3 at our new headquarters at 35 Main St., Freeport. Get registered at: passivhausmaine.org/mini/climate...

Our 'Meeting Maine's Energy Code' video series is out and available for anyone who wants a little taste of our day-long training session. Check out the overview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5XQ... Or see the full series at passivhausmaine.org/training-vid...

You've got time to join tomorrow's lunch-hour, virtual session looking at Maine's latest building code update and unpacking some passive construction principles. $25 for the digital session. More: passivhausmaine.org/mini/8438df #passivebuildingbasics #mainebuildingcodes #maineTrainings

We've still got two phME training sessions coming up this month! Join us to demystify the latest Maine building codes and pick up some passive house principles. More at: passivhausmaine.org/training #MaineBuildingcodes #MUBECtraining #passivebuildingBasics #passivhaus

Next month we partner with E2Tech to explore Maine's changing population. Join us at phME's Freeport HQ in Dec. for 'Climate Migration in Maine,' featuring a data presentation and panel discussion with voices from housing, policy, immigration & development. api.fabri.cc/go/climate-m...

The next phME training is on Mon., Nov. 17 at our Freeport HQ. Join us for a session looking at the latest state-wide building codes as well as paths to passive performance. Just $25 for the day, including a 1-year membership with phME! Learn more and get registered at passivhausmaine.org/training.

We're more than halfway through Maine's first #BuildingScienceWeek. On Saturday, join us for the Building Science Week Happy Hour. We'll have drinks, snacks and good company as we discuss the week's programming and nerd out over building science. www.passivhausmaine.org/new-events#!...

Find us at our new location on Main St. in Freeport for the first of 3 Nov. training sessions, Meeting Maine's Energy Code. Just $25 for the one-day training. We'll be looking at compliance with the latest ME codes and we'll cover some passive building basics. passivhausmaine.org/new-events#!...

phME has been pushing for healthier, safer, low-carbon buildings in ME from the start. Now we want to hear from you. 🗓 Listening Session 📅 Monday, November 3 🕛 12:00–1:00 PM 💻 Free, online — registration required Join us to help shape our 2026 advocacy priorities. api.fabri.cc/go/listening-session

Next month, we're offering 3 training sessions, in Freeport and online. Starting on Thurs., Nov. 6 with a session focused on Maine's newly revised building codes + passive house principles. Great opportunities for just $25 per session. Get registered + learn more at: passivhausmaine.org/training

Thurs., Nov. 6 at our new headquarters in downtown Freeport. Learn more + register: www.passivhausmaine.org/new-events#!... #maineBuildingCodes #MUBEC #phMetraining #passivehouse

New digs, same great crew! Celebrate the season and our new HQ in Freeport on Dec 5. Join us for holiday cheer + plenty of fun connection with passive house friends! $20 members | $25 non-members Get registered here: api.fabri.cc/go/holiday-2025 #phMEmeetup #holidayParty #buildingScience

Climate Migration in Maine: A Data-Driven Discussion Join phME and E2Tech on Dec. 2, starting at 4:30p at the new phME headquarters in Freeport, for an in-depth look at how climate migration is shaping Maine’s future. More info and tickets online: api.fabri.cc/go/climate-migration

Be part of Building Science Week—wherever you are! Join us, Norther Forest Center + Woodhull for a Low-Carbon Historic Retrofit Site Walk at the redeveloped Gehring House in Bethel. See how new materials like TimberHP insulation shape Maine’s low-carbon future. 🌲🏠 Nov. 4–8 api.fabri.cc/go/bsw

Join us for our next WindowDressers Community Build, happening October 24–29 at 35 Main St., Freeport. Looking for volunteers to help craft and deliver custom insulating window inserts for our Cumberland Co. neighbors. No experience needed—just time and goodwill! passivhausmaine.org/windowdressers

Maine’s building codes have changed! Get a handle on the new #MEBUC standards and pick up some passive house basics. THURS., Oct 16, 9a - 3p Sign up at: tinyurl.com/2jdc5ud3 #maineCodeTraining #MUBEC #passivehousedesign

