Maine Governor Celebrates Habitat for Humanity “Green” Home

August 12, 2008 -- PORTLAND -- Maine Governor John E. Baldacci today joined a host of sponsors and contributors for a ceremonial wall raising of the newest Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland home. The house is part of a green affordable subdivision in Portland, the first Habitat home built in Maine to meet the National Association of Home Builders National Green Building Standards.

“This project is a significant contribution to affordable housing in Maine, and sets a wonderful example of energy efficiency, which is vital to reducing our dependency on foreign oil,” said Governor Baldacci. “We’ve seen energy prices increase greatly since last year, and with no end in sight we all have to do our part to reduce energy consumption and increase efficiency in our homes and workplaces. While my administration is committed to pursuing renewable, clean, home-grown energy sources and ensuring that all Mainers are safe and warm this winter, each and every one of us can make some simple changes to make our homes more energy efficient.”

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Partners in the home construction include Bank of America, The Sustainable Forest Initiative, the National Association of Home Builders, Maine Chapter and Portland West, Youth Build.

“Affordable housing is key to our goals of providing opportunity for all hard-working families in Maine,” said the Governor. “This energy efficient house meets the long-term goals of providing a family with a home, and one that will be more affordable to maintain. This is an important milestone for Habitat and for affordable housing efforts in Maine.”

Source: Maine Governor