passivhausMAINE
@passivhausmaine.bsky.social
Making Maine homes more resilient, sustainable, healthy + affordable through local, regional, national and international partnerships.
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#!...
Get registered: www.passivhausmaine.org/new-events#!...
December 5, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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#!...
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
Thanks to Zehnder for sponsoring this gathering!
Get registered: passivhausmaine.org/mini/holiday25
#phMEholidayparty
December 3, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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
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
Get involved: passivhausmaine.org/events
December 2, 2025 at 12:20 AM
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
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...
Join us December 3 at our new headquarters at 35 Main St., Freeport.
Get registered at: passivhausmaine.org/mini/climate...
November 26, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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...
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...
Check out the overview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5XQ...
Or see the full series at passivhausmaine.org/training-vid...
phME Training: Maine Energy Code Made Easy
YouTube video by passivhausMAINE
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November 22, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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...
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
$25 for the digital session. More:
passivhausmaine.org/mini/8438df
#passivebuildingbasics #mainebuildingcodes #maineTrainings
November 19, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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
$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
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
November 12, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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
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...
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...
November 11, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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...
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.
Learn more and get registered at passivhausmaine.org/training.
November 7, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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.
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#!...
www.passivhausmaine.org/new-events#!...
November 6, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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#!...
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#!...
passivhausmaine.org/new-events#!...
November 4, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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#!...
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
🗓 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
October 31, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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
🗓 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
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
October 28, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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
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
Learn more + register: www.passivhausmaine.org/new-events#!...
#maineBuildingCodes #MUBEC #phMetraining #passivehouse
October 24, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Thurs., Nov. 6 at our new headquarters in downtown Freeport.
Learn more + register: www.passivhausmaine.org/new-events#!...
#maineBuildingCodes #MUBEC #phMetraining #passivehouse
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
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
October 21, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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
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
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
October 20, 2025 at 10:40 PM
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
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, 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
October 17, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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, 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
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
October 16, 2025 at 10:56 PM
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
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
THURS., Oct 16, 9a - 3p
Sign up at: tinyurl.com/2jdc5ud3
#maineCodeTraining #MUBEC #passivehousedesign
October 10, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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
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
tinyurl.com/2jdc5ud3
#maineEnergyCodes #IECC2021 #sustainableBuilding
October 6, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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
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
Learn more: passivhausmaine.org/events
#phMEsitewalk #passiveHouseTraining #MaineEnergyCodes
October 3, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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
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 info@passivhausmaine.org for more info.
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 info@passivhausmaine.org for more info.
October 1, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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 info@passivhausmaine.org for more info.
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 info@passivhausmaine.org 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
Happening Tues, Oct 7 in Westbrook. FREE for passivhausMAINE members.
Get registered: tinyurl.com/9tpfs3wn
#phME #sitewalk
October 1, 2025 at 1:15 AM
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
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
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
September 25, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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
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
Come join us for a drink & connection with Maine's high-performance building community.
retrofitmaine.org/symposium
#retrofitMAINE #homeSymposium #highEfficiency #homeUpgrades
September 24, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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
Come join us for a drink & connection with Maine's high-performance building community.
retrofitmaine.org/symposium
#retrofitMAINE #homeSymposium #highEfficiency #homeUpgrades