We provide Consumer Education courses related to new and existing home efficiency. Topics include contractor performance, design considerations, and options for energy efficiency.

Our individual consulting addresses your personal needs and goals in housing. Whether you are working with contractors or are a "Do-It-Yourselfer," we'll mentor you in the techniques necessary to incorporate higher energy standards into the project.

We have 27 years of experience in heating, plumbing, solar thermal and residential efficiency. Our practical and affordable solutions can provide you with a healthy and efficient home.

The U.S. Department of Energy, the National Association of Home Builders Research Center, and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory have recognized Tom Fullam's " Near Zero Maine" with the nation's preeminent energy efficiency award, the " 2011 Energy Value Housing Award."

The "Near Zero Maine" living research home took the "Silver" nationally in the "Cold Climate, Custom Home" catagory. With an emphasis on reduced construction costs, less maintenance, and increased efficiency, this modest home is third party rated to use 62% less energy than a comparable new home built to code.

This is a modest home that was built for under $200,000, including land, sitework, well, septic and the home. There was a fair amount of sweat equity involved.

more info at the EVHA 2011 Award Winners site