We're bringing our Maine Energy Code training to Waterville this month. $25 gets you in for the day, with a session focused on the latest IECC codes and passive house strategies for improved performance, efficiency and comfort. tinyurl.com/2jdc5ud3 #maineEnergyCodes #IECC2021 #sustainableBuilding

We'll be in Westbrook and Waterville this month, giving you two chances to connect with the Maine passive house community and get some building science education. Learn more: passivhausmaine.org/events #phMEsitewalk #passiveHouseTraining #MaineEnergyCodes

We know you've been itching to get your hands on an Allen wrench! Meet us at Howard Place, next to Gap, this Friday (noon to 5ish) or Saturday (9 to noon-ish) and contribute to the opening of our new HQ for all things passive house in Maine. Email us at [email protected] for more info.

Avesta’s new development features advanced, pre-fabricated panel construction. During next week's tour, we’ll see panels being installed & hear from the project team! Happening Tues, Oct 7 in Westbrook. FREE for passivhausMAINE members. Get registered: tinyurl.com/9tpfs3wn #phME #sitewalk

Our symposium happens tomorrow in Freeport – a chance to connect and to advance scalable, high-performance retrofits. Sending a big 'thank you' to 475 High Performance Building Supply, one of this year’s Booth Sponsors. Learn more at: www.475.supply And register: retrofitmaine.org/symposium

This Fri. we'll be hosting a networking happy hour at Freeport Community Services, following our Symposium programming. Come join us for a drink & connection with Maine's high-performance building community. retrofitmaine.org/symposium #retrofitMAINE #homeSymposium #highEfficiency #homeUpgrades

A big 'thanks' to Pinnacle Window Solutions, one of this year’s symposium Booth Sponsors! Their focus on efficiency and durable, beautiful design makes them a great fit for our event, where retrofits are front and center. pinnaclewindowsolutions.net Register: retrofitmaine.org/symposium

Master Planning for Retrofits with Randy Rand, r.haus design.build Part of the 2025 retrofitMAINE Symposium. Effective retrofits begin with careful planning. Get the details and save your spot: retrofitmaine.org/symposium #retrofitSymposium #highPerformanceMaine #MaineHomeDesign

Thanks to Ventacity Systems, one of our 2025 Booth Sponsors at the first retrofitMAINE Symposium. Ventacity specializes in ultra-efficient heat and energy recovery ventilation systems that improve indoor air quality and comfort while cutting energy use and costs. Learn more at: ventacity.com

Next Friday, Sept. 26 at Meetinghouse Arts in Freeport, we’ll hear builders, designers and homeowners present inspiring case studies of deep energy retrofits, from historic cottages to multi-family buildings, quick-serve restaurants and more. www.retrofitmaine.org/symposium to register!

Our retrofit Symposium couldn't happen without help from our sponsors, like our friends at SMRT. With their integrated design approach & building science expertise, SMRT helps clients create resilient, people-centered buildings. Join us: retrofitmaine.org/symposium Or explore SMRT: smrtinc.com

Happening at next week's retofitMAINE Symposium in Freeport, join us at 11a for 'Policy that Packs a Punch.' From new legislation and financing tools to building code updates and community impact, learn how ME can lead the way in high-efficiency housing. Get registered: retrofitmaine.org/symposium

With 30+ years of experience and a team of RESNET Certified HERS Raters and Inspectors, Home Energy Raters brings unmatched expertise in energy code compliance, efficiency consulting and performance verification. We're excited to have them as a Symposium Sponsor! More at energycodehelp.co.

One week away! Catch us in Millinocket this month for our Maine Energy Code full-day training. MUBEC standards have changed! Don't get left behind. Stay up-to-date on the latest revisions in IECC code and get your passive building primer, all for just $25. www.passivhausmaine.org/new-events#!...

We’re excited to announce Acadia Insulation as a sponsor of the retrofitMAINE Symposium! A veteran-owned, ME-based business, they specialize in insulation and gutter services, providing top-quality solutions that enhance home efficiency and durability... just like a good home retrofitting project!

