The Energy Hub is Islesboro’s guide to info, events, and support for
home energy improvements and community energy initiatives.
Participate
Islesboro Residents: Tell us what community & home energy programs you would like to hear more about
We are gauging interest in DIY weatherization training & parties, organizing a group install of heat pump water heaters, DIY solar installs, and a WindowDressers Community Build.
Sign up to get more infoHelp us reach our goal of learning about 200 homes on the island
We want to hear about your home energy needs and plans! Then we'll give you personalized feedback on available rebates/incentives, and how you compare with your island neighbors. Your survey will also help us apply for community energy project funding.
Fill out the survey hereWatch
Kizzi Barton introduces Islesboro's Rural Energy Prize Plan
Islesboro Prize Plan introductory video
News
| Apr 4, 2024 | When April storms brought winter back, we brought Independent Home Energy Auditor Colin McCullough back for a second Home Energy Assessment Week. This time, he evaluated 19 homes plus the Second Baptist Church. Find out more about Colin and his company, All-Around Home Performance. |
|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2024 | Colin McCullough led a Home Weatherization Workshop with rave reviews from a “full house” of 8 attendees. We took on rim joist insulation and sealing, pipe wrapping, door weatherization and caulking, and attic insulation. Watch here for an upcoming guide to how you can DIY weatherize and join our crew! |
| Feb 8, 2024 | Colin McCullough, Independent Home Energy Auditor with All-Around Home Performance, evaluated 17 homes and the Sporting Club during our first Home Energy Assessment Week. We’ll share his findings soon! |
| Feb 6, 2024 | Colin McCullough, Independent Energy Auditor, presented how to make our homes more efficient and comfortable. The video of this Energy Hub event at the Alice L. Pendleton Library is coming soon! |
| Aug 10, 2023 | At the Town’s 2023 Summer Info Meeting, the Energizing Rural Communities Prize Team shared the first Call for Participants in island clean energy projects and a video introduction to Islesboro’s goals during Round 2 of the Prize competition |