In advance of the Old House Trade Show, we discuss how owners of older homes across the state can be more sustainable by using less energy, fewer materials and smart design, helping both the environment and the value of their homes.
Guests
Hillary Bassett, executive director, Greater Portland Landmarks
Peter Taggart, owner, Taggart Construction, a green building company
Andy Meyer, program manager, Efficiency Maine
Jon Riley (by phone), owner, Casco Bay Insulation
Resources
- Greater Portland Landmarks 2019 Old House Trade Show
- Greater Portland Landmarks: Sustainable Practices
- Efficiency Maine: Resources for Homeowners
- Taggart Construction: Occupant Healthy
- National Register of Historic Places: How to List a Property
- This old house: Why fixing up old homes is greener than building new ones
- The home of the future is the one you’re already living in
- 30+ Innovative Ways to Build a Sustainable House
- 5 Green Kitchen Countertop Alternatives
- Old House Web: Home Moisture Problems