Our new passive house HQ on Main St. in Freeport is coming along, thanks to help from our partners at Warren Construction. John and Jacob from Warren stopped by last week to check on the progress, including the installation of Timberhp insulation, finishing up the interior walls and new flooring.

The question: To retrofit or not to retrofit? Sarah Derecktor frames the critical considerations behind this decision, like sustainability trade-offs, codes and regulations, life cycle analysis, changing retrofit technologies and financial implications. Learn more: retrofitmaine.org/symposium.

phME Member Meet-Up - Sept. 10, 5:30p in Freeport An evening of networking and socializing at Goodfire Brewing, where your ticket includes a first drink (alcoholic or NA) and great company with fellow passive house enthusiasts. www.passivhausmaine.org/new-events#!... #mainebuilders #phME

Part of next month's retrofitMAINE Symposium in Freeport: Intersections of Retrofits - panel discussion Panelists will explore how retrofits touch multiple dimensions of daily life, and why integrated, collaborative approaches are key to scaling impact. Register at: retrofitmaine.org/symposium/

We head to Bethel's Gehring House for next month's site walk on the 9th. Explore the historic house, renovated over the past year by the Northern Forest Center & learn about the efficiency considerations made by designers from Woodhull. $20 | $15 for phME members Register: go.fabri.cc/gehring-tour

"What do you do when a building type is inefficient, common, hard to treat – and often used to house vulnerable people? Chris Morgan of... John Gilbert Architects tells the story of an extraordinary pilot project that may show the way to solve the stickiest of problems. "

Next week our 2021 IECC training series heads to the York Public Library. How does Maine's recently adopted building standard compare to the previous version? We'll look at key changes, with an eye to compliance. $25 for in-state participants! More: go.fabri.cc/municipal-york #phMEMunicipalSeries

September's calendar is packed with events from phME and our partners. And we're capping off the month with the inaugural retrofitMAINE Symposium, happening Sept. 26 at Meetinghouse Arts in Freeport. Get the full schedule at passivhausmaine.org/events. #passivhaus #retrofitSymposium

Join us Aug 26 at the York Public Library for a 2-hour session on the latest ME res. building codes, IECC 2021. Look at changes from the last update with an eye to compliance. And get an intro to high-performance building methods & materials. Starts at 3p - $25 Register: go.fabri.cc/municipal-york

Starting tomorrow at 2p in Portland. Join us virtually or in person at Educate Maine to learn about how apprenticeship programs can transform your workforce funnel. $10 to join virtually - phME members take $5 off! More: www.passivhausmaine.org/new-events#!...

The phME Lecture Series continues this month. Meet us in Portland next Thursday as we partner with Educate Maine to discuss apprenticeship programs for local businesses and organizations. Learn more and get registered: www.passivhausmaine.org/new-events#!...

Has your house, apartment or office undergone a retrofit to save energy, reduce costs or improve health? If so, we want to consider it for a case study during our one-day, inaugural retrofitMAINE Symposium. Learn more & submit details about your building and project at: retrofitmaine.org/symposium

Three chances to catch a phME training happening around Maine this month! $25 per half-day session for Maine residents. Learn more and sign up at passivhausmaine.org/trainings #mainebuildingcode #municipalCodeTraining #IECC2021

Maine codes have changed. Don't get left behind! Next Mon. at the University of Maine at Farmington, take advantage of our half-day, $25 session to go over the major IECC 2021 residential changes. More info: www.passivhausmaine.org/iecc2021 #passiveHouseBasics #MaineConstruction #iecc2021

"The revamp is slated to improve the energy efficiency of existing buildings with new windows, roofs, air sealing and continuous insulation." The $117m Riverton Park project is a much needed step toward increasing affordable, passive housing in the area. More: multihousingnews.com/wnc-jv-to-re...

Coming up next month... So many opportunities for passive house learning and networking! More at www.passivhausmaine.org/events #passivehousetraining #lowcarbonbuilding #MaineDevelopment #buildingscience