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Google's Dan Reicher to Visit Portland

Sep 29

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GoogleGoogle and the clean energy ideas and technologies of tomorrow will be the key topic of the National Resources Council of Maine (NRCM) Annual Meeting on Wednesday, October 7, at Hannaford Hall on the University of Southern Maine Portland Campus.

Featured and keynote speaker, Dan Reicher, Director of Climate Change and Energy Initiatives at Google, will deliver his thoughts and Google’s strategy and vision on cleaner energy and how they predict it will create jobs, cut energy costs, and improve our well-being in many facets. Prior to his position with Google, Mr. Reicher was Assistant Secretary at the US Department of Energy, and is considered one of the leading clean energy experts.

The event will begin with a reception at 6:30pm followed by Mr. Reicher’s presentation at 7:30pm, which is free and open to the public. You may want to RSVP for the event, which can be done via the NRCM’s website – HERE

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Maine Green Home and Living Show

Sep 26

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GreenHomeShowSaturday and Sunday, October 3 and 4, the Portland Expo at 239 Park Avenue in Portland, Maine will play host to the Green Home and Living Show, where over 125 vendors will showcase energy efficient and environmentally friendly products and services for your home and life.

The event will feature a number of free seminars and educational opportunities for adults and children, as well as the chance to win a $15,000 Green Home Makeover. Admission is $7 for adults, with children under 16 admitted for free. A Recycled Clothing Drive will be held to benefit the Good Shepard Food Bank, where attendees may bring their items to drop off with Planet Aid and receive $1 off admission for their donation to charity.

For more information on the show please visit; Green Home and Living Shows

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53 Danforth – Portland's New Green Apartment Building

Aug 15

Heart Icon     Posted by iloveportlandmaine in Greater Portland Real Estate, Green / Environmental | 2 Comments

danforth2Portland, Maine, just got a bit “greener” this week with the unveiling of 53 Danforth, a new 43-unit apartment complex not only friendly to the environment, but to the people of the City of Portland. The vision of co-developers Nathan Szanton and Bobby Monks is now a reality and a great sight as you walk up Danforth Street towards High Street.

The building, built by Wright-Ryan Construction, and designed by Archetype Architects, P.A., (both of Portland), features 21 solar panels, motion sensing lights, low-flow shower heads, low VOC paint, on-site recycling, and a digital carbon counter noting the amount of carbon the building avoids sending into the atmosphere, among other energy saving pieces. Tenants who do not own a vehicle will also receive a rent reduction perk of $40.00 per month.

What is more impressive about the wonderful 53 Danforth project is the citizens of Portland that will be helped. The buildings 43 units will include 35 one-bedroom apartments and 8 two-bedroom units.  Further, 30 of the units will be set aside as affordable housing units for households defined as earning less than 60% of the area median income. Additional features include views of Portland Harbor and Downtown, on-site parking, laundry facilities, bicycle storage, an elevator, and wireless internet.

Dirigo Management of Portland is handling the leasing of the rental units which opens Saturday, August 15. For more information on renting, please visit; 53 Danforth Rentals – Dirigo Mgmt

The project was financed by Maine Housing Authority, TD Banknorth, and the City of Portland, and involved contributions from the Portland Museum of Art.

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Beach to Beacon – Going Green!

Jul 29

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Are You Ready?

With only a couple days until the 12th Annual Beach to Beacon 10k Road Race in Cape Elizabeth, we’re already starting to see many runners on Route 77 and Shore Road preparing for the big day. The tradition continues, Saturday, August 1st as over 6,000 runners converge on the 10k picturesque course joining some very elite and world-class company.

Maine Runners Could Break Records

Spectators could be in store for quite a treat from our local Mainers, who look to eclipse the Beach to Beacon course records. After a strong showing and a course record (23:27) at the Yarmouth Clam Festival 5 Miler, Ben True of North Yarmouth, appears to be the top Maine contender again this year, and could challenge the course record of Eric Giddings of South Portland (30:34) set in 2005.

In the women’s race, we are sure to have a battle between training partners Sheri Piers of Falmouth, and Kristin Barry of Scarborough, holder of the course record (34:37) set just last year. According to the race director, the course record in the women’s race could fall with Piers coming off a record breaking performance at the Yarmouth Clam Festival 5 Miler.

Elite Racers

In the Men’s race, defending champion Ed Muge is back to defend his 2008 title, and will have some serious competition, including James Kwambi, who holds claim to the third fastest marathon finish in history, Gilbert Okari, a three-time Beach to Beacon champion, and many other elite athletes who are running well.

In the Women’s race, many in contention with the favorite being Lineth Chepkurui, winner of five races already this year. Expected to be right on her heels are Berhane Adere, holder of the sixth fastest 1ok time ever, and Mariya Konovalova, who ran to a fifth place finish at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Going Green

This year the race organizers are focusing efforts to be “green and carbon neutral as possible”. With the help of a Green Sponsor – Fairchild Semiconductor, and a Green Consultant – Athletes For A Fit Planet (AFitPlanet.com), the Beach to Beacon organizers have a number of areas where they will begin to focus on in this years race which include;

  • Recycling and composting all along the course (primarily start and finish, and water stations), as well as recycling your bib number and timing chip.
  • Team Atayne Trash Runners will pick up all trash left on the course
  • Eco-friendly portable toilets
  • Nike Re-use A Shoe Program – bring your unwanted shoes to drop off points for future use in making playgrounds and courts.  For more information please visit;  NikeReuseAShoe.com
  • Ride Sharing – Pick Up A Pal Program – For more info on sharing/finding a ride;  PickUpAPal.com

Best of luck to all participants!

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