Cape Elizabeth UMC is sponsoring a series of lectures called "Cool Cape" on the environment and energy conservation. These lectures are open to the community. As stewards of God's Creation I hope you find these relevant and helpful.
Cool Cape is a new initiative in Cape Elizabeth, modeled on the Sierra Club's nationwide Cool Cities program to develop and implement smart energy solutions to global warming at the local level. All talks will be at 7p.m., and will be held at the Cape Elizabeth United Methodist Church, 280 Ocean House Road (on Rte 77 just north of downtown and the filling stations), except “Local and Sustainable Food” which will be at Turkey Hill Farm.
Tuesday, September 16th
Global Climate Change - Local Climate Impacts
Ray Sirois, Senior Associate and IT Director and at Wright-Pierce Engineering
Based on the Oscar winning documentary film, An Inconvenient Truth, this will be an updated, live, non-partisan presentation on the science of climate change. Local data will show the impact on Maine, and what additional climate changes are coming within our children's lifetime
Tuesday, September 23rd
Home Electrical Energy Efficiency
Dudley Greeley, Environmental and Economic Sustainability Office, University of Southern Maine
Come and learn how to save money on your electrical bills, and to make your home more electricity-efficient. Discussion will include phantom loads, closing energy leaks, and the use of cutting edge technology.
Wednesday, October 1st
Home Performance and Insulation
Charlie Huntington, Certified home performance evaluator and insulation installer, I & S Insulation, Newcastle
If you are concerned about the high cost of heating your home this winter, join us to learn how to improve your home’s insulation and close air leaks, the single best investment you can make to reduce your heating bill. This will be an informative, entertaining, practical presentation and discussion.
Tuesday, October 7th
Local and Sustainable Food
David Buchanan, manager of Turkey Hill Farm for Cultivating Community
Cheryl Laz, Chairperson, Dept of Sociology, University of Southern Maine
This session will focus on how individual and collective choices
related to food and eating can have significant impacts on the environment and the local community. A tour of the farm will be held at 6:15, for those who are interested. To be held at Turkey Hill Farm, 122 Old Ocean House Road, Cape Elizabeth
Wednesday, October 15th
Energy Efficient Transportation
Steven Linnell, Senior Transportation Planner and Coordinator of Maine Clean Communities, Greater Portland Council of Governments
Come to learn about statewide carpool programs, bicycle commuting, electric cars, and regional transportation network possibilities
Tuesday, October 21st
Alternative Energy Plans and Projects in Cape Elizabeth and Nearby Towns
Bill Slack, Cape Elizabeth Alternative Energy Committee
Eric Cote, Saco Town Councilor
This is not only an opportunity to hear the Cape Elizabeth Alternative Energy Committee’s findings and proposals for next steps to save energy for the Town, but also a chance to learn about cool, innovative energy projects that are ongoing in neighboring towns, such as Saco’s windmill.
To learn more about Cool Cape, please email hubbac@gmail.com or call 799-6026. To learn more about all the “Cool Communities” in Maine, go to http://www.coolmaine.org/
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